Tick Tock
Every time I think I've made a decision, I find a reason to lean in the other direction.
A few weeks back, I though I'd settled on going into the more dangerous direction and pursue film in school. It's kind of arrogant to think that I could focus all my attention on that, and then come straight out of college and make a living doing it. Most people work their whole lives in that industry and don't get a break.
So then, I started leaning back towards teaching. The more sensible, practical approach. Chance's are I wouldn't have trouble finding a job. Decent pay in a rewarding field, summers off to pursue whatever I see fit. That's the safe bet.
Then tonight, I saw Requiem For a Dream.
I can't believe I haven't seen that movie in the 5 years since it's been released. Not only did I gain a whole new respect for the actors in the film, it got me thinking about my future again. The last two movies I bought, first Motorcycle Diaries, and now Requiem have really pushed me in the direction of film. Before that, it was Garden State. Tomorrow, I'm going to buy Sideways, Closer, and maybe Eternal Sunshine. I'm sure they'll push me even further in this direction.
But thinking about it now, I'm wondering why I can't just do both? If I had crediblity in both fields, teaching and film, I'd have alot more options. Teach during the year, devote my summers to writing a script until something catches, then rake in the millions, lol.
This would be asking alot of myself, the guy who barely scraped his way out of high school with a diploma, to double my course load, in two demanding majors-but the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced I'd do just fine.
Either way, I need to make a decision soon, I'll be registering before long.
P.S. Go to best buy and pick up the new album by The Mars Volta. It's awesome. original, and only 7 bucks at Best Buy.
A few weeks back, I though I'd settled on going into the more dangerous direction and pursue film in school. It's kind of arrogant to think that I could focus all my attention on that, and then come straight out of college and make a living doing it. Most people work their whole lives in that industry and don't get a break.
So then, I started leaning back towards teaching. The more sensible, practical approach. Chance's are I wouldn't have trouble finding a job. Decent pay in a rewarding field, summers off to pursue whatever I see fit. That's the safe bet.
Then tonight, I saw Requiem For a Dream.
I can't believe I haven't seen that movie in the 5 years since it's been released. Not only did I gain a whole new respect for the actors in the film, it got me thinking about my future again. The last two movies I bought, first Motorcycle Diaries, and now Requiem have really pushed me in the direction of film. Before that, it was Garden State. Tomorrow, I'm going to buy Sideways, Closer, and maybe Eternal Sunshine. I'm sure they'll push me even further in this direction.
But thinking about it now, I'm wondering why I can't just do both? If I had crediblity in both fields, teaching and film, I'd have alot more options. Teach during the year, devote my summers to writing a script until something catches, then rake in the millions, lol.
This would be asking alot of myself, the guy who barely scraped his way out of high school with a diploma, to double my course load, in two demanding majors-but the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced I'd do just fine.
Either way, I need to make a decision soon, I'll be registering before long.
P.S. Go to best buy and pick up the new album by The Mars Volta. It's awesome. original, and only 7 bucks at Best Buy.