I'm giving thanks

As I jogged along the streets in the Uniontown Salvation Army's "Turkey Trot" this morning, I could not help but think of what this holiday means. Although the world around us may be turbulent and unsettled, it is important to take stock and give thanks. I have so much to be thankful for. I look at the New York skyline and am awestricken by my city. I come to Uniontown and am proud that I was able to grow up in a town that is a working class, Patriotic place where its residents know how blessed we are to be Americans. I look at my family, my friends, my elders, and I am amazed at their unconditional love and support. They are such a blessing to me.
This year in particular, I am thankful for my healthy family. I'm thankful that during a time when I was without steady work, I was able to learn more and hone my journalism skills. I was able to use my two legs to run a marathon and I was able to use my voice to sing my heart out with my first cabaret performance. Life is such a gift that I've grown to appreciate and on this day I am so very thankful.
As we sit together at our Thanksgiving tables, let's say a prayer of thanks for those who came before us and let's raise our glasses to the men and women at home and abroad who fight to protect us.

With love and thanks,
CD

NYC Marathon Pics and Video - A big "Byte" of the big apple

Above:  Mel & Indy near mile 23 waiting to cheer
    Above:  Brooke, Melanie and Katie near Mile 12!
       Above:  The sea of runners
Me - Really Excited at Mile 23!

I took a big "Byte" of the big apple this weekend.  The New York City Marathon is sheer magic.  Here's a video I put together and a few pics.  If anyone is interested in reading a complete recap, please feel free to email me and I will send it to you.  (Warning, It's long!)  

Thank you for your support, dear watchers and readers.  

CD

NYC Marathon Memories from Courtney Davis on Vimeo.

Courtney's Newest Demo....

My newest demo complete with packages shoot, written, produced and edited by me.  

Courtney Davis Demo Reel from Courtney Davis on Vimeo.

NYC Marathon Training

    (Pictured, me, after completing the Queens Half Marathon)

Faithful bytes followers, I am sorry.  You're blogger has been busy training for the NYC Marathon which is five short days away.  So I must give a heartfelt apology for my lack of material over the past several weeks.  Come November 2nd, all will be better and your aspiring digital journalist will be back at work.  

I am going to attempt to carry my newest gadget, the flip cam, along with me for 26.2 miles and put together a short piece on what I hope will be a memorable day.  (thanks Papa!)

A shout out to Mere who is also running the race.....proud of you sis.  

If you are in the big apple, why not look out for bib # 56171 (me!).  I'll be sharing some "bytes" from the five borough rush next Monday.  

CD

stand-up montage

Back to School Time!

My latest post is on urban universities.  

Shot, written, produced and edited by Courtney Davis

Last Day of my digital journalism course

Today was the last day of an eight week program in digital journalism at the New York Film Academy.   It was tough to be a student again, but truly rewarding.  The class was a phenomenal learning experience for me and I cannot believe it has come to an end.  For the first time in my post college life, I woke up everyday excited about what I would learn and do at school!  I gained practical experience and feel more empowered about my decision to continue on the path to becoming a journalist.  

I will soon be investing in my own equipment so that I can continue to tell stories.  

More posts to come.....

Thank you for watching and reading.

CD

A New Yorker's Story.....

Here is my latest interview.  I spoke with a friend of mine.  She has some great stories to tell and I always enjoy spending time with her.  

Second Avenue Subway

Will it ever happen?  We shall see.  The beginning part of the piece on black would be an anchor lead-in to the story.  Video will start after that!  

Shot, written, edited and produced by Courtney Davis

DOWN NOT OUT by Tory Johnson

Tory Johnson's story was very inspirational.  Sometimes things do happen for a reason.  

DOWN, NOT OUT

Welcome Home!

It is wonderful to end the day with this great news....

CD

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/world/asia/05korea.html

Beat the Heat

Yes, it is August.  But if you are a New Yorker you know we haven't had much of a summer.  If it is in fact summertime, here's some advice we all know, but sometimes forget.  

ATM Safety

Are sidewalk ATMS safe?  Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer has a warning for New Yorkers who choose get their cash from a sidewalk machine.  

Video shot, written, and edited by Courtney Davis.

Courtney Davis Resume Reel - produced March 2009

Welcome to My Bytes of the Big Apple

I am an aspiring digital journalist and today begins my journey into blogging.  The idea to blog, though now not so original these days, came to me this week from a course I am taking in digital journalism.  In four short weeks, I've realized I have a passion for sharing information and I love this stuff!  

My goal with "Bytes" is to be a storyteller and dig into the characters of NYC.  Some postings will be stories of which I've shot and edited and some will be of other journalists' work that I find interesting.  

This is a work in progress and I hope you will enjoy watching and reading my postings as much as I enjoy producing them. 

CD  

PS  - A special thanks to my family (mom gets the first shout out) for help with the blog name!