Ailana’s Journal—2026-05-13 (Patreon)

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GOOD MORNING

It’s hard to believe that the middle of the week is here. I guess the Dallas trip sort of blurred my calendar awareness.

I hope everyone is having a good day today. So far, so good for me.

So, here’s my big plan for today—because you know I always have a plan, even if I don’t actually follow it…

First up this morning is some serious writing work. It never ends. You know, job and such…

At midday, Jason, Geoni, and I are heading over to the studio. Jason and I have started labeling gear and cases for when we decide to take the studio on the road. Today, Geoni will get a chance to weigh in on what we’ve done before she leaves to meet some teens as part of the final stages of the adoption process.

We’ll grab lunch at Sea Glass…

So that’s pretty much my plan! What about you? If you have something to share about your Wednesday, feel free to share!

That’s it for now. See you soon.

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MAKING A CASE FOR CASES

I know that many of you are translating the text, and the title here is a bit of a play on words. “Making a case” is to create an argument in favor of something. The second instance, “cases,” refers to the equipment containers.

So, my point in this post is to say that using cases strategically is a definite step toward success. The way we’re planning to organize everything feels super solid.

There will be a few cases labeled with green tape. (Green for “go.”) Inside them will be everything we need for the most basic portable studio setup:

• backdrop and supports

• main light, stand, and softbox, plus power cords and cables

• two accent lights, stands, and diffusers, plus power cords and cables

Other cases will have optional items that we could add on to the basic setup. For instance, we have a fold-down clothing rack and a collapsible privacy screen in one case. Another case has an additional light, stand, diffuser, cords, and cables.

You get the idea…

I really think this will be a good system. We’ll load the trailer strategically so that the basic kit goes on last, making it easier to unload.

So that is the plan—and there’s that word again! II really think we’ll be able to take a job from Naomi anywhere on the road—even if she’s sending new models for us to work with for a weekend.

Even in the midst of AGI Creative’s growth, we should be on track for a successful Route 66 adventure this summer.

Hope you enjoyed this little behind-the-scenes look! I suppose it’s one of those dull details that allows for exciting projects in the future.

Right now, we’re going to take a break and go over to Sea Glass for lunch. I’ll be back tonight, so see you then.

GRABBING A SUB by Vanessa Lenen

Today finds me with a busy afternoon ahead. Min and I are going to a nursing home to talk with the medical director there about our vaccination project. We’re hoping the facility will enroll in the study.

At the moment, I have a little downtime, so I came to Sea Glass for lunch. Just as I was coming in, some of the people I met at Kirina’s party were getting up to leave.

By that, I mean they were going back to their studio, which is connected to Sea Glass. A corridor from the dining area leads to Kirina’s storage area and then on into the AGI Creative studio.

Ailana Geven saw me and said hello. I asked what they were doing.

“We’re organizing our studio equipment,” she said.

Geoni offered some details, then asked if I’d like to see it. I thought that would be interesting.

Well, it was. Ailana talked about how everything worked and showed me the dressing rooms. It was impressive, to be honest. A lot of equipment is needed for a picture in a way I never even knew was a thing.

“Here…” Ailana pointed to a stool. “Sit there and Geoni will take your picture.”

I hesitated, but decided to go along. For a minute or two, Ailana told me how to sit, where to look, and what to do with my hands.

I was taken back to college, when I went to a photo shoot with my friend Gail, who did some modeling to make extra money.She did a shoot at Lake Tahoe, and I went along to support her.

Those memories were followed by earlier ones from the summer before college when a friend and I posed for her cousin who was trying to start a photography business. That was an interesting summer.

Modeling for Geoni was actually a lot of fun. After a little while, I needed to get going, so I thanked them and they shared a few pictures with me.

Now they are busy packing their equipment, and I’m about to have lunch. Afterward, as I said, I have a big afternoon, so I’ll wrap things up now.

GOOD NIGHT

Today was really fun and productive, both. I got a lot of writing work done, then we went to Sea Glass for lunch and to the studio afterward.

As we were finishing lunch, Vanessa Lenen, whom we met at Kirina’s party, was just arriving. We talked a little and told her what we were doing in the studio.

One thing led to another, and Geoni invited her to come have a look around. Before the tour was over, we had her sitting on a set and posing for pictures. It was a lot of fun for us, and I think she enjoyed it, too.

She’s quite an interesting person. She has PhDs in microbiology and immunology. Plus, she’s an EMT and a phlebotomist. She used to work for a humanitarian health agency traveling the world doing research. She shared a few stories, and now I want to hear more.

After she had to go, Jason, Geoni, and I settled into our planning and packing project. It went really well, and I’m confident we’ll be ready when it’s time to take our studio on the road.

As I sit here, I can honestly tell you that my plans for Thursday are nil. Nada. If I had to give an answer, I’d say I should spend some long hours at the keyboard writing and editing.

So, let’s say that’s the plan for now! I haven’t even looked at the weather! That’s always a factor in plans…

Okay, let’s call today done.

May the plans you make turn out the way you intend them. May your ideas come together well, leading you to prosperity and success.

Good night.

Be your best you!

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FINAL THOUGHTS

I wanted to take a moment to share one more thing. I’m aware many of you are in the middle of “Growing Up Jason,” and obviously, things eventually turned around.

As I sit here thinking about everything that happened and where life is now going, I need to say again that I’m still scared. The idea that I can be a good wife challenges me. It’s hard for me to accept that as possible.

But Jason and I have talked through a lot of things, and I’m willing to do my best. He says that’s enough, and—here’s the thing—I believe him.

I’d say it this way. My hope in a good future outweighs my fear that I’ll mess things up. Jason’s confidence fills in the cracks in mine, so—yes—I’m eager to walk down the aisle and say “I do.”

In the days to come, as Jason’s story continues to unfold, I’ll likely have a few more reactions to share. But for now, I’ll end this by saying that I am so glad things turned out as they did. The road was bumpy, and my fears made things worse, but here we are… ten days away.

Thanks for being close enough to this journey to hear the parts I don’t always say out loud.

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