The opportunity to be patient...

The scene above is from Evan Almighty (2007). It's my favorite scene from that movie. The scene and its message became of great importance to me just a few days ago.

After writing this post, I did some thinking and planning. Of course (as indicated in the link), I'd decided once and for all that I am going to be a filmmaker. I am going to know all there is to know about the filmmaking process. I am going to go to the "film capital" and cater to my passion. Then, I visited the University of Southern California's website--specifically the website for the School of Cinematic Arts. Of course, most film schools require some materials with your application. When I saw some of the needed application materials, I freaked out. "I don't have any of this!" "This is a lot!" "I won't be able to do this!" I'd barely even read the list and had decided that it was too much.

See, while I can be a bit of a procrastinator, I'm also impatient. Strange combination, right? I'm the type of person who wants to write a 120-page script in a month. I'm the person who would give herself three months to write a good novel. That's me. 

But suddenly, as I freaked out over the Cinematic Arts School requirements, something hit me. "No, Adrienne, you don't have any films under your belt. And yes, you would need to put a little work into this application process." The Evan Almighty scene came to mind. This was my opportunity to practice patience. And diligence, as well.

I'd given myself a year to work, save money, network, and "work on film stuff" before planning my big move to Los Angeles. I may need more than a year to be ready. It could be three or four years--who knows? However long it takes, it requires patience. I am accepting the opportunity. 

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