Overflowing

It’s been two weeks back to school since I last wrote, and frankly, my head is spinning. I’m starting a couple of new opportunities on campus, and the training period has been rough. I always struggle with the first week of school because I’m susceptible to getting easily overwhelmed by the syllabus and upcoming work. I’ve tried hard this year to take it one day at a time, but every day feels like a new situation to test my patience. Literally. I am not a very patient person, but these past two weeks have forced me to become comfortable with quick decisions and waiting to see the outcomes. I’m grateful for everything I’ve been able to do in college, but it’s a big pill to swallow that these are my last first weeks back in undergrad.

Despite that, I have exciting news to share on the creative front. I am inching closer every day to finishing the edits on my manuscript, and the cover is done! I’m struggling to write the summary page, but then again, I always do. The book tour is getting finetuned and I’m itching to start sharing all this new work with everyone. And we’re inching closer! Marketing has already started for my exhibition in the fringe festival, and my feature at Noble Quills is fast approaching. February is going to be long and stressful, but March is going to be a great reward.

Also in March, I will be starting production for my first short fiction film. I’ve begun casting and writing the script, and I’m finally starting to feel excited. I forced myself not to write anything over break to give myself… a break… and I’m glad it’s paying off. I’m right where I need to be, and I didn’t need to be ahead of the game to feel in control.

So all in all, I’m overflowing with things to do, but I am grateful. Adjustment periods are normal and needed. Right now is mine. I’ll leave you with a scan I made for my digital photography class. Now it’s time for me to destroy it in Photoshop!