So, I just got home from a summer party at the Magno residence. I had a really great time. Great food, great music, great friends... not much more you could ask for, right?
On the drive home, I was just thinking about how there are so few moments in my life anymore during which I can truly just enjoy being young and being alive. I'm not saying I never have fun, but there always seems to be something nagging at the back of my mind. Maybe it's a homework assignment that I have to get done, or perhaps it's wondering if I sent out that e-mail to the AAA Executive Board.
That's why I treasure days like today. I drove to Nicole's house, grabbed some food, and enjoyed the company of my close friends. We talked, we laughed, we played games, and not once did my mind drift elsewhere. I was totally in the moment, not worrying, not planning, not preparing, just... living.
I am truly blessed to have the friends that I have, and to be able to experience days like this every now and then. They may be few and far between, but when they do happen... well, they're just that much more special.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
I'm Asian and I Hate Math (Surprise!)
What would you think if I told you that I was a Korean American student who graduated from high school 5th in his class with a 4.0 GPA, a 2290 SAT score, and a fully-paid scholarship to The College of New Jersey? What kind of career do you think I'd be aiming for?
If you guessed doctor, scientist, or businessman, you're definitely not alone. That's what my parents guessed too. Even I knew that I would likely be successful in any of those professions, and yet I did not see myself being happy in any of them either. So, what did I do? I decided to get a degree in film and television production.
Why would I "waste" a 2290 SAT score on such a pursuit? That's what my parents wanted to know, particularly my Dad. Well, the answer is simple. I am fascinated by the ability of truly great audio visual work to touch the hearts and minds of people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Do I question my choice from time to time? Sure I do. Then I go see a film like "The Dark Knight," or I watch a video montage on "So You Think You Can Dance?", or even a YouTube video that my girlfriend sent me a link for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfBlUQguvyw
Pretty awesome, right? Anyone from any country in the world could watch that and appreciate it. Why? Because the visual and aural aspects speak a universal language of their own. It is a language that I intend to master, so that someday people across the globe can see my work and be moved by it. Although, I think I'd be happy if at the very least, I could move my Dad. I guess only time will tell.
If you guessed doctor, scientist, or businessman, you're definitely not alone. That's what my parents guessed too. Even I knew that I would likely be successful in any of those professions, and yet I did not see myself being happy in any of them either. So, what did I do? I decided to get a degree in film and television production.
Why would I "waste" a 2290 SAT score on such a pursuit? That's what my parents wanted to know, particularly my Dad. Well, the answer is simple. I am fascinated by the ability of truly great audio visual work to touch the hearts and minds of people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Do I question my choice from time to time? Sure I do. Then I go see a film like "The Dark Knight," or I watch a video montage on "So You Think You Can Dance?", or even a YouTube video that my girlfriend sent me a link for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfBlUQguvyw
Pretty awesome, right? Anyone from any country in the world could watch that and appreciate it. Why? Because the visual and aural aspects speak a universal language of their own. It is a language that I intend to master, so that someday people across the globe can see my work and be moved by it. Although, I think I'd be happy if at the very least, I could move my Dad. I guess only time will tell.
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