a woman + a moment

photo via Anita here with the Massai, globe-trots for product ideas.

I was recently asked to write an admiration letter to someone that has made a difference in my life (alive or dead). This exercise reminded me of something I'd written a few years ago to one of my life's "guru's" Anita Roddick.  I decided instead of writing a letter I'd try to piece together the random thoughts from my journal with a new skill that I'm learning...how to make video clips & movies.

Thank you Anita... from Gia Duke on Vimeo.

The words shared in this clip were what I felt on the day that I found out Anita died. At the time I was in Zambia just 3 weeks after I saw her in person and spoke to her about my upcoing trip to Africa. So here it is...my first imovie video. 

So many emotions and thoughts came up for me during this process and I didn't have access to all of my photos... so I forsee another version of this video coming in the near future. :) This will also be the first of many posts to come that will highlight people in my life that make a difference & my once in a lifetime trip to Africa.

So let me ask you this...is there someone you'd like to thank? Someone that has made a difference in your life that you'd like to tell? I encourage you to take a few minutes in the next few days to write a little letter, create a video or share a few words with someone that matters to you...have fun & thank you for taking your time to share this special moment with me. 

Smiles & Hugs, gia

Comments

[Karen]

Nice job on video Gia. I love your feelings.

[Kanesha]

Impressive, my dear. Your words and message moved me.