I wish I had something more profound to say but I create to understand. I learn from experiencing, and creating is the best outlet for that
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Receive Text UpdatesWhatever calls to me at the time. I like spontaneous at times, just doing what comes to mind, but other times I prefer to sit and take my time thinking out all the little details I want
Where do you find inspiration?As cliche as it sounds, everywhere. Most often hearing people talk, like listening in on parts of a conversation or even participating in it yourself. People are full of ideas, and tons of them are fantastic and I feel that if I can do them and their idea justice with my medium, I’ll try. The human mind is such a fascinating and beautiful machine, it’s a shame we only ever get to live in our own.
What would you do with $25,000?Start over and get back on my feet. After the military it’s been rough, I’ve just been going further into debt and don’t really have much left for me where I am. I want to go home and start over. This would let me do that.
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