I’m Under Construction
26 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment
I know it’s been AWHILE since I’ve posted. I’ve been caught up in finishing the final pieces of The Bi-deology Project, Part One. The video and the website just went live. Check out Part One here.
In the meantime, my AMAZING web designer, Lidia Anain, who just finished The Bi-deology Project website and will be tackling the L Media House website, will also be redesigning my personal site, right here! I’m definitely excited for the upgrade. She does incredible work and I encourage you to hit her up if you’re ready to upgrade the look of your site. If she’ll take you on as a client, I assure you, you’ll do nothing but benefit.
Another shout out to CJ Something from 23rd&Below who did all the camerawork and video editing for The Bi-deology Project. I know he thinks I’m crazy between all the people we interviewed and my personal rantings on sexuality that he had to tolerate lol. This is probably why I can only collaborate with certain people…truly, good people.
Lastly, I just had my first article published on Zora&Alice. If you haven’t already joined their facebook page and put them on your daily online reading schedule, DO IT!!!! L Media House will likely be collaborating with on their first venture into online TV. Yes, my company is making moves!
Enjoy the spring weather. Follow my tweets for updates on The Bi-deology Project and the rest of my life.
Much love,
Ari
Back on my freelancing tip
24 Mar 2010 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: black women's blog, black women's magazine, Young Black Women, Zora-Alice
One of my goals this year was to start freelancing again. I used to write for the Star Ledger (like 3 years ago) and I’ve dabbled in some other publications, but I’ve been kind of MIA lately when it comes to getting published. But I’mmmm BAAACCCCKKKK (Mase cue).
I recently got hired to be a contributor for a new young black women’s magazine/blog called Zora & Alice. I absolutely LOVE their mission and want to do everything in my power to support them in their growth. Hence, I’m writing this post to ask all my readers to show the site some love on the regular. My first article will be published in April. I’ll be sure to post the links when the article goes live.
In the meantime… join the Zora & Alice network on Facebook and Twitter.
And visit the site http://zora-alice.com
I Wouldn’t Have Chosen It for Myself, But Blessings Come in Disguise
10 Mar 2010 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: being a writer, job offer, Philadelphia, post-graduation, Teach for America, teaching
When I dream of Arielle, the woman that I aspire to be, I see her doing a lot of things. I see her writing, inspiring, filming, and provoking. I see her giving back to her community and mentoring many young women. I see her adopting daughters and bearing sons. I see her loving even when she thinks she is incapable and sharing her life with a partner who appreciates her. I’ve watched her accomplish incredible things in my dreams. And even though I know that the 20 yr old Arielle will get there, I don’t see a clear path from the present to the future.
When I surrender my prayers to God each night, I ask Him to pave that path. But truthfully the gate he has opened for the next phase of my journey wasn’t exactly what I would have chosen for myself. But blessings come in disguise.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
