Rodeo & Juliet.. by Garth Brooks

On Garth Brooks' album, "Man against Machine", there is a song titled "Rodeo & Juliet".

While at first thought, this song would be perfect accompaniment while titles roll on our film, the context is a young girl who is in love with the rodeo... whereas our film is about a young girl and a horse named Rodeo.

WHAT do you think?

Here are the lyrics to consider (courtesy AtoZ lyrics):

"Rodeo And Juliet"

Rodeo & Juliet
If there’s ever been a greater love
Thoust hasn’t found it yet
What’s to be or not to be
Is anybody’s bet
Rodeo & Juliet

Those two were seen in Faraona
Riding queen from Arizona
The fairest in a pair of stud blue jeans
Oh rodeo where for out though
She knows how to play the role in any cowboy’s dream

Rodeo & Juliet
If there’s ever been a greater love
Thoust hasn’t found it yet
What’s to be or not to be
Is anybody’s bet
Rodeo & Juliet

Now Shakespeare cowboys dare to find her
Men will poem paint and rhyme her
But a rose by any name is still a rose
She’ll barrel race and chase tomorrow
Parting is such sweet sweet sorrow
To thine own self be true is all she knows

Rodeo & Juliet
If the world’s ever seen a greater love
Thoust hasn’t found it yet
What’s to be or not to be
Is anybody’s bet
Rodeo & Juliet

Rodeo & Juliet
If the world’s ever seen a greater love
Thoust hasn’t found it yet
What’s to be or not to be
Is anybody’s bet
Rodeo & Juliet [x2]

LIFE is not a Fairy Tale?

My sister posted this quote today... and I was flabergasted... WHAT?!
Life is NOT a Fairy Tale?  :/ 

I DO like Fairy Tales, dress-up & costuming... perhaps why I created StoryBook Productions with my friends!

YES, I know that fairy tales are fictional, but I believe that daydreaming is healthy.. as long as you know what is pretend and what is real!

(Important to note:

1. We all have FLAWS. It isn't just the evil antagonist that is ugly;
2. "Damsels in Distress" do not get the guy!  Today's men like self-supporting, happy women;
3. and even your PRINCE will be flawed... expect it.. live with it!)

Fairy Tales free our imaginations... they are simply fiction stories that are retold to each generation.  AND each fairy tale does have a lesson to teach- read some today!

LIVE a Better Life, #8

8. Choose kindness.
Be kind to everyone you meet. No matter how they treat you, you can always be polite, smile and offer help.

Most people are sad, that they’ve experienced bad things, had their heart broken or lost a loved one, never reached their dreams, or never dared to follow them and now live in regret. Most people aren’t satisfied and can’t see the beauty of life, therefore don’t trust anyone. They’ve lost hope and tend to think life is unfair to them. Many are alone too.

So keep that in mind. And when you least expect it, you’ll become the reason for someone like that to change their mind.

Start making these eight choices a regular part of your life. You’ll soon be able to appreciate and enjoy every single day and make the best of it.

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/live-better-life-making-these-8-choices.html?mid=20150210&ref=mail&uid=326097&feq=daily

Casting for Rodeo

Met with local barrel racers today, as need two riders plus a horse for Juliet (horses name is Rodeo in script).
We really like this horse- beautiful AND it knows how to give hugs!
What do you think?

LIVE a Better Life, #7

7. Always be on the lookout for something new.

You can truly live a life full of excitement if you choose to live outside your comfort zone every once in a while.

Take risks, try new things, do what scares you and challenge yourself as much as you can. That’s how you grow and improve, and that’s how you feel free and full of life.

Custom Order

Yes2Years Fashions (www.yes2years.com) received a custom order yesterday- it will be an awesome completed costume!

The client purchased a striped bolero and bustled over-skirt (which is upcycled!- pictured below)  We will be matching the rust/red color and making the underskirt, as pictured on left.

As I am tied up doing wardrobe for Rodeo & Juliet, my awesome partner and sister, Pam, will be making.
Need a custom outfit for upcoming event?  Send me a message and we can design!

Rodeo & Juliet

SINCE we are now entering the month of March, I will start today by announcing the film production of Rodeo & Juliet!

We will be officially in production March 13th, but have been busily working behind the scenes since we arrived in NOLA- scouting locations, talking to film crews, production staff, and of course the most important item- securing the contract for funds and distribution.

Will give brief synopsis later, and you can look for regular blog updates here. The website is in developement: www.rodeo-juliet.com.  Cast & Crew will be announced here.

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The production company (us) is actively seeking a short-term loan or further investors as we are in a catch-22; the investors require a chain-of-title, sag registration, and application for Lousiana film credit prior to release of first funds.  Thus, we need cash to perform- approximately $10,000. (revised $5000 now!).

If you are interested, we can forward the production agreement & budget, will assure that repayment can and will be made in short-term.  Interest will be paid on your money, as well as an invitation to come on set, or even walk-on screen time!

We are excited about this film and look forward to sharing our adventures in production, directing, & costuming!