Back in from a brisk, cold walk around the icy block, underneath the snow-crusted bridge, along railroad tracks…alone with my thoughts.
Listening to my favorite tunes from a generic $20 MP3 player. All I really need.
Much to think about during these heavy times, thanks to give, aid to share, and lots of personal priorities to address; one being seriously learning Swedish.
Currently working on many big projects, including putting together the MatadorU Photography curriculum with fellow writer and photographer, Paul Sullivan, and a slew of amazing guest photographers whose work I greatly admire. As I’ve been working on the project, I’ve been learning a lot as well. Tons of ah-a! moments when elements that I’ve understood separately for so long finally came together, showing me how they truly work together.
Also, working on an article that I’m excited about, and need to turn in a draft for within the next few days.
Tenative 6-month Outlook
Tentative because God may have other plans and His plans win.
February will find me in London for the Travellers’ Tales festival. In March, I plan on moderating a panel at the WDLS conference in Vienna, while the latter part of March may find me working with one of my favorite shows in Nigeria. April takes me to Istanbul to cover the International Destination Expo. The hubby and I may head somewhere intimate in May, and June will bring me to New York for TBEX.
And the rest of the year?
More travel in the forecast mostly along the realm of photojournalism work for nonprofits in Africa and Asia. Assignments and travel detours sprinkled in between.
Ideas to pitch, queries to follow up on, opportunities to consider.
The walk was invigorating, cleansing my mind, clearing a few things up. I need to take more winter walks.
New photography accolades have been added to the notables page, and new articles/photo essays posted under Guardian UK and Matador Network.