I am in a curious and what I think of as an all too common situation.
I managed to break it down into basically three parts,life styles, themes, or whatever.
Things experienced:
Last week I got an invite to go to a driving school in South Carolina sometime later this year. But I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to because of other travel commitments/expenses.
Things wanted:
I want a new DSLR, a second flash, and more photographic equipment and other various gadgets, and toys. I'd also like a mac-mini. Also Kala and I are planning on moving to a larger place hopefully before summer is out.
Things created:
I get creative urges to make things. Piece things together, make gadgets, lamps, lights, photos, art, etc. But these often require tools, supplies, materials and facilities I that I just don't have or have access too.
I simply don't have the means to make it all happen all the time which I'm sure is the case for many of us.
We have all known a starving artist, the aunt and uncle who travel all over all the time, then the person with all the latest fashion and accessories.
I have recently found my self somewhat torn on which to pursue. Do I want to make that thing, or get the new flash for the camera which would lead to more creative stuff later, or do I go learn to drive in South Carolina. Then again there is always rent and deposits to be made for the new place.
Posted by Ben at July 22, 2009 02:29 PMPoor babe.
I wouldn't say I'm a starving artist in the traditional sense. I mean, I eat well and you take very good care of me. I'd say that the urges go unsated, and that makes me feel frustrated and unfulfilled.
Given the one-time opportunity that this provides, I'd say go to the driving thing and we'll sort the rest out later. I know how excited you are about it.
Do what makes you happy Ben, I know what you're saying though. Within Arms reach here I have 2 guitars, an HD video Camera, 2 DSLrs, 2 pocket Cameras, my sketch pad, the materials for my still-life study (unfinished) my keybaord (where I write) and various bits and pieces for fixing or building crap in the house... all unfinished or laid aside.
I plan to get things going, but the only things I seem to have time for are work and leisure (and the Gym in the morning)
Then there's the whole Moving dilema (do I take a risk and move or stay where I've got a massive empty basement (finished) and a whole room for my books, comics, computers and hobbies?
Then there's paying for it all..
I feel your pain.
Posted by: Kevin on July 24, 2009 07:22 AM