Writer's photography

When 2022 begin, I promised myself that I will do whatever it takes to not feel like I'm wasting away. To actually do the things I wish to do and accomplish them. This led me to taking a break from everything and focusing on me. Let me just say, when you've been distracted for so long, you forget how to do things on your own. The first few days were a struggle but I persevered. On the second week of January, I had a light-bulb moment! I have a functioning Camera and I have editing software I pay for but rarely use. Well, this brought me back to what I love. Photography and video editing. This was the first time I felt alive again in a very long time. So, I started to do it everyday. I got lost in it and it felt so good.  Around the end of January, I went to check my messages and I received an invitation to be a part of an audiobook recording. I would of lost this opportunity had I listened to my fears but I blindly accepted.  In the midst of all of that, the idea of going back...

  TROUBLE. " Were we really? " -   Gloria Mwange - When is it that you're going to take responsibilities in your own hands and decide that enough is enough?  - the things you know and refuse to address are the very things you're becoming. - who taught you to stay silent when things are darker in your head? - have you found clarity ? who is the person that gives you that? - are you sure you're okay ? 

" The time is now ! " - Rebecca Tshibangu I always heard that how you start your year determines how the rest of it will be. Oddly enough, I believe it. I believe that how you start something is how you set it's trajectory.  I started this year alone. Never in a million years did I think I would ever do this. But, I did it! I can't lie though, it felt so lonely but I was so happy and at peace. I was able to put a lot into perspective. I looked back at 2021 and how much I did. Was I proud of what I accomplished? Yes! but It seemed as though I didn't accomplish much but I did so much. does that make sense?  Anyways, " My time is now! "  I will say this because I was always scared to grasp an opportunity when it presented itself to me. I was always scared to do what it is I love in fear of failing but, isn't failing a part of the process ? and what did Aaliyah once say ? " If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again. " L...