Wise Words

Seldom do I post other people's work, I think the last time I did something such as that was when I posted the write-up for NarryLikes, and we all know that was a LONG time ago. But I came across something highly inspirational today and I just couldn't contain it, I had to let you all know about it, and how I feel. I'm at the point in my life where I need to figure out where exactly I want to go and what exactly I want to do. I was asked by a friend this morning what my goals were and of course, I was able to tell her, "Art director, simple as that. I want to run the show and convey dreams in the image that I envision them in." The thing is, how does one do that. And when you get to this point, where you need to decide whether that is the path you'll take or if you will go in the opposite direction, what is it that you will do? Failure is not what scares of the most, but realizing our dreams is. I came across a Maestro Knows video this morning that gave his story and his thoughts on this process...enjoy.

Now I'm not yearning to be Levi Maestro, or emulate his success. But this video, out of all the videos I've watched of his, this speaks to me the most. This is my shit, this photography, art, culture, etc. this is ME. I used to post photos from cracked out enV2, then moved on to my mom's Coolpix camera, to what you as the reader see now, my D40. I've gotten praise and I've gotten shit on many a time, but see thats what makes me want this so badly. I feel that I haven't even begun etching into the stone that is my success yet, and I've got so far to go...but I've go the tools, I've got my plan, my format, and yes; things will not always go according to plan, but it will all come together one way or another. I've got family that works for NASA, USDA, all that. I don't want that, in fact: motherfuck a corporate job. Working in a cubicle complex for the remainder of my life is not something I want. Of course a job as such offers a lot of benefits and security, but it's not what I want. I live and breath this. This my fiery soliloquy, you know...like Edward Norton in 25TH Hour. I'll catch you all later, be blessed. Find your dreams, find your success.

Peace & God Bless

GM