Okay, quick blog. This is just to clear some things up for a few people because I'm getting sick of implications.
For those who don't know, I took some time off from working a day job for about 5 months. Ami had just scored a decent job and we figured it up to find that we'd be able to live off of her income for at least a little while. Being the supportive wife that she is, we made a deal where she allowed me to focus on my art if that when a certain time span ended, I'd get some sort of job to start pulling my weight again.
For some reason, a lot of people thought that by me staying at home and not working a 9 to 5 that I was somehow just a lazy ass who did nothing. Well, I'll have you know that I've been busting my ass for these past months trying to get my film off the ground. Anyone who works in this field knows how much work is required to go into such a task and I found myself being able to focus on it without any other distractions. You have to plan, you have to budget, you have to rehearse, you have to send e-mail after e-mail, make phone call after phone call, write and re-write, lock locations, put together a pitch package, work on your business plan, plan and hold fundraisers, find investors, and so on. This takes time. On top of that, being the good and responsible person that I am, I also did ALL of the house work around the apartment. I know we only have a one bedroom, but Jesus can it get messy and quick. All of this kept me busy throughout my days and I feel like I'm closer to achieving my dream because of it. Thank my lucky stars that I have someone like Ami willing to do such a thing for me.
Have we suffered for it? Yes, at least a bit. I was planning on doing a lot more work as an extra on some of the TV shows around here and promotional gigs, but there wasn't a lot. We don't have a lot of money to play with, but every artist must suffer for their art. I'm lucky enough to have a woman by my side who's willing to suffer with me.
The time frame has ended and I'm pretty much working full time as a substitute teacher. I'm also actually really enjoying it. So, the wait feels rewarding. I am also still busting ass on my movie. I have a date set in my head and I plan on making it happen this time.
This was an agreement between my wife and I. It's really no one's business but our own. However, I felt I needed to share.
So, please. People I meet, people I know, good friends even...stop implying that I was being some kind of slacker because I took time off from work to focus on my art. That was not the case and really, you have no idea in the end. You implying such things just pisses me off.
Thanks.
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You have to know we're only kidding when we talk like that with you. I mean, I wish I could have the time off to pursue my big dreams too. And I plan to, and I'm sure people will joke with me about being poor or not having a normal schedule. I mean even taking the major we took, we knew that we were getting into. We'd either be a) taking jobs that weren't even nearly what we love, b) we'd live in a cardboard box and chase a dream to the grave, or c) somehow get lucky. Kyle and I work all kinds of crazy hours, so it's easy for us to poke at your semi-flexible schedule. If it gets you down just poke us back with well at least I'm not dealing with screaming customers in retail (unlike me) and I get to sleep at night(unlike Kyle). And you can look forward to Thanksgiving while we're working our asses off. We know you work, you were just in a more fortunate situation. Don't take that to heart, we're just messing with you.
ReplyDeleteAnd, Ami is awesome. I'd steal her from you if I could. :)
Carrie
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ReplyDeleteThem haters gon hate, let em hate :D
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I could be wrong, but I don't remember you joking with me about it at all. Kyle has made some comments and we've already talked about it and resolved it.
ReplyDeleteI understand that people will poke fun and joke, but it still pisses me off. Implying that I haven't been busting my ass these past few months pisses me off. Like I said, I've already talked with Kyle, but other people have made comments, too. I wanted to make sure everyone knew that I HAVE BEEN WORKING! And this kind of work obviously doesn't stop at a certain time. It's all day every day.
Also, did I ever make the comments you suggest I make about you guys having to work, one of you having to work 60 hours a week? No. I know I was fortunate to be in that situation and I'm not a child who would rub that in people's faces. However, I'd like the same respect and implying that I wasn't working because I didn't have a day job is disrespectful.
And I also have to deal with screaming people, but they're kids (and I actually really love that job). So, I would never throw that in your face.
I'm not angry with you guys, I just wanted to clarify to everyone.
Ami, of course haters are gonna hate. They're haters.