It's a New Ting

fighting the urge to say "I'm out here"

Hello there, welcome to my little corner of the internet. Putting my stories, random thoughts, and desire to document my time on this earth onto digital paper feels safer vs. setting myself up on camera and attempting to catch it all authentically. Also, I'm going to be real I don't know how to edit videos like a pro. Compound that with my perfectionist attitude - I'm gonna mess myself up tryna make/edit consistent videos lol. The natural rebuttal is "Joan you should do it and keep practicing!" Well, I'm Allen Iverson in '02 at the press conference after the Celtics loss - are we talking about practice? practice?

Not to toot my own horn, but I'm naturally gifted at a lot of things (oww) and I've struggled with practicing throughout my life. I've decided to change that. I don't like to look like a fool, but when you start something new you are bound to look a bit foolish. Instead of starting off with a vlog or youtube channel and trying to be an A24 cinematographer, I hope writing this blog helps me cultivate a spirit of practice, vulnerability, and gives me the opportunity to be foolish while documenting my growth.

Before we dive in, there are a few things I'd like for us to keep in mind - mainly you reading this...

first: Follow and Share! If anything resonates, challenges you, or makes you wanna argue - Please drop a comment, share it on your timeline, or in your stories! Let's build a community!

second: I don't know if there is a traditional format for a blog, but I know this won't be that lmao. As I said before, I want writing to be the arena I learn the art of practice. Some of the blogs may be rambles, short stories, or scripts (yikes), or maybe a video compilation of my month - feel free to offer feedback and embrace the eclectic offerings

last: I am extremely opinionated, but I'm not stuck in my ways. As a lover of politics and a human rights advocate, I understand that context matters and new information should foster renewed opinions - if necessary. All that to say, this is a living document. This blog will evolve with me. I will edit and change my posts if they no longer align with my beliefs. Of course, I will document that it's an edit or update, but I want you to understand and apply this final statement - as humans we are allowed to change, evolve, and rectify our errors. Please remember to give me the same grace you expect to get.

So what's next?

I'm going to drop a blog every week or so. Who knows, I might drop two in one week. I have some drafts loaded up, there's a sneak peek below. I also posted an in-progress blog post just to wet ya lip a bit.

It's giving range, controversy, joy, comedy, drama, ENERGYYYYYY

lol you see the vibes

Finally, I've gotten to the end

Some of the blogs posts will be shorter than this, but then again ya girl likes to talk so maybe not. I'm going to try and keep it engaging though. I moved to London in November of 2021 and have so many new adventures ahead of me. As I document the shenanigans and share my random thoughts, I hope this blog becomes a place that encourages and challenges.

So C'mon with me on my journey of practice! Enjoy the vibes. Share with your friendsss. Follow me on IG. Subscribe! and Let the good times roll baby 😘

xoxo

Joanie