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Some things to think about as you reflect:

How did you choose the saying?

How did you choose the format of the message?

What did you learn?

What could you do differently?

Wow, it seems as if yesterday I started this project and now it has come to a close. I choose my song "La Vida es un Carnaval" because I thought the message was on time and I enjoy the music of Celia Cruz. Furthermore,  as I shared before, I felt it was an opportunity to give the world my culture. It is not very often that Afro- Latinos make the frontpage if it is not for baseball. Actually, most times me saying I am Cuban to most people seems like an anomaly. This music video for me served as a gentle reminder that it i not an anomaly. Outside of the personal message I wanted to send the next portion is the actual message of the song. La vida es un carnaval translates to life is a party.  The song talks about life's ups and downs but through it all life is really what you make it. I framed the curation of my video around my family and I having a party. Not my original plan because of the cold weather. However, scene by scene it was constant fun or at least that is the emotion I  tried to evoke. From the beginning where my brother was dancing all the way to the end with the flying of the very vibrant Cuban Flag. It was truly enjoyable. I hope that even in the slightest you perceived me and the joy I have with my family.  I learned that creativity happens from an open mind.  One that can spin or change an idea at the drop of a hat. I also learned that the larger the video the more time that is required for editing the video. I will remember that  going forward. Changing views going forward I want to continue to hit the ground running form the perspective of me being Hispanic. I also want to change the format of the way I create videos to include more people, different techniques, and changing the platform I use to edit. Each new project is a monster in its self but each is managable. Have a Happy Christmas and a Happy Holiday.