Discover. Do. Repeat

You just might care a little too much.

There’s so much freedom and power in not caring what others think of you. This isn’t new for me, honestly, I cared less as a kid. Just ask anyone who knew me back then. But as I’ve grown, my emotional intelligence has expanded. Sometimes that’s a fault, other times it’s a saving grace.

Post-Alby (Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival), I’ve been thinking about what it means to bring my full self into more spaces. When you do, you’re not only fully represented; you also feel grounded and confident in whatever room you walk into.

The photo below was taken during a local bar night with a friend. I danced for over an hour straight, all for me. Not for attention, not for anyone else. Just pure joy.

Evan, my friend standing next to the guy in the Spider-Man costume, had never seen me move like that. Wild, considering we’ve known each other all three years I’ve been in L.A. But it just goes to show, different spaces can bring out different versions of you.

I’d love to always feel empowered to be my full self in every space, but we’ll see how the journey unfolds. Wish me luck.

Support A Fellow Filmmaker

My good friend Dale Cosio is making his debut film — a story near and dear to him. It centers on a gritty yet heartwarming tale set in the slums of Manila, following how one discarded meal travels through unseen corners of the city, connecting lives divided by class, hunger, and survival. Dust It Off explores the real-life practice of Pag Pag — gathering and recooking leftover food from the trash — a haunting yet deeply human reflection of resilience. Dale’s goal is to tell this story truthfully, not for pity or outrage, but to help audiences see the people often unseen.

He’s actually out on location in the Philippines as we speak!

Dale was one of the first five people I met when I moved out West. From day one, I asked him what his dream was. He told me about a story that would eventually evolve into this short — one he’s always wanted to bring to life. I told him I’d help however I could. So here’s me doing my part: spreading his dream and asking you all to help make it real.

Believe it or not, Dale is already more than halfway to his GoFundMe goal. If you can, I’m sure he’d appreciate any amount to help him finish the film.