Easily one of my favorite days of the week...
It's my church day. A day where I anticipate greatly God's presence in worship and in fellowship with some church members that have become really good friends! It was literally the first thing on my mind when I woke up that morning....
And after all that.... anticipation... guess who didn't make it to church?!?!
This one. #teamslackinallaround
I left the house for church and totally didn't make it.... I had every intention of going, I was just tired! I ended up catching up with a friend and then went home and cuddled with my dog! Smh... What is my life??
I didn't watch TV though aaaannnnnnd I was at work super early... 6:30 to be exact. Nothing new... gotta make this money.
In other news....
Can we talk about the Birth of a Nation film?! For those who may not know, fine Nate Parker, wrote, directed, and starred in what seems to have been an amazing slave-rebellion drama! So amazing that he was offered a record-breaking $17.5 million to own the rights of the film?! This all happened at a bucket list festival that I hope to attend some day, the Sundance Film Festival. I've done some research on this film and was inspired by the time, effort, and money that went into it.
Nate (yes we're on first name basis... He's bae, duh!) pursued this film with his whole heart. It took him seven years to write it. He even gave up acting for two years to devote his time into it. Talk about passion!! Talk about BLACK EXCELLENCE!!! He spent $100,000 of his own money travelling the world to pitch the film to investors. A few basketball players and others invested and helped form his $10 million budget... Remember the offer I mentioned??? He received his money back plus some.
There are rumors that Netflix bid $20 million, but Parker turned it down to ensure that it was presented properly and to the right market!! That alone spoke volumes to me!! When you've invested in something and believe in something, your own project, you have to protect it! You don't necessarily sell to the highest bidder when it's your baby...when you want it done right!!
I'm proud of this WIN for black people!! This shows our ability to BE in an industry that doesn't want to give us a chance! This shows the world that we belong... we always belonged and our gift will always make room for us!!
I have learned to invest in myself, believe in myself, and allow myself to grow! No matter how many chances it takes... No matter how many No's I get... If it's mine, it's mine!!
I'm so here for this story!! I'm looking forward to seeing this film.
Until next time,
Stix
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