{"id":1097,"date":"2020-10-21T11:08:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T15:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/github\/bayfrontmedia\/academysrq.org\/web\/posts\/happenings\/all-that-glitters-may-be-diamonds\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T11:35:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T16:35:38","slug":"all-that-glitters-may-be-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.academysrq.org\/en\/posts\/member-stories\/all-that-glitters-may-be-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"All That Glitters May Be Diamonds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Whoa! What a thrilling experience I just had, if you are wondering, I was involved in a list of unfamiliar projects that had me on the edge of doing new things right. First, in August, I was asked to write an original song for the Academy\u2019s 2nd Annual Telethon. After the telethon aired, I was contacted by a senior program officer of Clubhouse International and asked to perform my song for the USA Clubhouse conference and give a talk about my life experience. Being involved in the Clubhouse\u2019s project had me very excited but also nervous because I have not done the things required for this project. My world has changed after knowing what goes into play when creating videos and performing speeches. I knew what I could bring to the table, but I realized how much I do not know. I really hope that I can become very skilled and comfortable in front of a recording camera, even though I have become used to it but it\u2019s going to take time for it to feel natural. I had so much fun dipping my talents in that lovely process of creating inspiration for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I thank all who helped me along the way in creating this project. I look forward to collaborating on other projects with other talented artists. I\u2019m guessing somewhere in the future, staff member Jodi-lee and I will collaborate on a song; I would love that. Just remember; we\u2019re all talented in our own ways, so let\u2019s really bite down and press on our gifts until it turns into many diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note to our readers<\/u>: To watch video of Terrell\u2019s speech and rap song (10 minutes total time), please click on the link below. This recording was produced in the Academy\u2019s multimedia studio. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n