My Dream was to be a television script writer. To be one of the staff writers for a series. I remember I use to write sample scripts for shows like Girlfriends when I was in college. Not sure if that’s so much of a dream anymore now that black sitcoms are almost officially dead. But damn I so want to pursue my dream again…
I need to get back to LA. My first time there was last year for the BET Awards and it was absolute chaos. I stayed at the Roosevelt hotel which was right across from Michael Jackson’s star. He had just passed like two or three days beforehand so it was complete chaos and a total tourist attraction. My decision to go was last minute and I was flown out. BET hooked me up with great seats and the experience overall (once inside the event) was overwhelming and amazing. I remember writing all of this positive stuff about the show (because I updated the site live from my blackberry) and then getting home, and watching it and thinking it was so horrible. Maybe it was the energy in the building that made it so great at that particular time…or maybe it was just me lost in the moment. it was my first BET Awards…my second awards show (the first being the HIp Hop Awards).
This year i’ve been asked back for some great opportunities involving the show but I haven’t decided on if I’m ready to take those steps….although it’s necessary to expand my brand. I’m just moving at my own pace because trying to rush things in an effort to be everything everyone else wants you to be, will only drive yourself crazy in the end. You have to make sure you are ready…and I’m not sure if I’m ready ….
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Hi, I'm Necole!
Necole, you are amazing. You are such a rolemodel for women of all ages. You prove that with a game plan, a goal, discipline, and a positive attitude, you can accomplish your goals and make your dreams a reality. Don’t give up on your dream. You definitely encourage me to allow my dream to thrive everyday. You can do anything, Necole. You’ve already proved it to yourself.
P.s… I’m addicted to both ur blogs. I check them every morning via my blackberry before I brush my teeth 😡
Hey Necole! Glad the dream of LA was not completely abandoned! Pace yourself accordingly, but dont let great opportunites pass you by! Though i’m sure they’ll be back around!
PS: What happened to the NB store that was supposed to open this month!?
I truely wish you all the best. Only you know when you are ready to take the next steps, just don’t let fear of success hold you back. I can’t speak for you to say you’re scared, I am speaking for myself and in memory of missed opportunities; bc I was scared to fail I walked on the safe side and stayed within my own comfort zone.
“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us”
It’s so funny you say that about the BET awards. Because the first time I did the Hip Hop Awards red carpet I felt the same way. I was so overwhelmed interviewing everyone. It was very surreal and as you said absolute chaos (albeit good chaos). But then when I watched it on tv…very different.
As far as the script writing is concerned…the black sitcom might be dead but the Internet is on and popping. BET is starting to do webseries so there’s an idea…
But I so feel you on the pacing. I’m in the same place. Trying to expand my brand but understand my constraints being one person. Like you, I want to make sure I’m ready. Great post!
Well,Necole that is (one of) your dreams. That may just be an once in a lifetime opportunity. When do you think that you will be ready?
@jdaymia906 i decided to turn the store idea into a clothing line. Now i’m launching Born Bitchie :-p
I say pray on it! Clearly doors are being opened but I agree with you not rushing and doing what feels write to Necole!
AS I READ MORE IN DEPTH ABOUT THE ROAD YOU CHOSE TO FOLLOW, I AM MORE INSPIRED. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN FROM OHIO WHO IS TRYING TO GO INTO THE SAME DIRECTION THAT YOU HAVE CHOSE TO TAKE. I FEEL AS THOUGH I CAN’T BECAUSE I HAVE LITTLE OPPURTUNITY AND DO NOT KNOW WHICH DOOR TO OPEN. LET ALONE WHICH DOOR TO GO TO. I WISH I COULD BE GIVEN THE OPPURTUNITY TO SORE TO GREATNESS AS YOU DID. I WOULD LOVE TO LEARN MORE FROM YOU IF POSSIBLE. IT WOULD BE A DREAM TO GET A RESPONSE.
May GOD Bless you Necole!!! Mark
So, I’m going to keep this as short as possible but as a writer who has a story to tell I don’t think I will… Therefore, I am happy this is an old post because people won’t have to suffer through my thoughts.
At the age of 13 I told myself I wanted to be writer. Comparing that to what my friends wanted to do seemed to simple… To easy. So up until January of this year I was wasting time and LOTS of money pursuing everything but what I wanted to do. Looking back at it now, I’m happy I did it this way because I feel as a writer you HAVE to live… Be able to see and experience stories that are true… Stories that if told in the proper way will provide solutions to those who are looking.
We ALL have a story to tell because we all go through situations that have a beginning and an end; the middle is the ONLY thing that is different. The middle is what I’ve chased after up until this point. I tried to live the dreams of others, while avoiding mines. I didn’t realize it then but I was in search of views outside of my own. Through this mindset, I eventually realized that arguments happen because two people refuse to acknowledge they have reached a point we’re two different views collide… The ability to realize and decide to work through the problem by finding a solution that both parties can live with is something I’ve learned because I wanted to co-exist in a world I never truly felt apart of.
At this point, I’ve created my circle of friends/family that is TRULY the foundation I need to succeed not only as a friend/family member, but as a person. I have my own identity and that identity is a writer.
Your post is a testament that you can be fully aware of who you are and run away from it… But when the timing is right, it’s right!
I love your story and EVERYTHING you represent… It might be hard to read or comprehend such a thing from a stranger because of the danger strangers may bring. But I can honestly and innocently say that I will one day work with you on writing something, if it’s the LAST thing I do as a writer, because for me simply leaving a comment after reading your story and feeling inspired is enough… I have to pay you back through asking you to join my foundation once my foundations is done being built… You will hear from me again and hopefully it’s sooner than I or you think!