Autobiography.

Someone told me today that my name is cool and that sounds like an author name. Should I write a book now? Everyone should write their autobiography. 

Outstanding In The Field →

Mentioned this to few friends some time ago, just thought I’d share again…I’d like to experience this. It’d be worth the investment.

“We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without those qualities life will be violent and all will be lost.”
—

Charlie Chaplin

"The Great Dictator"

1940

Art, Music, Outdoors, Sweets

Aside from my loved ones, I need art, music, the world outdoors, and sweets to grow vigorously. I can’t help it, it’s what I feel good about. 

“Being happy doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.”

Cafes

One, two, three, four hours at a cafe? Been there, done that…way too much, its great. Truth of the matter is, I love coffeehouses, homey cafes. Empty or full of people, I find myself heavily inspired every time. I literally can sit and forget I’m sitting where I’m sitting, which is a neat thing. Perhaps it’s odd, but hey, I’m pretty productive. A majority of my work, as far as brainstorming ideas for any given subject such as painting, photography, graphics, even for the nine to five or simply just rendering thoughts are executed at cafes. 

It doesn’t bother me to spend time at cafes alone, though once in awhile engaging in conversation can soothe my soul. Thinking back, I’ve met several people especially at Portfolio Cafe in Long Beach, where I spent a handful evenings after school. From Brazilians encouraging me to visit them, local musicians before or after their performances at open mic, sharing a table with another for the nearest outlet, on the spot networking-some with random design/photo job offers, or simply friends meeting me up, convos were always entertaining. Though I’ll have to admit, in a way it’s different now. I spend time at local cafes in the valley like Aroma Cafe and Marie et Cie, and it’s nothing like Portfolio. Sure, there’s people to be around though unless I’ve arrived with or are meeting friends, conversations are scarce.  

With or without conversations, my productivity and creativity is definitely on track when I’m passing time at cafes-so I’ve noticed more than anywhere else. I could only imagine, if I opened up my own cafe, I’d have a life…with less quarters.  

I am uber grateful for my friends at the bindery-absolutely inspiring and supportive. Crazy minds think alike! Sharks and Crocs forever!