So this is the beginning, which means some explanation is in line...I've done two online blogs for study abroad trips where I've posted about different aspects of Ireland and Northern Italy; everything from the history to the people, the culture, and my own thoughts and perceptions. At the time I didn't really appreciate what went into those blogs; the tracking of your own thoughts while you're experiencing them. There really is value to the ideas, and processes that go into something before it actually comes to life; especially real-world experiences that push you out of your comfort zone and give you that unmistakable adrenaline rush.
I'm using this blog for sharing just that...the experience, "the story" that often goes untold before you make that bold move of going through with something incredible, whether it be a trip to another country or unveiling a project that has taken months to complete. From my perspective, there is a huge focus today to get everything, and I mean everything in life, done as fast and efficiently as possible. The more technology involved and the less human involvement, the better. With this type of thinking so evident into today's culture, I find myself taking life a little differently. I see incredible value in the human element of life. Just because something isn't streamlined, doesn't mean it has a lack of value. I find that there's something to be said for the old school and old fashioned way of doings things. The reason I say this is that you really "embrace the process" instead of just glancing by it. When was the last time you hand-wrote a letter or made breakfast from scratch. Give both of those a try sometime...you'll start to remember how good that feels. So here it goes... the back story of what went into the projects you see in my WORK page and a few other discussions worth bringing up. It's time to give credit to the entire process and experience that goes into the end result.
Yes, this is literally a drawing board...used for drawing...with no computer...let's get started!