Raivus Words of Wisdom [Now in Technicolor]
Words of Wisdom: "It's not what you've got, it's where you stick it."
Also,
There are a lot of people in this world.
But the one thing they can all relate with, is they've got their own problems.
So you, reading this, with all your problems and what not, hear me out.
You only live once.
Anywhere between a day to a month, and you'll be looking back on it and laughing at it.
Don't let your shit slow your life down. You've only got one, and it's worth living as fully as you can.
That doesn't mean do stupid shit because you can.
That doesn't mean be a dick because you've got nothing to lose.
That means you've got a passion, a desire, and the balls to go out and do it.
So do it.
Stop dreaming, stop fantasizing, and do it.
Be responsible and smart about it, of course, but don't let anything or anybody tell you that you can't, or weigh you down.
I'm often told from my friends and family that they envy and admire what I'm doing.
Backpacking the country, traveling, pursuing my passion.
But really, all it took, was a backpack of necessities.
And I hate seeing my best friends held back and under the illusion the they have too much to lose by pursuing their dreams.
You have a path of which you decide to pursue them.
If your path takes longer to pursue than mine, that's fine.
But I'll tell you right now, as stupid as it may have been, I had no job and a temporary place to stay when I just up and left.
My family told me not to, and warned me of the dangers.
My friends told me not to, and warned me of the dangers.
If you don't know me, I have a very gung-ho personality and I have Will, Katie Baron, Eric Osier, Jaime Parent and all the best people I met while working at Cleonice to thank for that.
The best people I've ever met, have enlightened me with the power and motivation to pursue my dreams and not be a stupid kid about it.
My message to you from what little I know (I'll never reach the point of satisfaction with my curiosity), is to go for it.
You can get a job, go to college, get financially stable, and pursue it thereon if you wish. That's actually a fantastic idea. It just didn't work for me.
Do what works best for you, but still keep in the back of your mind that you do only live once and you do have a passion. And if you don't, you'll figure it out soon enough.
When the time is right, you'll know.
Beware though, anything can happen at any point.
But as long as you're happy, no matter what happens, your life will be totally worth it and you'll learn to love every minute of it.
Money comes and goes.
Friends come and go.
Jobs and Careers come and go.
But your happiness stays with you forever.
Don't ever forget that.
-Raivu
