I mentioned previously (and briefly) that one of my friends interviewed me regarding my interest in LEGO photography. Not to brag but she intrigued by this hobby of mine. Since this is the first time that someone approached me to interview for a magazine, you couldn't believe the surprise and excitement I felt when I was notified. Now, I don't yearn for fame and fortune but it is nice to receive a little recognition from others.
Before I carried on, I would like to share some details regarding this magazine. As I said, it is an education magazine. In my knowledge, the magazine is separated into arts and science with my photos featured in the former. Additionally, the magazine also highlights job opportunities, career pathways, universities and etc. Thus, its target audience comprises of high school students as well as SPM leavers and to a certain extent, college students.
Coming back to my photos, I shared some of my insights on what high school leavers should focus on in life via LEGO photography. See, the way I see it is that we are often told to focus on the ideal goals, achievements and dreams that others impose on us. Rarely, do we actually practice the things we would like to do (abide by doing something useful and not detrimental like drugs or killing others). Indeed, all we ever do these days are academic-related or money-oriented. We 'MUST' go to a top this and that. Eventually, we blindly follow this fad without understanding if it's something that we really want. So, we follow this cycle and most of us ended up depressed or lost in life.
Given this opportunity to share some of my opinions of what one should do after high school, I was overjoyed that not only will my photos be published but I get to encourage others to chase their dreams, not others'. For example, if you have the resources, backpack or learn a new skill like making arts and crafts. You might end up liking it and develop a profession out of it. For the rest who does not have the privilege to enjoy the luxury of life, fighting for your dream may prove to be a tad arduous but you can use this time to recollect yourself. Try to find out that what is it you want in life and how do you pursue it while make a living out of it. There is always a way and you just have to find it. Now, I'm not saying that college/university is bad. Higher education is a good opportunity as well for one to explore and learn about not just life but themselves. I'm merely saying opportunities are everywhere and any experience is a good experience if you treat it that way.
So, ya, I am glad that I can share my LEGO photos. I want to show people that with the right mindset and proper utilization of the resources that you have, even a simple brick toy may lead you somewhere. Of course, thank you doctorjob for featuring and my friend, Joanna, who interviewed me. *smiley* *smiley*
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