August 2013
Combating fears of the future
The summer is wrapping up as I write this, and I have mixed feelings.
First of all, I don’t like change. I’ve just spent three months g..
Orientation and Resetting
And so another school year begins…I can’t believe it. This is the beginning of my third year in the program, and it just seems like ..
MY FINAL POST
So here it is! My final hurrah!
It’s been a fun year, and I’m really glad that my final year as an MFA student at Columbia College ..
The End of My Marginalia Journey
Dear Marginalia friends and peers,
If you can believe this (because I can’t!)–this is my last blog post ever on Marginalia. (more…)..
On my way to orientation
As I write, I’m in a Honda dealer’s lounge, waiting for my 2005 Civic’s oil to be changed in preparation for the 2,000 mile trip ahead..
Adios!
Blue Ridge Overlook
It’s so hard to say goodbye! And difficult to sum up a year’s worth of joy, wonder, excitement, frustration, fear,..
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
Well, it had to happen eventually. Summer is coming to a close. Strangely enough, I am ok with that. Since this is going to be the last bl..
Hurray, The Garfield Park Conservatory!
I have said this before, but I’m going to say it again: I love Chicago in the summer. I’m from southern California and I love the sun, but..
What Would Bubba Do?
As a student in the Film & Video Cinema Directing MFA program at Columbia College Chicago, I make a point to be aware of what’s going on i..
Location Scouting
It must be a result of having grown up exposed to so many American films, but this past summer I haven’t been able to help but feel someho..