Earlier today I wasn’t feeling inspired to write a blog, maybe after reading my horoscope- “Today is a 7, you have had a tough week”, my creative juices were lacking. I didn’t know what to write about or what direction I wanted to go in. So it got me thinking, what does inspire me?

Reflecting over the last week I realized that I may be one of the luckiest people ever, because I can think of a number of things that have inspired me in just one short week.

Last Friday I made the trip home to Brevard County Florida to attend my Grammy’s 80th surprise birthday party. Talk about inspiring. The experience of sharing the moment with her was overwhelming. The pure join, shock and appreciate was contagious. She is more than just a grandmother to me, she is a best friend and someone I truly look up to. I turn to her for guidance and for the extra push to get me through the day, week or month. She is an abundant supply of inspiration.

This week we had our monthly board meeting. For the last year I have only been able to attend one, due to another professional obligation each month scheduled at the same time. Being able to actually go this week was something I really was looking forward to. I find that at these meetings it brings me motivation and stimulates me to do more and do it better. To share the passion of the theatre with other people in our community from all different walks of life is something that can re-charge your professional batteries. Needless to say, the great talks, wonderful food and company was quite inspiring.

Last night my inspiration was drawn through our show. Classic Albums Live was back with their performance of Aerosmith’s Toys in the Attic. It is a great group of musicians that makes the music actually come alive. With four more of their performances scheduled for our upcoming season, I am motivated to really experience the different albums I am not completely familiar with. Stepping outside of my comfort zone in music through a show is inspiration.

Tonight I will be inspired by about 20 professionals in Jacksonville who serve on the American Advertising Federation board with me. I will be inducted as this year’s president-elect, yikes!!! Talk about needing constant inspiration. Whenever somebody asks me, “what do you do for fun?”, I always find myself replying with- “I am a board member for the AAF JAX”. The organization is my fun, and as the theme of this blog has shown you, a part of my inspiration.

So it isn’t just one thing or person I turn to seeking inspiration- it is an everyday occurrence which surrounds me. Lucky me!

KRB