A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Sitting on the 405 freeway, I was thinking this and that about what's going on in my life. Life is full of uncertainties, that's certain :-), and I find it simply amazing, and amusing! I think me pondering about my life, amongst other things, must be one of my favorite past time activities! And it's FREEEE! heh!
Life is full of beautiful unknowns. It is what it is, but yet we make it what it is. Yeah? Every thing/situation/opportunity is a lesson to be learned, or not. So much went on since last Friday, so it seems. Oright, so sitting in my car, I picked up this calendar that Alec had given me for Christmas, and on the very cover, it reads the above saying by Lao Tze. I thought: Perfect timing!!
Everyone at work is talking about the merger acquisition, I could care less, and even less. But I am going to keep working 'til they kick my butt out the door. I'm not in a hurry. This year's photo la show was so-so, I wasn't as impressed as to what I saw from past years. Jaded? Maybe. There was one print that I particularly liked... It was a 36" x 36" [approx.] print of a boat ramp that fades into the water with rich yet muted colors. It was a 'quiet' photograph... and I think these are the photographs which I find most striking - to me.
There were thousands of photos there, a bit much to take in. I also realized that I like portraitures... it's the gaze! But what makes you like this so and not the other?? So I bought a camera, it's not here yet cuz it's on backorder! I might or might not make a living out of it, who knows. But in time, hopefully I'll have enough assignments to pay for the camera itself. I feel like I've been giving so much time and energy on some of the things that really don't quite matter... My job mostly, which I now lack passion. Do you sometimes feel the same?
I want to make something for myself, for once in my life... Eons ago I was majored in Photography at a reputable art institute [Hello Bridie!!], but that was cut short [very short] due to financial restraints. Took a couple of more classes at different city colleges and that was the end of my education in photography. Now I need to relearn everything from scratch. No big whoop since I find it very exciting. I've been telling myself that I'm too old for this and that, but I'm really not THAT old. Am I?
So at any rate, either I sink or swim, no one knows, but I have a very good outlook about my future. I realized that one must go accordance with his heart, because without its guidance, everything else is just fluff... that's what I've been thinking lately. Oright, the photo above was taken by my good friend Bridie. She's awesome!
So how are your dreams?
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Currently listening:
Air - Mike Mills
Comments (16)
I have no doubts that you can do whatever you set your mind too.
Posted by Derek | February 6, 2008 6:35 PM
Posted on February 6, 2008 18:35
千里之行始于足下
Posted by Steven | February 3, 2008 7:03 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 19:03
千里之行始于足下
Here is the translation of this well known Chinese quote
Posted by Steven | February 3, 2008 12:55 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 12:55
I echo the others - NVER too old - especially with your perspective on things.
Posted by dantallion | January 22, 2008 12:16 PM
Posted on January 22, 2008 12:16
Age should not be part of the obstacles a person should have to overcome in achieving their goals. In some ways I feel that age has it's advantages in that one can claim experience or knowledge.
If you have a dream or a goal, then start working towards it. The only obstacle should be finding a pen to mark the date on the calendar on which you will begin.
Posted by johnmichael | January 20, 2008 6:39 PM
Posted on January 20, 2008 18:39
Instrospection is an amazing thing, especially when it reawakens things within us that we thought we lost, but instead lay dormant, like your photography. I'm sure you didn't lose it all, but in fact, just need to dust it off and get back on the trail.
Photography is amazing... seeing things through a different set of eyes... and yet, when we attempt to capture something, we sometimes toss it off as "just a picture". Yet, somewhere within that image is your vision... and it may not become apparent until someone else sees it... through your eyes.
And yeah, sad news about Sing-Sing,huh? I always loved their music. Thankfully, Emma is going to continue on.
Posted by Rey Rey | January 20, 2008 2:04 PM
Posted on January 20, 2008 14:04
I would first off just like to point out your hot-ness! ;)
You are never too old, I see people start new things all the time well into their later years, so if you have a dream or goal, why not try.
Finally, I love hearing different types of music and when I come here, one of the first things I do is see what you have on your play list and then sample, very interesting choices.
Posted by Steven | January 20, 2008 7:31 AM
Posted on January 20, 2008 07:31
yes you have a very good outlook towards life; it is enviable.
the best thing you can give the world is the most healthy 'you' you can create. jobs/else will follow.
it will be pleasant to seer your journey!
Posted by urspo | January 19, 2008 9:56 AM
Posted on January 19, 2008 09:56
You're never too old!
Just take a running start, leap into the air and trust in faith ... unles it's Faith Hill, and then don't grab her husbands testicles.
I like the contemporary headshot. I should have asked you to take my portrait when I was in L.A.
Posted by Jef | January 19, 2008 9:06 AM
Posted on January 19, 2008 09:06
"I'm really not THAT old. Am I?"
No. Dont be silly.
I'm not a fan of the face hair. It looks good, but I've never liked face hair in general.
Posted by Ryan | January 18, 2008 4:41 PM
Posted on January 18, 2008 16:41
Holy hot facial hair! I approve.
Posted by homer | January 18, 2008 12:09 PM
Posted on January 18, 2008 12:09
Age is just an excuse. I mean, at my age, I'm still doing the online web-cam strip tease.
When you get the camea, I'll model for you :) let me see, tastefully nudity art shots?
Posted by Wayne | January 18, 2008 10:39 AM
Posted on January 18, 2008 10:39
I must be driving on the wrong freeway cause I don't have time to think these things in life out like that! Your not old! My gosh! I like the positive outlook you have on things and I for one am glad to consider you a friend! I say go with whats in your heart. It always has a way of knowing what path to take.
You, Alec, Chris & I will defiantly have to find some time to go out and catch a bite to eat sometime. Oh sorry I haven't been online at work much. Its been a little busy the last few days with various projects. I hope I will get some time to check in with you tomorrow though!
Posted by Paul | January 17, 2008 7:14 PM
Posted on January 17, 2008 19:14
Too old? Never. And good luck to you... I should be out there snapping away as well. Hmmm. I should add this to my new "checklist" blog...
Posted by lola | January 17, 2008 3:01 PM
Posted on January 17, 2008 15:01
This is what I'm working on myself: Do it because you want to do it now, not because you think you should have done it before. Does this make sense?
If it's something that you really want to do in the moment, then how can you be too old?
Posted by D-Man | January 17, 2008 2:01 PM
Posted on January 17, 2008 14:01
You thought of all of this on the 405? Man, you're good. Really good.
Posted by Lewis | January 17, 2008 11:47 AM
Posted on January 17, 2008 11:47