We all want progress 9

If you review the progress you've made over the last three months by logging even smallest achievements, you'll begin to see a pattern of breakthroughs and how they are moving you closer to your dreams. (kajama.com)

So if I review my progress since December 1 I've

Nearly finished my book
Shot two commercials
Cut one voice over
Been an extra in a movie (A George Clooney movie!!!!!)
Done a lot of blog writing - paid and unpaid
Applied for a lot of jobs
Painted two rooms in my house
Went on a fabulous vacation (Hey, it SAID even the "smallest achievements")
Started going to the gym again
Created a website

Is that a lot to do in 3 months or are most people doing more than that? Am I an overachiever? A slacker? Right in the middle?

You know what? I really don't care. I'm feeling pretty good right now. I'm feeling positively positive. And I think the Universe is encouraging that feeling so I'm going to go with it.

My dream? I have a lot of dreams. My goals for 2009 - get a well-paying gig and get a role in one of movies being shot here. And if those happen to be one and the same....all the better!

Guilt-free Clooney

Someone may be attempting to make you feel guilty if you do something that's just for yourself. But it's not your job to make everyone happy while you remain unfulfilled, even if others believe that it is.

Thank you, horoscope. Thank you. On Tuesday I plan to be an extra in the Clooney movie and have to be on set at 5:30 a.m. so Husband has to get kids to school and deal with them after. AND the pay is crap so he thinks it's a total waste of my time. It probably is. But this is just for me....it's Clooney. And, yes, working with Clooney or near Clooney will make me feel fulfilled. Shoot me.

Pot of gold (10 for hope!)

Every now and then, you're in the perfect astrological position to make your dreams come true. This is your time. All you have to do is stop searching. Let things unfold as they will. You can't help but find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. (Astrology.com)

I've had these "stop searching and just let it happen" horoscopes before, and I really don't remember anything just happening. It may be just because I spent the day working on a commercial set, but I do feel more positive...like the drought is over....like my future is bright and I am unstoppable.

Am I able to just let things unfold? Will I be able to untense and let things unfold? And what exactly does a pot of gold look like?

Is Spicy Lime bizarre?

Focus on the most bizarre, outrageous solution possible -- it could very well end up being the right one. (Astrology.com)

OK, then.

Had a hard time motivating myself to work today. Did a bit of writing, but felt incredibly lazy so stopped for paint sample for family room and both were denied by husband. He prefers to keep room the color it is; if only I could remember what color that IS. Anyway, decided to keep one of the colors for powder room and tore it apart to paint tomorrow, then Daughter got home from skating and offered up HER opinion on powder room - which was the most bizarre, outrageous solution possible.

I think the color is called Spicy Lime.

We'll see.

Oh, and today I left a comment on Jason Mraz's blog. I know! I'm out of control. And incredibly queer.

Drain the pond 8

Carry pond stones with you to stabilize your thoughts and actions. A financial drain may have you feeling a bit restricted now, but things are sure to balance out by the end of the month. (Kajama.com)

So THAT was the problem with today....no pond stones. And they shouldn't have been difficult to find - it rained so hard and so long that my whole neighborhood was practically a pond today.

I had SUCH a good morning and it all went to hell this afternoon. This is why I'm a control freak - because when you rely on other people they let you down. And now I'm left with a mess of a situation that involves financial drain (though glad to hear that will be worked out.)

I'm just cranky. I wonder if Great Lakes Stones will have the same stabilizing effect? I just loaded up my pockets so we'll see. And, yes, I have Great Lakes Stones on hand in case of emergency.

It's hard to maintain an upbeat attitude when obstacles are continuously being set in your path. It may even feel like you have to work harder to overcome the resistance of those who seem to be plotting against you. Nevertheless, anything is possible if you concentrate on your ultimate vision without letting the naysayers slow you down. (Lifescript.com)

Ok, then. If only I knew what my ultimate vision is.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty 10

Take advantage of the light-hearted, playful energies that abound under today's Scorpio Moon by living fully in the moment and casting your troubles to the wind. Accept an unexpected invitation to enjoy the company of new people; it will expand your awareness and provide you with important connections for the future. Wear blue to add charm and wit to all your conversations. (Kajama.com)

Oh. My. God.

Today I was totally light-hearted and playful as I played the mom in a commercial; working with new people and wearing blue! I got the call on Friday and it was unexpected as I didn't even know I had been submitted!

I did everything right today. Everything! And you know what? I think I was kinda charming and witty in conversation!

If I weren't so exhausted I wouldn't want today to end.

Horses in the stream 3

Growing dissatisfaction with the status quo can create a rebellious atmosphere. To break the monotony you might consider changing horses in midstream, but be careful you don't end up in over your head. (Detroit News)

So I'm rebelliously mixing metaphors? Though, I guess if you are changing horses midstream and the stream is kinda deep you could end up in over your head. But if the stream was that deep, would you really try changing horses in the middle of it? And why would you change horses midstream anyway? Why not just get across the stream then....

OK, just had to stop myself and google the origin of that phrase. This is from The Phrase Finder:

Meaning
Don't change your leader or your basic position when part-way through a campaign or a project .

Origin
From an 1864 speech by Abraham Lincoln, in reply to Delegation from the National Union League who were urging him to be their presidential candidate. 'An old Dutch farmer, who remarked to a companion once that it was not best to swap horses when crossing streams."

I still don't understand it, and suspect that whoever writes the horoscopes for the Detroit News is still all caught up in the Obama/Lincoln thing.