Great toad story I have to share, @papa-pepper. I was recently in New Zealand, visiting The Shire from Lord of the Rings filming, and they dug a pond for shooting. They wanted it to age naturally, so came

Right before reading this, I got off the phone with @lovejoy and my friend @thomaskuntzart, and echoes many of the same sentiments. I JUST bought $1000 of STEEM at $0.20, entirely sure this couldn’t be

Yeah, @bryan-imhoff. I think we're overdue for a get together next time I'm on the east coast. Maybe even a phone call between now and then. I'm realizing that this dream I want isn't going to happen unless

Doing my best, @mamalikh13. It's not easy, especially with a family.

Yeah, @sanderjansenart. I'm with you. It's not all bleak, though. Sometimes I find comfort in hearing the ages certain writers began their careers. A surprising number of authors attempted their first

Curious, have you ever come across a comic by Image called Green Wake, @cryptlectibles? I loved the art and story, and it was a real under the radar title. Probably around 2010 or so. I think it ran six

Thank you, @travelgirl! Is that where you are? It'll only be Melbourne this time around, but I'm convinced I'll be back to New Zealand and Australia in upcoming years. When I do, you'll have to give me

Yeah, @midlet. You're absolutely right and I'm so glad my friend Ella insisted on me not shooting that day. There are always bookings. I think going forward, I'm going to make a serious commitment to memories

Thanks, @bronkong! These will be memories for the rest of my life. Next year's birthday is going to be hard to top!

Thank you very much, @dobartim!

Thank you, @elianaelisma! Yes, during the few days of travel, it was difficult to find time to post. I'm fitting Steemit blogs in where I can now. I'm off tomorrow and the next day. I'll have a chance

Thanks, @golden.future!

Thanks so much, @ezzy. It really has been. Plus, who can argue with double birthdays?! :P

Thanks, my friend. It's been really incredible. Exhausting, but incredible. I've been taking surprisingly good care of myself. I've been sleeping at least 8 hours a night [...I feel most of that is because

You need to add Hobbiton to your bucket list, @nateaguila! It was life changing event.

Thank you, @lighteye! I've gotten reacquainted with my camera in a very intimate way on this trip. Also SO grateful that I don't use lighting equipment. Nothing to bring but my camera body. The entire

HAHA! Thanks, @davidfar! I did make some videos. I'll probably be uploading those in a future post. Sadly, we weren't able to go in the houses. It was still outstanding, though.

HAHA! Thanks @cornerstone! Because of the time difference and the 24/hr day line, I actually had two birthdays!

Yeah, @neuerko! This was definitely on my bucket list. Worth the trip! Thanks, man!

Thank you, @veryspider! I genuinely was unable to keep a straight face. I get called out a lot for not smiling in my photos and told it makes me "intimidating". I couldn't help it here, though.