C.R.E.A.T.E

Today I was able to experience the wonderful minds of children. I am a part of an organization called the ELE Foundation, Everyone Love Everyone. ELE Foundation is a non-profit created to inspire, promote, and develop ways of harmonious and sustainable living. We plan to accomplish this mission through youth development, environmentalism, humanitarianism, and more. 

The workshop today focused on youth-development. The Art for Love Workshops are aimed to enlighten and inspire today’s youth to harness their creativity in order to collectively create a more positive and peaceful world. This workshop was geared towards helping young men to unite themselves to accomplish a group project. 

Working with these kids today was very emotional. Some of the children started off shy, but eventually broke out of their shells to help make the masterpiece a great experience. These are outstanding kids with multiple personalities and they all united and made the word "CREATE" their own creation.

I would love to see and work with these kids again. Thank you Roundtree Elementary School for allowing us to work with these 6th graders. It was a very positive experience. 

Into The Storm

I had never been so scared in my life! Road trip gone horribly wrong. My best friend and I  were on our way to Wichita Falls, TX to take bridal shower images. Along the way we could see a storm approaching. We didn't think anything of it. Bad weather happens in Texas all the time. 

Next thing we noticed were the clouds getting extremely low and rotating, but we are in the middle of nowhere what do we do?! Good thing ahead we spotted a Phillips 66 gas station and decided to make base there. We weren't the only ones that decided to take refuge at this gas station. Huddled in a small freezer with maybe 10 people we all took cover. I thought I was going to have a panic attack! All of us could feel the freezer rock as the high winds ripped through this small town called Sunset, TX.

After the storm was over the other travelers and I went to assess damages. My car, along with the other travelers, unfortunately suffered major damage due to hail, but grateful everyone was okay.

On to the Next Chapter

On March 28th I graduated from the Art Institute of Dallas with my Bachelor's degree. Sorry I have been MIA, but I'm finally getting to blog about graduation. After graduation the rest of your life starts. There isn't anyone to make sure you are on top of your game 24/7 anymore. Self motivation is the key after graduation.

There are so many people that helped me make it this far and I appreciate all of the help. I want to especially thank my instructor Twyla Bloxham. She pushed me to be great. She was my favorite instructor and is an amazing woman.

 During my time at the Art Institute I gained the knowledge to express myself and grow as a person. I'm curious to find out what's next for me.