Inspiration

Inspiration. One small word with so much behind it. I looked it up in the dictionary and it has several different definitions. 

1. an inspiring or animating action or influence.

2. something inspired, such as an idea.

3. a result of inspired activity.

4. a thing or person that inspires.

5. Theology

a) a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.

b) the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced.

6. the act of inspiring; quality or state of being inspired.

I have been inspired a lot lately. I have also been talking about inspiration a lot. It's a funny thing that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. The smallest words, or gestures or acts can inspire masterpieces.

When I think of SGP and the people connected to it all of these definitions apply. In one way or another they have inspired people through each of them. This has lead to the ones they inspire returning the favor and passing it on to others. Inspiration is contagious. I have been inspired and through that inspiration have inspired others. I am nothing special. The words I type, say or the feelings I have are no different than anyone else. That is until something inspires me. The least I can do is return the favor.

Promotion!!!

The amazing OTH that I was greeted at the door with and the awesome performances around the board distracted me from some really good news that I wanted to share. 

I have officially started training on the audio board. I will be running audio on Saturdays now. This is "promotion" and I can't believe how quickly I have moved up at the studio. It's a real honor. I will now only be in the studio 2 days a week, on prompter 2 days a week, and on audio 1 day a week. This is a nice diverse schedule which makes me very happy. I am learning so much and making such good friends that I'm glad that this job came around when it did. Things that are meant to be will be and I truly believe that my dreams are meant to be. I just need to let them happen in their own time. I'm sure I'll be rewarded in the end.

I will move when I'm supposed to, I will find the jobs and connections that I should, and I will make something that matters to someone some day. These things are going to happen for me. I know this because I'm going to fight like hell to make sure of it. This world isn't going to get the best of me. My dreams are going to come true. I will fight until my last breathe to make sure of it.

Top Ten

After an intriguing conversation about tonight's new One Tree Hill I was inspired to think about the performance that all of the actors had tonight. The one that stood out the most to me were Hilarie and Chad and it made me think that this is one of her best. After Amber and I debated the top 5 I decided to share my top ten performances of Hilarie on OTH.

10. Season 3, Episode 21 "Over the Hills and Far Away" - Peyton says Jake's name in her sleep and he tells her to go home. 

9. Season 5, Episode 8 "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" - Peyton confronts Lucas about his engagement to Lindsay.

8. Season 4, Episode 15 "Prom Night At Hater High" - Peyton and Brooke fight about the sex tape of Brooke and Nathan.

7. Season 1 Episode 21 - "The Leaving Song" - Peyton helps Jake leave with Jenny and says goodbye at the dock.

6. Season 4, Episode 10 - "Songs to Live and Die By" - Peyton throughout the episode.

5. Season 1, Episode 14/15 - "I Shall Believe"/"Suddenly Everything Has Changed" - Peyton visits Lucas in the hospital. Peyton visits Lucas after he comes home from the hospital.

4. Season 5, Episode 8 - "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" - Peyton tells Lucas that she will let him go.

3. Season 5, Episode 6 - "Don't Dream It's Over" - Peyton and Lucas fight about their relationship.

2. Season 3, Episode 16 - "With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept" - Peyton gets shot and hides out in the library with Lucas.

1. Season 6, Episode 17 - "You and Me and the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight" - Peyton and Lucas find out some surprising news about their baby.

(Added 2:00 AM) I'm adding 3 scenes after thinking about it. 5.12 "Hundred" Peyton the entire time she's at the wedding. (Personal reasons), 4.6 "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" Peyton and Real Derek boxing at Marine base/Peyton and Lucas conversation on the steps of her house, and finally 4.9 "Some You Give Away" Scenes between Brooke and Peyton.

Feel free to disagree or remind me of other scenes I have forgotten about. Tomorrow will be the top ten Bethany scenes.

Quote of the Day

The greatest person in the world sent me this today and I wanted to share it with you because it rings so true. 

"So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves