Within the last two months I’ve visited about five theaters across the country. Scoping out places to screen the documentary that I’m working on and envisioning people in the seats. When I stood on stage at the Colony Theater in Miami, Florida during the American Black Film Festival this year I saw myself on that stage. I looked to my right and saw a fellow staff member (main photo) in deep thought. I didn’t disturb her because I was in…
I honestly can’t believe how fast this summer is flying by. I have many home improvement activities that I would like to complete, and last Thursday a lot was accomplished. Trees trimmed, large items removed from the home for donation or trash, prepping for a new coat of paint on the house, and then we see something in the bush. A baby bird sitting on the bush, and another baby bird about five feet away in the grass. The kids…
Nothing turns my world upside like hearing a student say to me, “Ms. RJ, why are you always happy?” It’s seems like a no brainer right? My first thought is what are my students observing on a regular basis for them to even ask me that? This is not my first time receiving this question, and I’m sure this will not be the last. I will tell you this was my first time hearing that question from a young lady,…
Do you struggle with expressing your strengths? **slowly raises hand** I know that I can do a better job with my elevator pitch. In the past, I didn’t want to come across as being boastful, or arrogant. Then it hit me; a reminder. My Dean in graduate school told me that I was too modest when it comes to celebrating my strengths. I thought that was her way of calling me humble, but no she was saying that I don’t…