You Can Do It!
There are women who know exactly what they want their homes to look like. They have been thinking about every detail since they were little girls and their homes show the love and time they have put into making is a beautiful and nurturing place for their families.
While my home is a safe and nurturing place, it has taken me more that half of my 30 plus years of marriage to figure out what I like in home decor! Truth be told I was somewhat intimidated by my wonderful and talented Mother who was an artist and lived her life in vivid color. Everything she put her hand to was a beautiful and inspiring success. I guess I kind of lived in her shadow and hoped some of her talent would rub off on me. Unfortunately it does not work that way.
Just before my Mom relocated to her new home in heaven, she encouraged me about my own ideas and abilty. She said, “have fun and don’t be afraid to try!” Those words are what gave me the courage to act on my ideas and to put feet to my dreams. Mom was right, I can do it!
I want to encourage you to “give it a try” what ever “it” is that you have been putting on hold. Take a class, lead a Bible study, learn to fly or surf or dance or decorate your home! You can do it.
Got the Acting “Bug”?
Once you have been bitten it never goes away. I know because at 5 years of age I discovered the thrill of the stage. It is probably one of my best kept secrets but I am going public now! For no reason except that I have a God given ability and desire that I want to see if I can use to bring Him glory. The opportunities may be few or doors may not open at all. But where ever I go there will be people to meet, to learn from and to share with. I am so excited to see how God uses this new adventure in my life for my good and His glory!
Living in central Florida is a great place to get started if you want to act. There are so many resources and here are some that I have discovered. You’ll find listings for auditions for Full Sail student productions at http://www.facebook.com/groups/FullSailCasting/ You can gain experience in these productions and you get a copy of the project to add to your resume.
Another resource is http://www.greenroomorlando.com/CastingCalls.aspx which lists film projects that are looking actors and holding auditions locally!
Yesterday on the Morning Show Ellis, Tyler and Tracy talked about a casing call that was being held in Deland. I went to that call! It was fun and nerve racking but more importantly I learned that they will hold another casting call at the same location on Monday February 13, 2012. This is for a film called RingThe Bell that will be filmed in Deland. Here’s the article that ran Friday in the Daytona Beach News Journal with more information!
Let me know how it goes for you!
Twitter: @Alana_Chambers
Lighter Recipes
Hey, thanks for coming by. Yes, I was talking about lighter recipes on the air, and I do have a few I’d like to share with you. I also mentioned posting some web sites with yummy lighter versions of our favorite dishes. But alas, I am still in the learning curve with this new blog/web site. So please be patient with me. I will have my technically brilliant sons show me how to do it all and get those recipes posted soon!
In the mean time -if you have a recipe that is light yet yummy please share. I have used AllRecipe.com with great results in finding light recipes. And our on air Nutritionist, Pam Smith has a web site that is filled with tips and recipes for healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. You will find those at http://pamsmith.com/
Alana ~
Here we go!
January 21, 2012
Welcome to the new web site, and to my page! I confess I will be learning about it along with you. But that’s whats so exciting about the internet, web sites and blogging; learning something new.
I have given quite a bit of thought to what I want to post, share, and hear from you about on this page. First and foremost – whatever God is doing in your life. Nothing is more exciting than that. So – please share a praise about what God is teaching you today. Or if you have a prayer need – there’s a place for you to tell us about that too. Click home and scroll down on that page to Resources. You’ll find Request Prayer there.
When I was a child my Mom shared her “life verse” with me. It became one of my favorites out of the many I have read and cherished since. It’s Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,for those who are called according to his purpose.
That is me and you! Called, chosen and set apart according to and for His purpose!! So let’s get busy bringing God glory!
Soli Deo gloria
~Alana
