It is a lazy Saturday afternoon. The first "lazy" day I can recall in over two years! A lot has happened in the past 2 years that has changed my life and I now that I'm on the other side of it, I finally feel myself exhaling.
But now there's so much more I want to do. As I continue to get my first feature off the ground, I find myself excited about and inspired by so many more things. Turns out I want to write more--and not only scripts but articles, narratives and stories of inspiration, hilarity and introspection. If only I can find the time. A little over a year ago I almost lost my life when an unexpected allergic reaction and a dispassionate health care system rendered me weak, unable to breathe, swollen, and on death's doorsteps. I think it might be time to write about that experience--it's almost unbelievable--but if I went through that horror in a hospital (no TWO hospitals) I can only imagine that others have gone through the same. Through lessons learned, maybe I can prevent others from the same experience.
I'm also blessed to have just gotten through my first year of marraige! It feels wonderful, but it's been very difficult. We did things the old fashioned way--we never lived together before we got married--in fact we were in a long distance relationship up until and even a month after we got married! So it was traditional in one sense, and non-traditional in the another. We packed up and moved to Cali on faith--no jobs were locked down for us, we didn't have an apartment, but we had good friends. Both of us are far from our families--so you can only imagine the stresses that would result. I'm so proud we made it to our anniversary and have achieved a lot in the little amount of time we've been here. But there's even more we want to do--again--so little time!
I've recently begun to develop a great network of like-minded friends and don't feel like such an "alien" in Cali!!!! I also recently met somewhat a hero of mine--a woman who has been created two top sitcoms primarily about black woman. When Imeet someone like that--who is also so down to earth, encouraging and gracious--it not only inspires me, it makes me realize that my "dream" is not a dream at all, it is not an unattainable fantasy, it is a tangible, viable life option and it is up to me to make it happen. I no longer apologize or second guess. I'm an extremely talented writer, director and producer--point.blank.period.
As I reach my birthday (June 29th) and my 1st year anniversary as a Los Angeles resident--it's important to me that I regroup and lay out plans for year number two!
That being said, this is what you can expect from Morenike & Black Pearl Filmworks:
- My first feature will officially get financed an go into production. The only thing holding me back was me--but now I'm ready!!! So here comes REALITY CHECK!!!
- I'm going to embrace my other creative passions more--dancing, playing the flute, photography and writing whatever I want.
- I will have a new blog/enterprise that will be a tool for all to use so that they can learn from other's experiences. It will include the best and worst vendors, stores, and techniques for getting things done without a lot of hassle!! Perhaps it will be called "If I Knew Back Then," or "Hindsight" It's coming soon y'all!!!
- A housewarming party by this time next year in our new home!
- My film company will get a prosperous and exciting production deal!
You have been warned!
(My mom always says I do too much at once--but I can't help it! There is too much work to be done!)
Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend
