07 October - Magazine News
“Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity... You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things.”
So, I’ll be honest, I’ve been dreading writing this post all week.
It’s not because of anything specific, just that I've been so incredibly busy. This is show week for Alice in Wonderland, and my focus has been squarely on the stage. The past few days have been a blur of painting sets, finishing my costume—shoutout to the Fish Footman’s flippers—and getting ready for our first performance on Thursday.
Last week, I found myself in a sort of "fuck it" mindset—just getting done what needs to be done, when I have the time, without overthinking it. And it worked. I made great progress on the Founder's Note and the Myriad article, and somehow also volunteered to run social media for the theatre department. When you’re in motion, you stay in motion.
This week is all about the play, but I’ve found that the creative energy is spilling over. The magazine is making steady progress because I’ve stopped separating the tasks. I’m working on writing and design hand-in-hand, and it feels so much more fluid. It’s a good reminder that the process doesn’t have to be linear. I love being able to hop from one task to another, flowing with my creativity as it comes and goes.
This update is short and sweet because that’s the season I’m in. I’m opening myself up to the opportunities that arise and embracing the chaos of a creative life. Right now, that life is happening on a stage.
Thanks for being here for it.
Best,
Brandon Tellez
Founder, Shoot the Breeze Magazine
