Visited the Family in Tijuana

I just returned from a trip out to California and Tijuana. Approaching the San Diego airport we could see thick clouds of smoke to the left and right of the plane from the wild fires that were ravaging Southern California. Upon landing in smelled of spoke and wood. I made my way to Tijuana by trolley and crossed the border on foot. It was snowing ash at the border but after I reached the Colonia Xico higher up in the hills by taxi the air improved. I had a great visit with the family although too short. Karinas daughter Karely continues to grow and is so cute. There is a new little one in the family by the name of Joseline, Janeth's first daughter. I talked to Oscar by phone and he is in Mexicali finishing the seminary to be a catholic priest. Maggie has graduated highschool and is saving for college. Ana Maria is in her last year of highschool and is planning on going to the university next year. Teresa is expecting a marraige proposal from her boyfriend sometime in December and Lili and Charlie are dating and have a good relationship. The girls relationship with their dad has improved a lot so that is great. It is not perfect but much better. Lili's health is of some concern but she is visiting the doctor this week and we await word.

Winner Best Documenatry at Angelus Student Film Festival

I received some great news this weekend. La Quinceañera won best documentary at the Angelus Student Film Festival in LA. My friend Gabriel Nelson was there at the awards ceremony in my place and accepted the award on my behalf. The winners of the festival will screen oct. 27th at 5:30 at the DGA theater on Sunset blvd. I'm very excited to go to the screening and meet other filmmakers and industry professionals. Before the screening in L.A. I will go down to Tijuana for a couple days and visit the family and catch up with them. I am really looking forward to that as I have not seen them in about a year now.