What I'm thankful for...

Me & my sister, Gabri

A couple of days ago I was asked what I'm thankful for... I shared that in 1997 we lost our home to a fire. Despite the fact that we (very sadly) lost our animals, we didn't lose any of our family members. I often reflect on that time period with a sense of gratefulness and gratitude instead of sadness and hurt... it seems strange, right? How could something so terrible bring a feeling of such positive emotion? Well, when you find out that my sister and brother were supposed to be home that night in bed, underneath the staircase where the fire started, it changes your perspective, doesn't it? They both decided to sleep over at their friend's houses. That (split) decision saved their lives. That's pretty heavy, right?

When you almost lose family members, other things we used to be upset about, suddenly don't seem to matter. To put it simply, it puts things in (the right) perspective. I'm so blessed to have shared all these years with my family, and dear friends... some people have much less time to bond, laugh, love, and act stupid together. Cheers to many, many more. I love you all, and you better know who you are. If you think someone you love may not know it this holiday season, go grab them and look them in the eyes, like a cheesy movie, and tell them! At the risk of sounding overly dramatic or dark, but not caring if you think so, you just never know when it'll be your last opportunity... so go on and get you some good lovin'!

In the spirit of Love tonight, J

On the move to Colorado!

It's official - we're moving to Colorado next year for a little adventure! Austin's been fun & wonderful, and we plan on coming back... but as of May 2012, our plans are to plant our roots in the new mountainous terrains of Boulder, CO for a year (or two). ;)

All my film projects thus far will be in post by then, I'll have my esthiology license, and a new screenplay awaits... Dear New Script, I haven't met you, yet, but I love you, the snow, the fireplace, and hot chocolate.

me & my Oney

me & Kim

Anoo-Dat Blue

Oh well....So your name's spelled a little different, Anoo. :)

Cancer is Serious Business

A lot of people are effected by cancer daily, as have been in my family over the years, so I'm always on the look out for ways we can boost our immune systems & change the patterns that adversly effect us, so that we can prevent these conditions.

Here's the latest that was shared with me by a friend whose mother's been battling cancer for years... it's called Ip6 and here's the LINK so you can read about it.

In addition, if you haven't heard of Dr. Burzynski, you should check this documentary out: LINK. It's called Cancer is Serious Business.

It was one of the most powerful & inspiring documentaries I'd watched since Crazy Sexy Cancer. It makes us further question the FDA, and even health orgs and "the system" that we feel are looking out for us. Sad, and angered, I am choosing to use this energy as fuel to spread the word. If there's a cure for cancer ANYWHERE OUT THERE, damn it, we ALL need to know about it!!!!!

And last but not least, if you're a big tea drinker like me, check out these illness-fighting Essiac herbs my friend, Briana, told me about - I'm in!

Watch the trailers here: