It’s Hard to Fit Life Into A Portfolio
31 October 2011
I’m trying to get a portfolio blog set up for myself, because I’ve been feeling distanced from the graphic design part of my life, and that’s not a good thing, since that’s what I want to do with my life. So, I set up this blog so that I have a place to specifically gather together a portfolio. I haven’t really put anything up there, but I’ll make it happen soon. I did write a bio, though. I think it’s revealing:
“Zachary Horst currently lives in Austin, TX and loves everything about it. He is studying Graphic Design at the Art Institute of Austin and has found that typography is one of his favorite areas of the design field. At the moment, he is a Barista at Starbucks and has never before worked with so many amazing people. Some of his favorite things are cream cheese, old books, lions, good conversation late at night on the porch, and soy cappuccinos when the foam is perfect.
Zach thinks that there is nothing more important than people, and that if he can benefit and love people through his life and art, he will be satisfied.”
I spent a long time last night talking to Ryan, Kelli and Nathan about life and whatever came up in the conversation, and I ended up being really depressed, because we were all asking each other about what our goals were for life in one, five, and ten years, and I haven’t really thought about that in a long time. I mean, I’ve generally though about it, but I just don’t have many solid goals. I want to work in the field of graphic design field after I graduate. I want to help people. I want to influence people’s lives for the better. But, how am I going to do that? I just don’t feel very useful right now. I know that’s probably complete nonsense and I’m just being ridiculous, but that’s how I’ve felt lately. Making this portfolio is going to help, I think. It will give me something tangible to focus on for more than a few days.
Anyway, I know I don’t have to know where the future is headed right now. If anything, I’m okay with not knowing at this point. The future is just so open right now and I’m having trouble handling it.
I’m going to go pray.
