We all have goals. I have lots of goals; Jackie has a list for them. She sure does love lists. I got a new list this weekend, it’s on the fridge, I titled it “Holy Mother of Goats List” it is a long one. I have a list in my head of creative things I would like to accomplish. I love all things creative, and recognize creativity when I see it. So let’s begin….

1. Write and Sing a Song. I play guitar, I am not excellent or anything, but I can play well enough. I would like to apply all the little songs I have in my head and put words to one and make it my own. I would like to write a serious song and a funny song.

2. Write and Direct a Short Film. No, the Chupacopra Hunt does not count, but it was a nice start. I do not want people in it, directing is not my strong point. I have trouble saving seats for people at the movies. This one proves to be a little more difficult to execute. However it is all in the editing, and that’s what I like to do. I enjoy taking video footage and trimming it down to what matters most. Kelly and Joeys wedding video is my favorite example of that. I like how it turned out. It captured them and their day together nicely.

3. Capture a Breath Taking Photo. I have stopped taking photos as much as I used to. A lot has to do with the frustration I have with my current camera. However it is not always about the camera. It is about being quick with the shot, having a good eye, and the creative vision to know what you can do to make a picture turn out to be in the end. I think Kelly takes some of the best pictures of Danny and the kids; she gets great smiles and nice angles. Marcus over at invisiblegreen.com  also takes amazing colorful photos, be sure to check them out.

4. Write a Book. This blog is about as close to a book as I am right now, I know my grammar, punctuation and spelling sucks, I hated that subject in school, that’s what editors are for. I love to write and tell stories and being from Ireland gives me a flavor I can share. If Frank McCourt can write a book about living in Limerick Ireland, then so can I. Granted my life there was not as sad as his, but that’s his story, and I have mine. I have even played with the idea of doing a children’s book. Maybe I can write a follow up to “Gregory the Goat“.

5. Do Something Meaningful. All of the above goals can be applied to this one goal. I just want to place a stamp on the world that says Hey I did this. I know God has a plan for all of us to make a mark and speak to someone. We may not even notice who or how we do that, but he knows and has given us all the ability inside to be creative.