Late night phone calls

I love the east coast. The northern fast-paced lifestyle, the rocky shores of Maine, the history of New England, the Virginia Beach culture... you all know you have it, and of course, my amazing, wonderful family and friends. I don't think I'll ever not consider myself an "East Coaster."

But then there are those days that I'm woken up at 5AM by a well meaning friend who has completely forgotten about the time difference. Or those nights that I look at the clock and think 7PM might be too late for a phone call home. They don't happen as often as they used to but every once in a while... *ring!* And I remember how simple it was when we were all together in one place!

All of this is to say I have a truly fantastic partner in crime and co-producer, Nick. Nick has been my friend for years. I'm a better producer when I work with him. I'm always so thankful for his help! But Nick lives on the east coast. North Carolina to be exact. And since asking Nick to join me on Sudden Death! I started to experience those crazy bi-coastal issues again. I have ideas jumping out of my head and... I have to wait until tomorrow to call. Or I just got great news about a lead for a location... but it's 1:30AM in North Carolina.

Tonight I was totally surprised when I received a call from Nick a little after 7P. We discussed everything from budget issues to casting options. He has a way of thinking of things that would never cross my mind - of cutting to the chase - no fear Nick!! This is one of the things I love most about him. With every phone call he reminds me Who's in charge of this project and of our lives. He reminds me that my marriage comes before the this film and to be vigilant about this as Adam and I continue to work together. Nick prays buckets over every step of this production as he does over his own life. He's grounding in a world that sometimes seems like it's swirling around me. He's direct. He's east coast.

I'm thankful for Nick tonight and his late night phone call. Adam and I, and everyone who knows him are blessed too. Thanks Nick.