resolve

I usually don't believe in resolutions. I've always thought that if I needed change, why hold off until the year has ended or wait for a new year to start? This year came so quickly, so abrupt, and in such solemn circumstances, that I feel... maybe it is time for me to take things a little more seriously.

I've been in California for more than two years now, and though the first year was one of the most difficult years of my life, I haven't done much to advance myself the way I should. My creative output has been put on hold... for the relationship, for work, for life. Now that I've solidly and confidently held onto someone I want to be with, I should refocus my energies back to well... me, the things that make me who I am, the music, the art, the magic. I've put them on hold for too long.

So as resolution for this new year, for this new decade, I will focus on creating, to consistently produce, express, output. Regardless of whether I have something to say, what it means, whether or not it's any good, I will just produce, keep producing, keep making things, because I've been too quiet for too long.

I will:
• take my 7D with me everywhere
• get better lenses
• paint at least 4 pieces this year
• cut losses, simplify, condense, unclutter all aspects of my life
• be more consistent, don't let distractions set in so easily
• take breaks, set time to relax, treat myself to guilty pleasures but acknowledge limits
• get tattoo for 30th birthday
• be more close to mom and dad, check in with family more
• get healthy

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While we're at it, I may as well just talk about the piece. I designed this piece for the Asian American International Film Festival in New York for 2008, from initial designs to final production including the music composition.