The list is continuously a work in progress. As soon as something is crossed out, another takes its place.

Yesterday I updated said list . And again today. There are things I need to shop for, wrap, send to far away places, four  holiday-related events to attend this week, client gifts to arrange, and a huge mix of personal and professional tasks that dance in my head constantly. 

Activities that happen around here early each December is tax planning.

I always think…;”ah, lovely”. . I’m committed to starting this immediately after this post. Now, how does tax planning relate to the title of this post?

Taxes aren’t a dream,obviously. They can be a nightmare to many. I laugh this off. Yes, taxes we must deal with, and planning ahead can help one’s financial disposition, especially for those of us who are “solo-preneurs”.

Years ago, when I launched my  voice actress career, my dream was to go the distance and maintain longevity. I wanted to voice national spots, and got there.. Sure there’s the money, but it’s the art to  this business it that gets my juices running.

This particular year has been a breakout year for me. It’s been my best year ever and I think it’s because of the strength of my dreams and  visions. And a LOT of hard work and continued training..

I keep a dream board in which I place images, and copies of phrases in the studio and office which surround me. One of those images has been of a particular microphone I’ve dreamed of owning for years. I’ve been holding back due to the cost.

In a recent meetup with our CPA, it was suggested that it could help with my tax planning efforts this particular year to spend some money on equipment. While I already own a very nice mic in the Neumann TLM 193,  the U 87 has always been in my sights. And I needed a back up mic, just in case.
 

Neumann TLM 193 

This Neumann TLM 193 mic was  recommended to me by studio engineer a few years ago. .It’s been great  for me. The TLM 193 is the mid-range priced mic between the  Neumann TLM 102.

However, the U87ai, has  a sound more forward and true.   Despite the photos. The U 87 is a much bigger mic in physical size.

So lookie here at my
newest addition to the studio:
                                                                                                   Neumann U 87AI

I must say the day it arrived I was jumping around like a kid on Christmas morning. “It’s here, it’s here” I kept chanting.  A dream…realized. FINALLY!

So all I can say is  the strength of dreams is pretty powerful stuff.