So... what makes you tick? What's your motivation for doing things, life?
Fulfillment, mentally and emotionally. But isn't that everyone's motivation? I suppose my primary motive is to express myself and make myself understood by others. I want to reach out and touch the places within other people's minds that are not normally activated, or are hidden away underneath the piles of everyday concerns. I want to tell stories to people that describe the world beneath, inside, and outside (all at the same time) of the world around them.
How do you pass your time?
If I can, I work. I like working, either doing a regular job or illustrating doesnt much matter. I'm
happiest when I'm busy working. Otherwise: I read. Play video games. Travel when I can. Explore. When I can, I like to learn how to build things. I like working with wood for some reason (it would be awesome to learn how to build my own furniture!).
What kind of art, music do you like?
Anything that sounds/looks good to me. Vague, yes, but I really don't have any definite constraints as far as genres go. However, I'm particularly partial to the Baroque, Romantic, and Surrealist art periods as well as most ancient art (and if I could do everything, I'd be an archaeologist
). With music, I'm very fond of jazz, 60s and 70s rock, and soundtracks to movies/games.
What pisses you the hell off?
Having to watch people do very stupid things they
know are stupid. Feeling like my thoughts and feelings are not valid. Being purposefully ignored (silent treatment kind of thing).
I'm a cry baby, so, any number of things. I'm easily emotionally moved. However, some specific things:
-Hard relationship discussions. (Even if nothing hurtful is said. It can take a while for a guy I'm seeing to understand that it's not always his fault if I start crying. Hard discussions, even if executed in a calm manner, can get me stirred up.)
-Feeling hopeless/worthless.
-Feeling like I have no driection.
Drawing, painting, working. Being outside in the fall and smelling that woodsmoke and rotting leaf scent in the air. Being with my SO.
What are your governing principles for life?
1. Do the best you can, because that's all you can ever expect of yourself.
2. Do what you think is the right thing to do.
3. NEVER treat people who handle your food, police the roads, or handle your finances poorly. Even if you hate them and wish they'd get hit by a truck. It's just not worth it.
4. Take time out for yourself. There's nothing wrong in doing that and it's good for you.