Well this is where it begins.
Lately I have had an urge to explore not only the world but life. If that doesn't make sense then let me explain. First it started with just a need to read. Jackie gave me a list of books and I have made a list of books I have to pick up next time I go to Barnes & Nobles with some cash in my pocket. I just want to read what I have missed for so long. For 15 or 16 years I have never been a book reader. I didn't read any of the books in 9th grade english so just this year I went back and read Farenhiet 451. And I only read Maus and Night last year, I had already read All Quiet on The Western Front. But ever since Jackie has given me some autobiographies and I got put in Mr. Langevin's class, I've become enthused with reading.
To the next point, Jackie and I had an in depth conversation on a wide variety of things last night. From concerts to careers, it was a very crazy pletherau of talk. She said that there's really no point for actors or even professional skaters, what real good are they doing for the world other than to entertain us. As hard as it is for me to admit skaters these days seem to abuse their paychecks and don't really use it for any good unless they are supporting a family or donating to charities. She said everyone needs a real job. I was confused at first because you think if you make a living off of something it is considered a real job. But that's not really the truth, those are just jobs that wouldn't change the progression of the world if eliminated. I love watching The Deadliest Catch because those men really experience life. Life is not sitting on the edge of your couch waiting for the next episode of The Hills, it's going out there and living it even if your life is in danger.
These men bravely sail the seas for a paycheck the pails in comparisson to most, but they put life and limb on the line for endless hours on a day for it. Maybe that's what I want to do. I don't know, I really just want to skate and build. I don't want to be tied down to one job it seems after our talk last night. If you really want to make everything of your life you have to work hard and play hard. The work would be a construction worker because I'm not too shabby with a hammer, and skating just because it's my passion. I don't know, it will all come to me one day. In the end maybe I'll end up living the life of Jimmy Buffett. Doubt it but wouldn't that be some shit?
1 comment:
the problem with not wanting just one profession is the consequences that comes with that...
people can't hop from job to job in hopes of securing a future for themselves.
and you have to think about kids, if you jump from job to job then you risk an insecure future for them.
as well as no life insurance for yourself...
you seriously need to think about what you're doing before you do it, because if you screw up, time is something you don't get back in life.
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