A Rekindled Flame

When I was younger, I wanted to be a businessman. I had no idea what that meant or how I would get there. But, I knew I wanted it… Whatever IT was. I remember being asked “what kind of car do you want to drive when you’re older”. With a smug look on my face I said “I don’t want to drive. I want to be driven.” The sound of a “wow” being uttered was enough to tell that I was serious. But I was also 10. What did I know? With that much life experience, I was lucky if I knew how to cross the street. Little did I know, I would soon embark on a journey in finding that out.

The ensuing years brought the lifetime of experience that little me was lacking. Elementary, Middle, and High School all pulled me into different phases. I was an emo kid, Hip-Hop enthusiast, Dancer, Skater, Band Geek, Science Nerd, and then some. I even found myself reading the Stock Market section of the newspaper. I had no clue what I was reading, but I rocked that puzzled face with confidence. Yeah 2001 was a tough year for Everyone. There pretty much wasn’t anything I didn’t have my hands in. The same goes for the social circles I was in. I kicked it with the Goths, Magic the Gathering players, “Loners”, Skaters, and “Trouble Makers”.

Eventually, I settled into a group known as the “In-Betweener’s”. I would come to know how ironic that was. However, I’m still a part of that group in a way. I spent years going through life being pushed and pulled in multiple directions. Not knowing exactly what I wanted or how to get there. Nor had I settled on any one path. Or so I thought. I’ve even changed homes like Sneaker-Heads change shoes and experienced multiple religions while doing so. I truly became a product of the world throughout this aimlessness.

But maybe there was a point to this aimlessness. I was taught that having no direction is a bad thing, but is it? Over time, my aimlessness though life would become my aim. You see, I don’t like just one thing nor do I want just one thing. If I choose, I may be able to write, play music, teach, dance, or anything else I put my mind and Will towards. And so can YOU. While time here is unknown, we may ALL have the ability to push the boundaries of whats possible. To see what WE are capable of. I’ve wanted this for years, but got lost somewhere along the way. I’ve had idea after idea that all lit a spark within me. And that spark lit the Flame of Passion for Lifelong Learning and Creation. But somewhere down the road, that flame dwindled back into a spark. However, that spark never went out. In fact, After years of misstep after misstep, it rekindled that Flame.

Now please don’t go thinking I have it all figured out. I don’t. But what I do know is that I want to learn, create, test the limits, and to impart these experiences. I also know that I want a career in IT. So what then? Will I become a Professor? Repair Computers? Paint!!? Start a Blog!!!? Who knows? Shrugs. I may settle one one career with a few others on the side, or I may combine a few into one. All I really Know is that I WANT THIS. For Myself, My Family, and for YOU! Regardless, of the money or the market, and I could give a D***! about either (please excuse my language). And I’m tired of being told what is and what isn’t possible. That rant aside, who knows what this Journey may bring? But if You’ve read this far or along for the Ride, then I’m MORE than Happy to have YOU.

Thank You. And may you be Happy, Safe, Peaceful, and Blessed.

~❤️🌌🙏