Its been a while
I wonder how many people I have lost for my hiatus from making posts. Granted, I have been reading everyone else post, though I often save my comments for self reflection. I can hardly believe that is is May! How about that, another Mother's day, another spring, another summer to bloom. It has been quite an exciting time for us here.
Well, I want to start out my journal in a refreshing way, embracing much of the interests I have been indulging in lately. Its all been about the pursuit of peace, exploring my intellectual pursuits and sharing it with my pre-teens and teens. I do go with the flow of life these days and while I am no expert, I learn something about myself and life everyday.
Some things to update. Since the last time I added a note here I've been quite busy taking two children to formal galas where one child served as Mistress of Ceremony while her older sister gave a speech in mandarin. At another time, I am coordinating with one child to continue her mandarin studies with her teacher. A television shoot then makes its way into our lives and I find myself shuttling the one child to this, thankfully the shoot was able to be done in one take. She's a real pro when she's on the job. However, I make sure I have plenty of entertainment for myself, palm, digital cam, handy dandy spiritual book, and a snack.
Then the oldest daughter announces she wishes to start her own magazine. As a good mother and mentor I told her to do her research etc. She does and comes back with a proposal that made more sense than I've heard from adults committed to throwing their entire life away. Go for it and see where it takes you. A couple weeks pass, she works her networks for capital, sponsors and flirts with advertisers. She solicits for submissions and goes to town at acquiring an email, designing her website, and finding a printer. She secures her capital, a digital camera, and lots of advice.
"I'm riding shotgun, to her..." I find myself saying when adults think they can talk to me to get to her. "No, its all her. Please, don't hesitate because I'm here."
I have no ambition. Ada's got more than enough for an army.
A week later we make it to meet with a manga artist giving workshops in NYC public Library, then we make it to the comic con. We stay for a couple of workshops where she meets with a comic artist paneling for the Museum of Comic and Comic Art (MoCCA), and Jimmy Gownley creator of Amelia rules. Ada's young, 11 at the time full of fire and doesn't know the practice of moderation. She's good, she networks enviably.
The week follows that she's tabling at a local flea market to sell her new mini-comics "Cats Vs. Mice"
"I'm glad I learned to keep my art, I want to show it to other artists to get their advice and stuff." She said to me it was one of those many moments when we're sitting in my bed watching the recorded anime from the DVR.
"As long as you're having fun, sweetie." I remind her as I brush my fingers along the rows of braids on her head. She can be like a kitten.
"But girl, you can work a mother to the bone. I swear dealing with you and your sibs is a job all by itself."
Yesterday, was the opening of the Student art gallery at the Mount Vernon Library. We made our way to that, only to be surprised that my son had work on display. That was really nice to see.
"Mom, get pictures for me for my magazine." Ada whispers. She had rushed over while she and her sister were doing their laundry.
"Yeah, I got you." I laughed.
Today, was a workshop with the cartoonist Jerry Craft creator of "Momas Boyz," at the mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club. This time I got to run in between doing my laundry. But it was fun.
"Don't forget to take pictures...you space out a lot." I said.
"You're not going with me?" She asked.
"I'll meet you there, you're 12, practice getting around on your own. Call me, let me know when you get there." I say. Its the kind of thing you do as a parent when you nudge the fledglings onward. Its time. Yet, I will be sensitive, play this by ear just how much space I give her. Encourage her to take her space too, yes.
She did great. I was happy for her that she got to meet with and work with another professional artist, reinforce the business end on her research to publishing her own magazine and mini-comics.
I was wet too. I always hate being wet.
You know, my work for pay on a critical nursing unit is rewarding yet less work than managing three exceptional children.
Wanna switch with me for five hours a week?
Ciao, Next time.
Cartoonist, Jerry Craft "Mamas Boyz"
Sakile (Ada) with mangaka Misako Rocks! (Jr. in the background)
Well, I want to start out my journal in a refreshing way, embracing much of the interests I have been indulging in lately. Its all been about the pursuit of peace, exploring my intellectual pursuits and sharing it with my pre-teens and teens. I do go with the flow of life these days and while I am no expert, I learn something about myself and life everyday.
Some things to update. Since the last time I added a note here I've been quite busy taking two children to formal galas where one child served as Mistress of Ceremony while her older sister gave a speech in mandarin. At another time, I am coordinating with one child to continue her mandarin studies with her teacher. A television shoot then makes its way into our lives and I find myself shuttling the one child to this, thankfully the shoot was able to be done in one take. She's a real pro when she's on the job. However, I make sure I have plenty of entertainment for myself, palm, digital cam, handy dandy spiritual book, and a snack.
Then the oldest daughter announces she wishes to start her own magazine. As a good mother and mentor I told her to do her research etc. She does and comes back with a proposal that made more sense than I've heard from adults committed to throwing their entire life away. Go for it and see where it takes you. A couple weeks pass, she works her networks for capital, sponsors and flirts with advertisers. She solicits for submissions and goes to town at acquiring an email, designing her website, and finding a printer. She secures her capital, a digital camera, and lots of advice.
"I'm riding shotgun, to her..." I find myself saying when adults think they can talk to me to get to her. "No, its all her. Please, don't hesitate because I'm here."
I have no ambition. Ada's got more than enough for an army.
A week later we make it to meet with a manga artist giving workshops in NYC public Library, then we make it to the comic con. We stay for a couple of workshops where she meets with a comic artist paneling for the Museum of Comic and Comic Art (MoCCA), and Jimmy Gownley creator of Amelia rules. Ada's young, 11 at the time full of fire and doesn't know the practice of moderation. She's good, she networks enviably.
The week follows that she's tabling at a local flea market to sell her new mini-comics "Cats Vs. Mice"
"I'm glad I learned to keep my art, I want to show it to other artists to get their advice and stuff." She said to me it was one of those many moments when we're sitting in my bed watching the recorded anime from the DVR.
"As long as you're having fun, sweetie." I remind her as I brush my fingers along the rows of braids on her head. She can be like a kitten.
"But girl, you can work a mother to the bone. I swear dealing with you and your sibs is a job all by itself."
Yesterday, was the opening of the Student art gallery at the Mount Vernon Library. We made our way to that, only to be surprised that my son had work on display. That was really nice to see.
"Mom, get pictures for me for my magazine." Ada whispers. She had rushed over while she and her sister were doing their laundry.
"Yeah, I got you." I laughed.
Today, was a workshop with the cartoonist Jerry Craft creator of "Momas Boyz," at the mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club. This time I got to run in between doing my laundry. But it was fun.
"Don't forget to take pictures...you space out a lot." I said.
"You're not going with me?" She asked.
"I'll meet you there, you're 12, practice getting around on your own. Call me, let me know when you get there." I say. Its the kind of thing you do as a parent when you nudge the fledglings onward. Its time. Yet, I will be sensitive, play this by ear just how much space I give her. Encourage her to take her space too, yes.
She did great. I was happy for her that she got to meet with and work with another professional artist, reinforce the business end on her research to publishing her own magazine and mini-comics.
I was wet too. I always hate being wet.
You know, my work for pay on a critical nursing unit is rewarding yet less work than managing three exceptional children.
Wanna switch with me for five hours a week?
Ciao, Next time.
Cartoonist, Jerry Craft "Mamas Boyz" Sakile (Ada) with mangaka Misako Rocks! (Jr. in the background)-
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cheerful
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