It’s Been A Minute

It’s funny reading my last post, which was from October 14th! It’s been a minute. Happy New Year. Happy Black History Month. Happy Lunar New Year. Happy Year of the Fire Horse!

I was full of insecurities and uncertainty back then and I'm not saying that’s not true now. It’s just… different. Decisions and moves have been made.

In October, I was visiting LA, but since then, I’ve decided to give it another shot and stay. At least for the foreseeable future and that’s scary because LA is overpriced in every way. Rent, gas, groceries — everything is expensive. Making ends meet is a constant battle, but I’m hopeful it’ll be worth it and I can’t explain why.

I was making the final edits to a new script and now I’m pitching it.

I was debating doing another short and decided to go for it, opting to tell a Christmas Horror story in 6 parts. My first vertical too. I did it with just two friends: my actress who played the Caroler and my sound designer. It was fun to make something after waiting so long for someone else to give me funding and permission. For a $0 budget and only my iPhone, I think it came out great, but you can tell me what you think. Watch it here!

I also set boundaries this year, which lead to some friendships falling away, but it’s crazy how quickly I’ve made new friends in the past month. There’s a real sense of community here and that’s propelling me forward.

There have already been some really tough days in 2026, but I overcame them and in doing so, I feel more resilient than ever. I’m taking big risks and betting on myself in ways I never have before. I’m working harder than ever to keep things moving forward and I’m nervous. All those insecurities still live in the back of my mind, but what’s clear is that my faith in myself is stronger. I’m nervous, but I’m holding onto the reins of this fire horse year for dear life and letting it take me where I’m meant to be.

Do you feel it too? Something’s happening. I heard someone say that opportunity is 90% preparation, 10% luck. Are you prepared? Are you ready for your luck?