a step towards something

I've been giving a lot of thought to writing lately. It sounds wild, but since I started journaling (around 12/13 years old) I've probably documented more days than not. My writing highs usually occur during a period of transition or high emotion; these times I might even find myself writing 3-4 times a day. Depending on where I am when the urge to write strikes, my tablet could be a napkin, a word document, one of my many journals or even my schedule. If I've got no way to write it down, I usually call someone to talk things over. Those who know me well, know that I don't keep much inside.

So as I said, I've been giving a lot of thought to writing lately. Not only am I doing tons of it (with my big move to Australia coming up) but I'm also starting to see a future in it. I know that I would never enjoy writing political news articles or anything like that. I see myself more as an Arts & Entertainment or Life columnist, where I talk about what's interesting around me. I enjoy moving away from fact and just focusing on opinion. That being said, something has happened this week that feels like a step towards something for me.

On Tuesday night, I went with a few friends to see my co-worker and friend Lucia belly dance. My friend Nick took lots of great pictures of the performance, here are some of the best.

Lucia and I

Aren't they amazing photos? Nick put them on facebook and the following day his friend (who works for The Epoch Times Newspaper) asked him if he could get an article together with some pictures for the World Culture section. Remembering that I write, Nick asked me if I'd like to write the article!! So here we are, my first chance at writing for a newspaper! If I get published I will be sure to give everyone the link! Wish me luck!