In a matter of two short weeks my life will change drastically. No, I’m not going to have a baby. No, I’m not undergoing some type of surgical procedure; honestly I’m not doing anything super adventurous: I’m just quitting my job.

Quitting your job doesn’t sound too daring to many of you, I know. But to me it’s an enormous (and scary step) in my life, especially for an overachieving-self-righteous-do-the-right-thing gal like myself. See, I’ve noticed that in 25 (and a half) years of life, I’ve never taken a chance on MYSELF. It’s like I was put on this earth to purposely help others achieve their dreams all while differing my own. Well no more! 

What shall I be doing exactly, you ask? Besides having an actual new job lined up (I may be chasing my dreams but I still have bills to pay) what I’ll really be pursuing is my love of movies and writing. Cliché right? Like Hollywood needs another struggling writer/actor/waiter combo? It’s very risky, but it’s always been my dream and there’s no better time than the present to put Carpe Diem into full effect.

Now, I’m no fool (I’m sure others would beg to differ however); I’ve recruited some of the best talent I know to share in my dream.  I’ve recently come up with a movie concept and while I may be a rookie in this field, Comedienne Jesenia, a NYC based writer/actor and a veteran in the industry (check out her IMDB page http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2120129/) has been gracious enough to be my fairy Godmother through this journey. Add in a bit of up-and-coming writer/actor Jenni Ruiza’s talents, and things are sure to be explosive.

Mark Twain once said: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

I’m finally setting sail, and I can only hope you’ll join me on this new adventure.

– Orisel