Voicemail's Red Light

They say "home is where the heart is", and I would have to agree with the statement, just my meaning is different.

There were 2 voicemails on my "home" answering machine awhile ago, both from my agent. I pressed the red light and listened to the 1st message: "Boogie, How are you? I noticed that you called ME, but I was getting things prepared for a big event. I'm returning your call, to let you know, I've mapped out a plan for you. I know you've been calling my line alot lately, sorry that I didn't pick up when you wanted me to. But know that I did get the message you left, and your request will come in time. "

I love you,
G!

2nd message: Beeeepp! "Hey Boog, you were great the other night, you made alot of people laugh and brought joy to alot to their hearts. Way to go! Just as I planned! But I'm concerned? You didn't follow through with the HUGE part of my plan. Why? You asked for it, did you change your mind? Do you not want it anymore? Well its OK, I still love you, we just have to result in plan B. The way I had it set, you would have reached your goal quickly, now we just have to go the long way around. But don't worry, as long as I'm your Agent, I will lead you there.

Have a good day,
G!
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To sum it up for everyone, I performed @ the Richmond Funnybone awhile ago. It was my 1st time going up on stage. I was lucky to have my family and friends with me as I was very nervous. Before I got on stage to tell a joke, my nervous took over, and I forgot all but 1 joke I had planned to tell. But there was no turning back. When I arrived on stage, I looked out and saw my wife Terrie and the Lineage, and I acted as if they were the only ones in that sold out audience. I told my 1st joke and looked directly at Richit and Leon, to wait for a response. The ENTIRE place erupted. All of my nervous had left, and I just free styled the rest of my show.

I did extremely well that evening, so much so, the club manager, offered for me to open up for Bruce Bruce, that same weekend. A paid job! I thought about it and prayed over it. In the end, I turned it down. The sound of confusion came from his voice, as I explained why I didn't except the job. His last statement to me was, "OK, but most newcomers would kill to be in the spot right now!". And I knew that, but I'm no longer ashamed to admit, I WAS SCARED!! There I said it!

But over time, my drive has increased to be funny and to make other laugh, for one simple reason. This is what I prayed to God for, He answered my prayer and I didn't pick up the phone. I let the call go straight to voicemail, because I was scared to live up to my own hype. He answered my prayers of courage to do the show, and then answered the prayer for me to get noticed. i just didn't see it at the time. I was blinded by fear, even after I prayed for courage.

So i say to everyone who has a chance to read this: Have you asked for something to happen in your life and later noticed you missed the opportunity to seize the moment. Emenim had a song from his 8 mile CD entitled "Lose yourself". The beat of that song plays in my head everyday now, when I'm thinking of ways to make people laugh.

When you agent calls you, will you answer the phone or let it go to voicemail? When God calls me again, I'll be ready, fear is not a factor for me!

One Love,
Boogie (L4L)...Let's Get it!