2-minute read time.
Apologies for the quiet stretch! I’ve been juggling quite a bit lately – between classes, writing competitions, and a collaboration with a close friend, the past few weeks have been full.
A friend of mine has been producing and performing in a show for our local Fringe Festival, and I’ve been helping her prepare the video components. The production is a musical paired with a photo set, and my role was to turn those photos into animated sequences and visual effects. Twenty‑two videos later (conceptualized, storyboarded, and edited), most of my evenings were spent working late into the night after my day job. I’m still catching up on sleep, but the effort paid off. The show received a four‑out‑of‑five‑star review, and the background video work was mentioned specifically, which was incredibly rewarding to hear.
One of my favorite moments was creating an ember effect: small particles drifting across the screen. It was a subtle detail, but it added something special.
That’s the quick version of what I’ve been up to. I’m looking forward to wrapping up my last class of the summer and taking a much‑needed break in August.
Before I sign off, a few thoughts for anyone else balancing a lot at once:
- Make time for passion projects. Creative work can be grounding, especially when your day‑to‑day role doesn’t fully tap into that side of you.
- Collaborate when you can. Working with talented friends can lead to meaningful projects and experiences.
- Late nights are fine, but sparingly. Many of us do our best work in those quiet hours, but it’s worth keeping it occasional. Rest matters.
- Acknowledge your wins. Big or small, they’re worth recognizing.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope things are going well in your own projects and routines.
Kristy
