As the summer comes to an end and I'm looking forward to a new semester, one step closer to graduating, people ask me what I want to do with my major. With a communications major I can do...just about anything really. I get told I need to work for Bobby Long..I laugh and say I wish to that one. But, you never know. Maybe one day. One can dream right? Ha.
But, I tell people how I want to move to NYC and work for a PR firm or something similar and represent smaller artists.
That usually is the part that I lose people at. That's not where the money is and blah blah blah. And it's kind of hard to explain it sometimes. But, not having a ton of money isn't something that would be new to me. After my parent's divorce when I was 14/15 I got a job and have had one ever since..and it's not like they are high paying jobs. I'm not used to having a lot of money..and honestly I don't think I'll need a crap ton of money..as long as I can afford to pay my bills and stuff I don't really mind. Obviously I'll want some extra cushion money...and spending money. But, it doesn't have to be like a lot. Does that make sense?
I know a lot of people choose careers based on money, but that's not something I want to focus on. Yes..money is nice. But, ya know mo' money mo' problems.
I want to be able to help people find music that matters. Music that touches the soul. But, a lot of times the music people listen to isn't that music. There are some really great songs out there that people don't even know about. I'm included in that too...After all the street teaming I've done for those British boys and Edward Hartline I have realized how much street teaming matters. Heck if it weren't for Cari Dean telling me a few years ago to look up Bobby Long I wouldn't even know the people I do today or have done the things I have. It's weird to think about how one seemingly insignificant moment has changed my life in a big way.
I have Bobby Long to thank for a lot of this stuff. If it weren't for his music I wouldn't have ever found out about Marcus Foster or Sam Bradley...I wouldn't have gotten invited to that private show in Virginia last year...I wouldn't have heard Edward Hartline that Saturday night...I wouldn't have become friends with Edward...I wouldn't be the street team leader for his official street team...I would probably still not have a clue as to what I wanted to do with my life. It's kind of weird to look back on all of these great moments in my life and think Cari Dean and her "pestering" to look up Bobby Long is the reason for all of this. I want more people to "pester" their friends and help them find amazing music. It's one of the things I'm most passionate about in my life. When things are getting crazy, which they seem to be getting more and more crazy by the day, I can always find a song that is perfect in that moment. So, thanks Cari Dean and Bobby Long..you both have altered my life and brought great memories that I cherish and friends that I couldn't be more thankful for.
Until next time.
I love you all like mad!
XO
Kymber.
I wish there was a 'LOVE' button :)
ReplyDeleteaww shucks! :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled Edward can be your test subject. You do so much for him, and I know you know we appreciate every post and tweet and brilliant idea. But I'll tell you again, here, in writing, Thank You!
ReplyDeleteYou're learning by doing and that's the best way. And when it's time for you to send out those resumes, you can put Edward Hartline Music down as previous experience. :)