First Week(s) of Work

So, I officially started work at the Center for Digital Storytelling about a week ago. So far so good, except that I'm definitely experiencing some of what we talked about at the PSO as far as trying to figure out where I fit in at the organization. This is the first year that CDS has had a VISTA, and though there seems to be a lot going on here, I'm still not sure exactly how I'll be involved in all of it. Well, no reason to panic yet, I'm sure things will fall into place as time goes on.

The good news is that the center hosted an open workshop last week. Open workshops are where community members can sign up to come do a three day workshop to learn how to do digital storytelling. The goal of the three days is for every participant to produce a digital story. The workshop begins with a story/script writing circle and ends three days later with a screening of everyone's finished work. It's an intense process but very rewarding. I had the chance to particpate in the workshop, allowing me to see how they work from a partcipant's perspective as the first step in my training as a workshop facilitator. Yay! I love making digital stories, so I can't complain about spending half of my first week at work making one.

In other news, the housing search continues. It's not easy to find housing in Berkeley on a VISTA stipend, but it is possible. I've seen a few apartments so far and hopefully will find the right place soon.

Hmmm...guess that's all for now. I trust everything is going well for the rest of y'all! Hopefully in the near future I will start a blip.tv account and post the digital story I made in the workshop.

Comment from brittney fosbrook on September 18, 2006 - 8:02pm

i am interested in the next open workshop.  be sure to keep me updated because I would love to attend.  if you are interested in coming to the city sometime, i'll be here!

Comment from Jessica McCoy on September 19, 2006 - 5:19pm

sounds good! I'm still getting settled into Berkeley so I haven't thought much about making it over to SF, but I'm sure I will soon! Hope all is well with you and that you're enjoying your position.