MELativity
I know that when leaving a legacy it's usually a lasting impact that was left on the world. I personally don't want to leave a legacy on the world but I'd much rather leave it to, or impact the people who I consider "my world" such as all the women in my family, my niece and nephew, friends, colleagues, etc. To me they make me the happiest that I've ever been and if I were to leave a mark or affect in a positive way I hope that it is to them because I want to be part of a happy memory in their lives because I feel like it's what I owe them. Well not owe them but they all deserve to have something that reminds them of me, because that's what I know I would've wanted when people walked out of my life or out of this earth. Though I do not know what that legacy is, I ultimately hope to find it throughout my time on earth.
Creativity, it helps me express myself whether it be through designing the next design for my nails and expressing myself through my nails; people find that so hard to believe, designing and building sets, painting, drawing, etc. People associate me with creativity and use it as a word to express my work ethic and passion. I have my own techniques that I like to use, specific brushes/ tools, certain aesthetics and ideas. I hope that my family can look back on these things and collect my things and reminisce on my life so that they can always have a piece of me. even though it is not me physically but it's a part of me, a piece of something created by me no matter how big or small said object is. The size doesn't matter (do not laugh you nasty) ultimately what matters is the meaning and impact left on them by a piece created by me.
My goal in life is to win an Academy Award for best Production and Set Design. Growing up I was never in sports or had to learn an instrument. I have never showcased a talent and have gotten a certificate, a medal, or a trophy like the other kids around me did. I've never received one. I don't really know if I can do that now, I mean I can but every time I've joined an art competition I've always lost but it's okay because that is my humbling experience. But now I have a rational fear of losing and receiving judgment so I try to avoid those kinds of situations. Hopefully In the future I will overcome this fear and I hope it'll be gone by the time I'm nominated for an Oscar. It'll take a while to get there. Not sure for how long but I know that I want to be a part of the representation of women of color working in the film industry. I pulled a Ghandi like he said “be the change you wish to see in the world” I don't ever see anyone that looks like me on screen or a name that sounds as ethnic as mine in the credits. I was tired of it and if I can be part of that change, then I will. But having my name on the big screen, and receiving an Academy Award will just make me feel things that I have never felt before. Maybe healing my inner child. I never received an award growing up but to receive one of the biggest awards in the entertainment industry would mean so much for me and make it feel like all the struggles that I will face on the path to success will be worth it. Maybe if I was to leave a legacy on the world I hope it's to all young children of color who are striving to make it in the film industry. Maybe even inspire Latinos in film that "si se suede"
I feel like ultimately I won't know how I would impact or even leave a legacy on my family or this world.. Well maybe I do, since I just gave two reasons but those are two statements that I typically always use. I can't think of anything really too interesting or meaningful but these things are things that linger in a part of my head. As of now they are hopes and thoughts that I have now but, I am only 17. As of now they are just thoughts but I can't wait for the day they become a reality. Like I said I am only 17, 18 in a week but that's besides the point. I still have my whole life to live and experience new things that will change my mindset and give me new ideas. New ones or not. No one and I mean no one can deny my creativity and passion for design. Change or no change, creativity will always be front and center when it comes to the legacy I leave in this world.
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