Day 18 Of Delusional Optimist's Guide To Achieving The I'mPossible

Day 18

Looking back over the previous days goals and seeing what I did or didn’t do is always a little uncomfortable when you have a strange aversion to finishing stuff. It’s a little too easy to finish the first five goals and feel like I’ve done something when that stuff is supposed to merely promote the rest of my endeavors. The truth is that it is extremely difficult to see the vision I had when blissfully rewriting fables for my yet-to-launch new fictional character at McCarran Park in Brooklyn a little over a month ago. Inevitably, what people want for themselves will evolve as they learn, grow, and get over their own bullshit but this fog is caused by my lack of money, all the reasons why I don’t have any money, and my unwillingness to face my social anxieties head on.

One of the biggest lessons I learned about myself over the last few years is that as much as I love touring with musicians, the ups and downs of tour life are extremely difficult to deal with. The camaraderie and love vibes of tour are so beautiful and amazing but then I get back to Seattle and remember that I have been working too much to be present in the lives of the people I hoped to be in the position to help. Then comes the realization that even though I’ve been studying how to best develop, promote, and support artists over the last five years, many of the artists I love the most do not want my help because I haven’t been part of their lives over the last few years. Going out on tour with such high quality individuals changed me more than I could have predicted and it immersed me into a world I want to be part of for the rest of my life but I need to learn how to make it sustainable.

 

I won’t be going into the details of what is happening with my job search for a bit but I did say NO yesterday to an opportunity to jump into a Tour Manager position that would have started today and lasted until mid-September. As much as I know I would have loved every minute of it, Underground Hip Hop tours don’t correlate with making actual money. There are exceptions (mostly where merch cuts and Square tips are involved) but it is time for me to figure out how to make a living so I can continue to work with artists who are focused on building a legacy instead of a bank account. Me being too broke to go to the dentist or have a permanent residence helps no one and this tour would have merely put off the inevitable. Typically, toward the end of the tours, panic about what will happen after the tour rules my thoughts and I’m not as nice of a human as I was at the beginning of the tour. Starting this debt relief program is definitely a step in the right direction but there are many more steps I need to take to be a healthy, financially stable human being. As I stumble to write this paragraph, I wonder if this decision will be added to my list of regrets. We shall see…

Detail of hand cut 3D paper collage waiting for its 7th layer of resin.

Detail of hand cut 3D paper collage waiting for its 7th layer of resin.

I could write about my internal debates all day long but it would get me nowhere. That said, now seems the best time to tell you that I only completed four work blocks yesterday because I went to my sister’s place to re-watch Encino Man for the 111th time and spent too much time checking in to see how many people are looking at what I’m creating. I must try to care less but all three of my Instagram accounts have gone up an average of 50 followers since I started writing about my journey 17 days ago. The two work blocks not spent on my website consisted of gluing yet another layer of water onto my collages. They’re finally getting close to being finished and I am simultaneously excited/nervous to see what I’ll choose to finish next.

Since Seattle is no longer smoked in, it’s not way too hot outside, and because I need it, shortly after I send this blog out into the world, I’m heading out on a ridiculously long photo walk. So many photos I haven’t taken yet…

 

TODAY’S GOALS

1.     Drink 64 oz. water

2.     Stretch at least 10 minutes

3.     Go For A Long Walk and take tons of amazing photos

4.     Two Posts On Website… Shared (post on all blogs on Medium also) – 2-3 blocks

5.     2-3 Instagram Posts Per Account @206liz @TheRingOfDOOM @MyDefOfCool

6.     Apply last layer of water to large collage and pour resin.

7.     Make final preparations for cardboard box movie so I can film it TOMORROW

 

SONG OF THE DAY

Charlotte Day Wilson – “Work” 2016 Cuz it's gonna take a bit of work...

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW

I didn’t know this so I’m pretty sure you didn’t either but writing stories about beings becoming friends who love snacks is not new to me. While looking through my collage paper collection, I found this story I probably wrote in elementary story about a rabbit that makes friends with his neighbors. My favorite part is that Hoot The Owl brought custard and Ted The Bear brought popcorn; I was so not into custard.

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Day 17 Of Delusional Optimist's Guide To Achieving The I'mPossible

Day 17

These days my focus is all over the place because the money issue keeps delivering itself into my mental mailbox. At any time, I could become available to work the catering jobs again but my morality/ethical issues with alcohol are holding me back. Alcohol ruins peoples lives and I have never felt good about bartending even though it has helped me to pay my bills (sort of). I have zero desire to be a good Bartender but people keep offering me jobs doing it even though I still refuse to learn the exact differences between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan. Despite my lack of knowledge about cocktails, I’ve still become a pretty good bartender. The gig economy of the music industry has forced me into doing so many things at once to stay afloat that I haven’t had the chance to master anything. If you’ve worked with me in the past or was paying attention to my five year journey through the music industry, you already know how much I (and the rest of the world) would benefit if I were able to focus on getting good at one thing that could actually help people. I know that it is up to me to decide what I want to master but money MUST come from somewhere.

 @TheRingOfDOOM in Brooklyn w/ Squad Last Month

 @TheRingOfDOOM in Brooklyn w/ Squad Last Month

I found out today that I have another job interview on Tuesday. This is a job in which I would actually be able to utilize my music industry knowledge, my decades of customer service, and learn from people who’ve successfully worked their way through the startup world. Looking forward to meeting the team and seeing if they’re smart enough to see my infinite potential and aren’t intimidated by it.

The only goal I did not complete yesterday (only got four work blocks again because I spent too much time actively loving the new music I’ve found) was looking through my bin of items I failed to sell on Ebay and re-listing it all. What’s with this aversion to tasks that actually could make me money? I already know the answer (I just want to make art, eye roll) but this video that YouTube wanted me to watch explained it to me further.

I am 100% aware that my anxiety over reaching out to those who could help me the most has halted my progress towards getting to Europe completely. Knowing that I’ll keep getting better at making art every day makes it too easy to put off reaching out until tomorrow… every day. I have already learned that the best things happen when I leap out of my comfort zone but here I sit, alone in my tiny studio, writing about how I’m scared to ask for help instead of figuring out exactly what to ask for. I think too often about a Melinda Gates quote I’ve seen on a wall that claims we all have the same dreams. It would be nice if it were true but if you’re homeless you dream of things like a solid meal, a long term place to live, and regular use of a toilet. Only when all of one’s basic needs are being met can they dream of changing the world with art or being a travel photographer. If I can dream this big as a squatter with a mouthful of cavities and a heap of credit card debt, I can’t wait to see what I come up with when I have a significant balance in my savings account. I know I already have all the pieces of the puzzle, now I just need to put them together.

Above video created last summer while solo road tripping for over a month with a brand new credit card.

My favorite thing I did yesterday was spend just over an hour reorganizing and cleaning my studio. It’s like a whole new room. Deleting the Facebook app from my phone also felt pretty damn good (DEATH TO THE SCROLL!). Every time I write these I wonder if I’m releasing too much of myself into the world but then I remember that the people who inspire me the most have not only shared their truths publicly but also embraced them in awe-inspiring ways. Only by being 100% myself will I find those who will also embrace my weirdness. One of my favorite people I haven’t met reminded me yesterday that since I’m still unclear about what I hope to accomplish in this world, the rest of the world has nothing to invest in. Thanks to this wise man, I’ll be turning the homepage of my website into a declaration of what I would do if all of the sudden I had the funding to hit the ground running. Cue Arcade Fire’s “Keep The Car Running.” Stay tuned…

 

TODAY’S GOALS

1.     Drink 64 oz. water

2.     Stretch at least 10 minutes

3.     Go For A Walk

4.     Two Posts On Website… Shared (post on all blogs on Medium also) – 2-3 blocks

5.     2-3 Instagram Posts Per Account @206liz @TheRingOfDOOM @MyDefOfCool

6.     Add layers to resin projects.

7.     Work on photoshop images for upcoming playlists.

8.     Spotify Block – Loving the slow build of using Reddit to promote playlists.

9.     Spend time getting to know my new metal file and 2000 grit sandpaper while polishing up the over-resined edges of my recent artwork.

 

SONG OF THE DAY

Elements Of Music feat. Anderson .Paak + Blu – “Get Along” 2015

 

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know that I put together a Street Art music video last year? I made it with photos from my Europe trip (and a few US shots) and a song by Paces Lift & Ben Bounce called “Sol Walk.” I’m still amazed at how well the photos match the song but in the year plus since I made the video, I learned about disabling Ken Burns effect (brushes shoulder like a dumbass). The constant zooming throughout the video actually adds to the uncomfortable feeling you’re supposed to have when thinking about the state of our world today (DELUSIONAL OPTIMISM). The only stupid reason I haven’t made more of these is that I’d really love to be able to pay artists to use their music. It would be nice if I could pay the Street Artists too but I’m too busy arting to make enough money to do that.

Day 13 Of Delusional Optimist's Guide To Achieving The I'mPossible

Day 13

While I did get a lot done yesterday in six 90 minute work blocks, I was all over the place with the goals. Failed on the water goal but I did have tea and juice (lame). No actual walk or ten minute block of stretching; I prefer two minutes at a time in between work blocks but my body would likely prefer more. Completed all the website and Instagram posts and shared on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Medium, Pinterest, and Vero (not sure if Vero is working out for anyone). I spent more time than I thought I would working on an upcoming music post; once I start down the rabbithole of internet digging for music, I seem to find better stuff the longer I look. Still trying to figure out how to package 40+ music videos for easy consumption but they’re all too good not to share. It may or may not be The New Hotness Vol. 13 as a continuation from my old website; time will tell. I did not pour resin yesterday because I spent two 90 minute work blocks gluing water on the big collage instead. While it would be nice if it was already done, if I pour the resin earlier in the day, I get more done on the next set of collages (sunset) while it is drying. I’m in full procrastination mode on filming the series pilot. I prefer to work on video projects when I don’t have the option to make resin art. Since I have a little over a month until I leave, collage time is precious… <--- Excuses. No official Spotify work block but I was able to add some songs to the new playlist that I discovered via YouTube. My food situation is currently on point though (brushes shoulder).

@TheRingOfDOOM shortly after surgery; scarred but recovering nicely in his cardboard box apartment.

@TheRingOfDOOM shortly after surgery; scarred but recovering nicely in his cardboard box apartment.

So far this month I’ve completed 67 ninety minute work blocks. That is 100 and a half hours of work towards my biggest life goals in twelve days. That works out to be only 8.375 hours per day. It may seem like a lot or a little, depending on who you are, but I know how much time was wasted in between work blocks so I plan on doing even better this week. Still not officially hustling. I made a few potential daily timelines to see how short my breaks would have to be to fit in more work blocks. I’m shooting for 8 work blocks (a new personal record) today so I will try skipping the walk and actually doing a short yoga video instead. My food restock yesterday has made it so there really isn’t anywhere I need to go today... unless of course I get crazy and leave to make the video.

As of today, I’ve only sold two pieces of my own art. Both were zines and one was sold to my sister and the other to a friend. I’ve got a long way to go if I hope to have a sustainable art career but I know I’m on the right path… just gotta keep creating and sharing. Finishing stuff and putting it out into the world feels more awesome than procrastinating; must cement this into my brain.

 

Today’s Goals

1.     Drink 64 oz. water

2.     Stretch at least 10 minutes

3.     Two Posts On Website… Shared (post on all blogs on Medium also) – 2-3 blocks

4.     2-3 Instagram Posts Per Account @206liz @TheRingOfDOOM @MyDefOfCool

5.    Pour resin on all projects and work on sunset piece -1-2 blocks

6.     Add more items to website store – 1 block

7.     One work block organizing studio to make room to stretch

8.     One 90 minute clay work block to make props/new character etc.

 

SONG OF THE DAY

Snoh Aalegra – “Sometimes” 2017  She released a video for the track a couple weeks back but the song originally appeared on her album FEELS last year.

 

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know that this show with Astro King Phoenix, ZZ Top’s Drummer’s Drum Machines Manager’s Band, and Dex Dynamite Saga (Dex Amora, J’Von, & Zuke Saga) is one of the achievements I am most proud? It was one of the first shows I booked for The Crocodile Back Bar in 2014. The large version of Mad Max’s poster was stolen out of the light box, it was that dope. While small shows are fun and a great way for artists to work on their live performances, I don’t want to book shows until I can offer the musicians large amounts of money.

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Day 12 Of Delusional Optimist’s Guide To Achiving The I’mPossible

Day 12

I did pretty damn good on my goals yesterday but did not complete them all. The one goal I did not even attempt was to go for a walk; I got more done as a result. I had a few false starts on 90 minute work blocks in which I got distracted researching the people who are liking my work on Instagram and other social media sites. Once I realized that I actually had some followers on Spotify that weren’t related to me, I felt the urge to spend more time making playlists. These days there is such a thing as getting paid to be a pro-style playlister.

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One of the videos my inspirators posted lately reminded me that it is more than okay to go all in on the things I’m already good at. Still wanna finish this damn video but I should not neglect the things that come easily to me. I’ve been making playlists since dubbing songs from the radio onto cassettes in the 80’s and making collages feels more like putting together a puzzle these days. Thanks to my decades of playlisting, my Mom can recognize Phife Dawg's voice when she hears it; priceless. Whether you know it or not, my good taste in music is likely why you even know who I am. Sending the music blog I started in 2009 to the right person eventually led to working alongside the most famous musicians in the world and curating events in which artists are able to perform in front of an audience for the first time. Even though filtering through new music can be painful, it is always worth it when gems are discovered. Finding a new favorite song is one of the best feelings in the world.

I did get five products for sale on my now fully functioning website shop yesterday. It makes the most sense to cut out the middleman early if it works out (I just don’t feel like an Etsy person). Squarespace does charge a 3% transaction fee but I don’t see a way around that just yet. The process inspired me to unearth the zines I’ve completed and print some out. They’re just awesome enough not to be too embarrassing and I’m more than okay with showing my progress. I’ve completed three 100 Day Projects over the last couple years which would also make great zines/books if I actually put them together.

#100DaysOfBridgesWithTheRingOfDOOM

#100DaysOfStickersWith206Liz

#100DaysOfTheRingOfDOOMcollages

Today I’m going to make resupplying myself with healthy food my number one priority. I tend to go the cheapest route possible but that usually ends up being pasta. Creativity will get me everywhere when it comes to that one.

Since tomorrow is another Monday, I’m gonna get back into using my alarm clock. I’ve been allowing myself to sleep as much as I want but I can sleep on the plane to Europe on September 17. My natural bedtime is around 4:30 AM so eight hours of sleep has me waking up after noon. Feels weird to set an alarm when I’m my own boss and I have nowhere specific to go but self-discipline will get me everywhere… plus I love weird stuff. Not sure yet what my wakeup time will be but there’s no reason I shouldn’t be able to work on my projects for at least 12 hours a day if I use my time wisely. I definitely spend too much time checking all my social media sites in between work blocks because I love researching what posts people like the most.

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Today’s Goals

1.     Drink 64 oz. water

2.     Go For A Walk

3.     Stretch at least 10 minutes

4.     One Post On Website… Shared (post on all blogs on Medium also)

5.     2-3 Instagram Posts Per Account @206liz @TheRingOfDOOM @MyDefOfCool

6.     Resupply Food

7.      Finish water layer and pour resin

8.     Get everything ready to film pilot tomorrow

9.     Another 90 Minute Spotify work block

 

SONG OF THE DAY

Charlotte Day Wilson – “Nothing New” 2018  Her song “Work” from 2016 is the cut too. This will definitely be on my upcoming August playlist but it has also been added to my Give Slow Jams A Chance playlist; linked below.

Charlotte Day Wilson - "Work" 2016

 

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know I have a thing for time lapse videos? One of my favorites is this video captured while driving across the super long Astoria-Megler Bridge in Astoria, Oregon.

Day 11 Of Delusional Optimist's Guide To Achieving The I'mPossible

Day 11

Detail of 12 layered @TheRingOfDOOM 3D water collage.

Detail of 12 layered @TheRingOfDOOM 3D water collage.

Completed almost all of yesterday’s goals; I failed to drink enough water and didn’t formally stretch even though it’s easy. I’m loving the resin projects I have under construction but I can’t wait to see what I make next. While I do love the end result of multi-layered water, gluing tiny pieces of paper on the same board does get a little tedious. Since I’m using what I’ve got and trying to not buy more art supplies, the art I make over the next week will likely go through a few phases. For example, I absolutely love making art with space striped skies but I’m almost out of space stripes so I had to move onto moonscape skies. I love the way the moon sky art is turning out but I only have a few photos of the moon left. Currently in possession of just enough sunset photos to make one piece so whatever I make next will likely be something completely new. I will probably always come back to the water and will continue to search through the many boxes of old magazines I have to make it happen. It’s definitely time to reach out to a local art professional to ask if my art is as good as I think it is; I’ll love it no matter what they say but reality must rear its head eventually.

I’m not loving these colors but every piece is hand cut from a magazine photo from a sunset. Had to see what it looked like... detail of a piece still under construction.

I’m not loving these colors but every piece is hand cut from a magazine photo from a sunset. Had to see what it looked like... detail of a piece still under construction.

During my research about selling art, I came across a video that said the biggest mistake artist’s make is not having a shop/store on their website. Seems like a no brainer but I realized I do not have my art for sale anywhere. While I do have an Etsy page for my water belt buckles, patches, and zines, none of my non-wearable art is for sale anywhere. I’ve wanted to have an art show for quite awhile but reaching out is hard these days (even though it’s really just tapping fingers on a screen or having a conversation). I’m also still making the art I’d want to have in a show… excuses.

Today Sub Pop is having a 30th Anniversary concert at Alki but I will not be in attendance. I love what they have built and overflow with respect for the artists performing (Shabazz Palaces is #1 in my book) but I much prefer to work at these kind of events. I know my time would be better spent working towards my lofty goals and taking care of myself.

I did reach out to two Seattle entrepreneurs about working for them yesterday and I would sincerely love to see that happen. I let them know about my Europe plans so they’d know in advance that I plan on leaving for two months. Even though I must work towards an art career right now, I also must eat and pay my bills; it’s a thing. There are more than enough hours in the day to work for another and to work for myself. Few things are better than working with a great team toward a common goal, here’s hoping that works out.

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Throwing this out there… if I received a job offer that would allow me to live alone in Seattle, keep my car, have health/dental, pay off my debts, finally buy some new clothes, and still be able to afford food, I’d seriously consider putting off the Europe trip until a later time. It’s kind of crazy that those things are extravagant in Seattle for a UW graduate. Even when I worked every day for others, I still didn’t make enough money to live and prosper in Seattle because I have chosen to work in the low-paying music industry. I am fully aware of the mistakes I made that kept me from being profitable and would do (almost) all of it over again the same way cuz I learned so much. I would 100% go on tour again (with the right artists) at a moment’s notice because that is the end goal of all this selling art business anyway.

 

Today’s Goals

1.     Drink 64 oz. water

2.     Go For A Walk

3.     Stretch at least 10 minutes

4.     One Post On Website… Shared (post on all blogs on Medium also)

5.     2-3 Instagram Posts Per Account @206liz @TheRingOfDOOM @MyDefOfCool

6.     Work on resin projects

7.     Set up the store on my website with at least five pieces.

 

SONG OF THE DAY

Stimulator Jones – “Soon Never Comes” 2018

This song is also on the Stones Throw playlist I created to pair with the S.T. word search you haven’t seen yet. My love for all things Stones Throw runs so deep that I’d drop everything to move to LA at a moment’s notice to work on their team. I once drove all the way to LA from Seattle to attend a Release Party for their documentary, Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton because they’re that awesome.

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know I made a macro music video for Damon Albarn’s “Everyday Robots” with footage of an ant hole I captured on my iPhoneSE? It is my second most popular upload to date because of a Reddit win. My most viewed is the footage I got of @TheRingOfDOOM up front at a Joey Badass/Schoolboy Q show.

Day 10 Of Delusional Optimist's Guide To Achieving The I'mPossible

Day 10

Yesterday’s goals were not met because I opted to live life instead. I was able to reconnect with some family I hadn’t seen in too many years, see my 18 month old nephew walk across a room smiling (very new skill), and connect with some friends on Capitol Hill. It was a good day, pretty sure I didn’t drink enough water, my walk was only back and forth from my car, I did not stretch,  and I did write the blog post but have yet to share it on Medium. I did fit in two 90 minute work blocks when I got back to the studio which were spent gluing water. Still want to glue some more water onto the big collage before adding the next layer of resin. Every time I wonder if I should just call it done, I glance over at the 12+ layered water collage I finished a few weeks ago and keep gluing. Can’t wait to see how my art evolves.

Leaving a trail of handcut water confetti everywhere I go...

Leaving a trail of handcut water confetti everywhere I go...

My first 90 minute work block is usually spent making my first Instagram posts and starting the blog. The second block is typically posting the blog, adding the links, posting it on Medium, and sharing the post on all my social media sites. I usually have time in the second work block to tackle some of the many drafted Music, Travel, and Photography posts. If I actually completed everything I’ve started, I’ll get everywhere I want to go and beyond. I’ve been procrastinating the filming of the pilot because there is so much potential with the story, I don’t want it to suck. I must make it anyway because I’ll never get better if I don’t actually make videos. My plan is to bring the entire cardboard box apartment with all the props inside out into the city to shoot the video because that’s the kind of stuff I do. 

No further responses from the auction houses but maybe they’re reading this now trying to research the individual who dare reach out to them directly. If so… hey guys, I’d really love to help the world be a better place with my art and you have it in your power to make it happen very quickly. Since I know you specialize in secondary art sales, I’ve sold the piece to my friend and bought it back again so it’s ready for auction. I’ll happily split the profits of my biggest 3D water collage with the ACLU when it sells for more than a million at your auction. With my half, I intend to help artists get out of struggle mode by investing in their creativity and paying them what they deserve to create art that will inspire others to work towards their dreams as well. Since I’m lucky enough to wake up in the morning and choose to do anything, I may as well try to help the most people possible in the shortest amount of time.

 

Today’s Goals

1.     Drink 64 oz. water

2.     Go For A Walk

3.     Stretch at least 10 minutes

4.     One Post On Website… Shared (post on all blogs on Medium also)

5.     2-3 Instagram Posts Per Account @206liz @TheRingOfDOOM @MyDefOfCool

6.     Finish water layer on collages and pour resin/ start new sunset piece

7.     Go to Vermillion for The Jam

 

SONG OF THE DAY

Suff Daddy – “Pattern Select”  After finally watching this video for the first time, I just added it to my list of Music Videos with Mercedes so today is going very well.

It’s also on my severely overplayed but always enjoyed Inner Spacecruise playlist.

 

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know I started @TheRingOfDOOM project as a stop motion video project? Technical difficulties and the figurine falling into the sand turned it into a photo project. I still have this original soft clay figurine (although it remains smooshed from sitting on it too many times) and also a large canvas photo of this photo from when my ring still had the rhinestone.

One of the first @TheRingOfDOOM dioramas.

One of the first @TheRingOfDOOM dioramas.

Day 5 Of Delusional Optimist's Guide To Achieving The I'mPossible

Day 5... 

I completed almost all of yesterday’s goals but I failed to drink all the water (one glass short) or spend any time stretching. I am still surprised that I got so much done yesterday in six work blocks even though I didn’t do the easiest things. While on my walk, I wrote an entire Seattle-based pilot episode for my non-existing Adult Swim show to send along with my series proposal. It’s such a lofty goal but it is Plan A at this time so I at least have to try. If I don’t shoot my shot, I’ll always wonder. The show could potentially help ALL of my favorite artists have sustainable art/music careers so it’s a damn good ask.

Poorly lit set of @TheRingOfDOOM &amp; Eddie's cardboard box apartment in Seattle.

Poorly lit set of @TheRingOfDOOM & Eddie's cardboard box apartment in Seattle.

The pilot starts out in @TheRingOfDOOM’s cardboard box house in Seattle with his roommate Eddie The Eight Headed Mink Snake who was the costar in my Sun Ra Tribute video I filmed in the desert (as seen below) last summer while attempting to figure out what I most want out of life. I completely realize that my iPhone videos are pretty terrible but I am learning a ton while also shining light on art, music, and doing the stuff that makes me smile. I’ve given up on the videos so many times over the last year because I know I’m bad at it but I gotta start somewhere and they are hilarious to make. When everything goes as planned, I'll be able to pay my ridiculously talented peers to make the videos pro-style.

Since the only Monday-Friday 9-5ish job I’ve ever held was a summertime camp counselor job in Lake Tahoe about fourteen years ago, all seven of the days of the week are work days. I’ve heard that Sundays are supposed to be for relaxing, showing your allegiance to organized religion, and/or watching sports but I’m gonna glue more water onto my 3D aquarium while half-watching movies from the library and YouTube videos about people who kick ass… again.

Current Library Score; love that you can leave the library with everything you want for free.

Current Library Score; love that you can leave the library with everything you want for free.

I keep reading things like, “the answer is always no if you don’t ask the question,” so I’m feeling inspired to start asking at least one improbable question every day. At the encouragement of @garyvee @timferriss and @chasejarvis podcasts, I’ve already asked some crazy questions. For example, I asked D*Face in an email if I could interview him while he was in town or when I go to London in a few months (no reply of course), I asked MF DOOM’s team if he’d like me to stop using his likeness and if it was okay to sell @TheRingOfDOOM zine I had just made (they asked me to send them the zine via email, no reply cuz it was my first zine and it sucked, still haven't printed), and I reached out to JR of the Faces & Places documentary etc. if he thought I should make a documentary instead of a series via DM on Instagram (no reply). The funny thing is that I remain afraid to ask the people in my own city who I already know to do the same thing. I 100% believe that interviewing local musicians in the woods and posting on YouTube could lead to bigger opportunities than getting paid less than $100 to play a small show in Seattle but I still haven’t reached out. The possibilities are truly endless if I dare to ask ALL the questions. *Note I have not added it to daily goals cuz I’m still scurred.

Could not be more inspired by Bobby Hundreds ⬆⬆⬆

My previous experience as a show booker under the guidance of a Superhero Talent Buyer taught me that you can make truly epic things happen just by tapping your fingers on a keyboard. The questions I have asked others via email in the past have brought thousands of people together. I couldn’t be more proud of the events I curated and the people I brought together via typing questions. It’s kinda funny that we can be afraid to tap our fingers on a keyboard. I’ve mostly worked with musicians in the past so reaching out to visual artists is new to me. Every to do list and/or collection of ideas I’ve made over the last few years has interviewing people written right at the top. I’ve circled back around to the idea of filming interviews with artists in nature on my iPhone every few months for the last five years but have still only interviewed one person. Maybe I’ll do it now because I told the internet about it… we shall see.

 

Today’s Goals

1.     Drink 64 oz. water

2.     Go For A Walk

3.     Stretch at least 10 minutes

4.     One Post On Website… Shared (post on all four blogs on Medium also)

5.     2-3 Instagram Posts Per Account @206liz @TheRingOfDOOM @MyDefOfCool

6.     At least 2 x 90 minute work blocks on big water collage & others

7.     90 minute work block storyboarding Adult Swim pilot I’ll film shortly to send with my proposal

 

SONG OF THE DAY

Aim – “Cold Water Music” 1999 – I’ve been addicted to this song for weeks now.