Letter from the Editor

I’m not a resolutions kind of gal— most of resolutions I’ve made were involved in an elementary school assignment. That is, until 2018 rolled around.

I made a point to sit down at my typewriter and make a list of statements. My sweet little typewriter that, at the time, had an O key that refused to function. It wasn’t a list of unattainable goals or things that only involved my physical appearance: it was an open-ended list.

2018 RESOLUTIONS

1. fix the margins in the Peru magazine (it's been two years).

2. work on a new project (but don't stress yourself out over not creating new work).

3. believe in yourself. you're doin' great.

4. maybe try learning french again? profiter du present.

5. go forth and kick ass (you can do it).

6. actually take your makeup off at the end of the day (please, megs).

7. if all else fails, forget this list and have a good time (except for #1, #3, #5, & #7).

Did I teach myself French? Non. But, I tried (and I’ll probably try again this year, until March rolls around). I did fix the margins on the Perú magazine. I didn’t start a new project, but I taught a workshop and sent a print to New York. I still haven’t started a new art project, but I have this whole magazine thing now, which would probably count for something.

So, what’s the takeaway from this list of resolutions that’s now two years old? Be kind to yourself. You can list out resolutions and plan all you want, but life will happen anyway.