Luckily Brian Stelter posted a reminder on Facebook:

“Page One” is premiering on the History Channel starting…now!

–I almost missed it…almost. Thanks to Verizon, I was not only able to watch it, but I also set it to record on my DVR.

@pageonemovie, Twitter, 2011.

Yes, I watched it twice (thank you, DVR). What better publication than The New York Times, to showcase its reality and mechanics of its company, in an industry many believe to be “dying?”

From internal scandals to publishing stories exposing corruption within other companies in the newspaper business, The NYTimes in this documentary becomes a petri dish, with the practicalities of life as NYT employees, magnified.

If you are yet to see this documentary, please do. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist, media buff or just a New York Times reader, this film is definitely worth it.

It's official. Collage/Photos by Olivia Obineme, 2011.

The January issue of Baltimore magazine will be my first magazine as a staff member of the publication. Seeing my name with my title(s) has just confirmed it for me –that I’m really doing this. I’m working in this unpredictable, yet fascinating industry. But, I’m nowhere near being a “success” –at least, that’s what I believe. If I thought that I made it just because my name is in a professional publication, then there will be no progression. I would be satisfied with mediocre –and I’m not one to settle for mediocre. I want to make my mark in this business (yes, that’s what it is). But, I will take every accomplishment and do a little happy dance, then move on to the next challenge. God knows, as long as I keep an open mind, there will be many more obstacles to take on –just bring it.

It’s mind-boggling, taking a look at so many personal sites of my peers, professionals and even some of my professors –there are just so many of them and trying to be original from all that is the biggest challenge.

How can I stand out?

But, it hit me. I should put all that aside. The whole point of this “portfolio” is to have a place to show my work…to show who I am. Originality will come as the site grows.

So, that’s what I’m going to do. I think it’s certainly okay to combine my portfolio with blog posts about what goes on in the world of Olivia. No, nothing too personal on here, but if it’s something I think is worth sharing with all of you –I’ll share it.

If you have thoughts on what I share, feel free to lay them on me. It’s all good.

~O

Peace,

Olivia O.