2021 in Review & New Beginnings
2022 is here and before the year gets away from me I wanted to share new life updates from my previous post. Though 2021 had its rocky terrain (on top of the continuous spiral of COVID-19 variants), with my disappointing job search, dealing with IP theft (another post for another day), I am more than grateful to say that my loved ones and I made it through with our health, and I with new professional opportunities. As a freelancer, I was honored to have the chance to direct, film, and edit a long-form documentary, Nuestro Oak Cliff, in partnership with the Dallas Mexican American Historical League. It was my first commissioned documentary production and such a special experience to learn from and connect with a new aspect of local history. The fall of 2021 was a great season of evolution—especially October. I finally received my LLC for Blacktree Productions and happily accepted a new full time position with Black Public Media as their Engagement Manager. In the end, 2021 was a blessing as I finished my chapter of school and begun a new chapter of my career. In 2022, I look forward to putting into motion a lot of projects ideas that I have been in the wings (West Dallas AR especially) and continuing to develop my creative and community networks.
A toast to the unknown
In a few months, I will officially toss my virtual tassel signifying the end of my post-secondary education and my tenure as an MFA graduate student—-OMG! Not that the panic has set in, but it is surreal to know that I will be soon moving forward to build myself as a working creative, venturing down paths unknown in a way I never would have imagined five, almost six years ago at the end of my undergraduate career (for those of you who don’t know, I graduated with a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science—its another story for another day).
I write this, excited that I am finally launching my own website. That I have dedicated the time and effort to my own goals and now we are here at the cusp of a wide and open future. More than anything, I welcome the adventure and pray that my passions guide me towards something that I can continuously find peace and purpose in pursuing. I hope you enjoy the ride with me :)