june twenty-ninth

i'd like to start by apologizing for the time-lapse between posts. new york is a busy place and i've been simply spellbound by the splendor of the city, lost in the lifeblood that floods the streets. after a month of being here, i finally feel like i'm a part of the crowd, no longer am i sticking out like a sore southern thumb. i have gained a better sense of direction, skimmed the surface of gotham's vernacular, and learned the ever handy secret of city flats. the big apple has forced me to grow up a great deal in a short amount of time, and i'm grateful for every lesson learned.

work has been constant, which is a blessing for both the agency and my ever curious mind. i've been transitioning from a social media management intern into a creative as those above me recognize my eye for cinematography. recently i've been planning, shooting, and editing still photography and short spots for one of our top clients (of course for confidentiality reasons i can't divulge much more than that) and experimenting with animation. it has been so refreshing to be back in an editing bay, i hope that my diverse background will soon be held invaluable and the powers that be are forced to keep me on board. only time will tell.

until next time friends. 

june eleventh

i had a beautiful weekend in the city. a few shows, a nice date, a long run, and a good book... all made for a perfect reprise after a busy week. but mondays always come and here i sit at work again. luckily, i have some new editing software to play with! here are two of my favorite shots from yesterday. 

when i get caught dancing to the justified album at work.

june fourth

these six a.m. wake-up calls will be the death of me... but if i keep reminding myself what i'm working towards, it all seems worth it. i love waking up every morning with a purpose. this isn't to say that i lacked one before, but now i have a centralized focus and my professional life makes a bit more sense. super duper excited to get my brand-new iMac desktop (company provided) complete with final cut pro on wednesday! the editing nerd inside me will certainly be in full force and i am looking forward to utilizing my production skills here at the agency. 

a few north carolina friends are coming into town this weekend, i'll be happy to have a little piece of home here in the big city, if only for a short time. missing the south every day! peggy and i gathered some interesting statistics the other night: number of chick-fil-a's in NC, 143... number of chick-fil-a's in CA, 50.... number of chick-fil-a's in NY, 1. blasphemy. maybe someone will send me a carolina care package sometime soon....

june first

three days. that's all it's been, and it only took one to know i made the right decision. i came to new york on a leap of faith, uncertain of my position within this line of work but confident that given the opportunity, i could make things happen. and sure enough i was right. my internship began on wednesday and already i'm demonstrating my capability as an employee and a media professional. for those of you who don't know, i'm working for an advertising agency called 

we specialize in business to business advertising and are a small firm of twelve + one intern. gigante vaz is a true testament to the philosophy "less is more"... we are devoted to client service and operate on a more personal level than larger, mainstream agencies. this summer i will be working on a commercial real estate account, Mack-Cali, and hope to prove my worth in order to land a full time position in the near future. this means i arrive first, leave late, and never complain about working for free. i'm so very excited and grateful for this opportunity, and look forward to sharing my experiences with you.