I was having a discussion with my mom about all the things I was involving myself in during my final semesters of college, in particular about this photography mission and trying to explain why it is I am doing so much. Sometimes it is difficult to fully explain the importance of this experience. Sometimes it is easy to think that once we graduate college it will be "then I will have this great job that I am using my degree in."
In all actuality that isn't the case. I know so many who get their degrees and end up in jobs that has very little or nothing to do with their degree. Sure, there are many factors as too why and I am not saying that is necessarily a bad thing. Having security is a good thing.
However, me personally in my life, I have learned that if I am going to do what I love to do then I have to seek it out and take charge of it. I wanted to be a photographer/filmmaker when I graduated high school. It took me 10 years going through many jobs and life experiences to end up back to where I originally started but more with a full conviction that is what I want to do.
So, when Heather was talking to me about what she wanted to do for Washington State I cheered her on and hoped the best for her. I was still unsure what photography pathway to take but then when I saw the Central Cascades I saw what Heather saw for the first time and realized we had to take charge of our careers and this photography excursion was the way to do it.
This is the beginning of our futures.
-Ali
No comments:
Post a Comment