Earlier in my life (which, to be honest, was only seven years ago) I had begun to experiment drawing logos. What I found rather arbitary at the time really propelled me down this route. What had cemented this the most was my knack for drawing - that begun ten years ago. In 2017, I started this little project called "Mystery Galaxy". Well that 'little' project was going to be the title for my TV show. I had gone through several revisons until 2018 when I cut off the project completely (not a long run, right?) That was not in vain, though. Eventually I began to use different, more well-known, logos. Although this would come later in the beginning of 2024. At that point I had determined my career path but with no material to prove it. In actuality, I had begun thinking this back in the school project about careers. Initially, I paid little to no attention to this project and just did it just to fill the course requirement. Slowly but surely I became deeply invested into the Graphic Design sphere. Why? Well I could say that boils down to previous abilities, and my innate sense to find good designs. In the summer of that year I began to draw cars, logos, and even houses. Things I would have otherwise avoided back then came in the forefront to achieve this goal. Currently, I have made a website and some (unofficial) logos. The website in question is called "rayolleymemorial.com" and was not without the support of the R.O.M.P. (Ray Olley Memorial Project) and my dad. All have been great contributors to my success and my furture successes. Moving on. Now I began to fiddle with digital software and predominately Canva. Canva is a great tool for all businesses and independent Graphic Designers. Whether that would be for marketing and logos Canva is an all 'round great software. Shifting gears, I used other more amateur softwares like: Pencil2D, Libreoffice, WPS Office, and Openoffice. Primarily for these office softwares I used their presentation compatibility feature. Utilizing shapes and other graphical elements got me to make this logo of a pharmaceutical company. Although the lack of proper resources, it was relatively easy and intuitive. Typically I like to live with less. So all that summed up and you got me right now. On the verge of applying for college and getting a degree in Graphic Design I think I made a great decision.

Initially, I wanted to be a cartoonist for a TV show of mine. However, in later years, that has changed. Well that boils down to the fact I think that was too much to ask for and just not feasible for my current lifestyle. Today, that perspective has been long lost--for good reason too. I do not wish to embark on the path everyone else is and not really improve or add anything nuanced but just be more of the same. That was going to happen until I realized graphic design was a thing. Way back when I had experimented with logos and other design aspects just for the fun of it. Now, that is almost a daily occurrence. For reasons unknown, I got really knees deep into the whole graphic design sphere. Which, was motivated by my designs for that TV show back then. I called the show "Mystery Galaxy" it would feature myself along with various past and future versions of me. Each episode would involve some sort of cosmic mystery (hence the name) and our character would travel across the stars. Furthermore--I thought--to add a aspect of time travel. At the time I was heavily invested into Dr. Who (not a direct inspiration as I had made this long before i got into it). Nevertheless I kept going and going and then nothing. Eventually I became so interested in just art in general--not so much the idea but the part in which it is relaxing. Out of all hobbies, art seems to be the most relaxing. Not to say others are not but I found this to be so. So there it came and went; my TV show. Looking back, I had seen my whole aspiration being purely self-motivated. Instead, my options have broadened as well as my perspective. In recent years I have gotten into religion which has changed my whole perception of life itself. It has also gotten me to be more compassionate to others. Seeing that the world needed help I found that I can put my art skills to good use. beginning with designing logos for a memorial project for veterans. Not only, but I began to do their website as well. I would attribute all this success to the God Almighty. He and only he has set me up for greatness. So in this section of my paragraph its time to reflect upon the previous perception of a career. As time has gone on I have become less selfish and more selfless but some could attest that I am the same as I was before and they might be right. As humans we are always looking out for ourselves over one another. Not that we always want to but that the devil always has his pangs on our flesh. And that is my leaving remark. I hope this finds you well whoever is reading this. For Though my grammar is not on par with many others, and my whole perspective is purely dictated on my experiences. I hope you could see the fruitfulness in helping others not by kindness, but compassion.

Well,this is going to be an easy one. I guess you could say that I'm a bit of a incompetent fool who wants to suck your money out of your pocket because I have to deal with the ridiculously overpriced tuition in this country. And that you'd be right. That's because these times are easy but also there's some difficulty, as is most things. Difficulties relating to costs and overall financial wellbeing has become quite severe as of late. However, that was easily overcome by pursuing what I love besides the financial burdens that come with it. As you could be going all your life to get the bag, which leaves you back at square one; craving for more. As money can't and won't be able to fulfill your desires no matter how much there is. That's why there's a lot of trouble with people working nine to fives. They always seem to be in a never-ending rat race to get by. Which is why I don't look towards money, instead I opt for passion in the creatives. Meanwhile everyone's stressing about what they're getting paid that week, I'll keep on drawing, designing, and creating despite the shortcomings. But that's what they are 'short' and that means absolutely nothing when you think about it. So perhaps challenges may not pertain to me at the moment in relation to my physical, mental, or spiritual well-being. That's all thanks to my creative abilities and a knack for drawing. (I love to draw by the way) Anyways, the point is that my life is in a perfect place right now and I have nothing to complain about. However I can't say that about other people. My heart goes out to you who are experiencing financial worry or are struggling with relationships. Put it simply, I can't be one to decide on whether or not the situation you're in is much of a bother because I'm not you---whether fortunately or unfortunately. Moving on, I have to face facts and realize not everything is as doom and gloom as it appears and that is all based on perspective. (There's that word again) Perspective matters so deeply in the subject of all things. Hence why it is so important, and why I like to tell this to people. Maybe someday we may all share the same perspective so we won't face these hurdles in life but that's perhaps a bit far fetched. Got to admit, I'm not so open-minded but the improvement is subtle. Slowly I've looked at several people's stories not just here, but across the globe. All have their variations but the worries remain the same. This fact brings us together in a way. When one struggles with a problem they can, at least, know that someone out there is in the same place they're in---that's comforting. Nevertheless overcoming obstacles require proper venting through sharing, creating, and adapting. Adapting, as in adjusting to the problems that lie. Now I know the prompt explicitly said it was about me but there's many more people that need the attention besides me.

Video games as a genre has not only impacted my life but the life of so many others. That's because the video gaming industry is founded off of the idea of a person exploring worlds and being the main character in a story. So then it branched out offering several subgenres that you could get into. Most of which encourage collaborative play whether online or with your family. Interestingly though, this wasn't the reason I got into this in the first place. No, this was a result of my love for cars. Cars of all types and especially the fast ones. Which made me stumble upon a game called "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" (2012 version, not 2005.) This game brought the concept of driving recklessly through neighborhood in a very expensive car to the next level. Bringing up several activites throughout the map to really get you chasing for that high score. One car that I could not stay away from was the Ford GT 2006, with its rowdy five liter v8 pumping out more horsepower than the chariots in Rome. This really was the ideal car for me. However it wasn't just the power but the sound. The developers had curated the best sounding cars in gaming ever---in my opinion. Delivering quite gutteral sounds to an already exciting game. Furthermore, the sense of speed in the game is great ableit unrealistic, but dang is it engaging. Moving on. Today, though, I've gotten into a whole new genre of gaming. That being the simulation games. Those style of games got that realism without making it boring. "How does this attribute to the impact of your life?", you may ask. Well that's easily summed up by saying it brought my family together during those time where we're stuck indoors. Along with others boradening my knowledge of things in the real world. Yes video games can give you pracitical knowhow in real life (despite what many say.) Otherwise games can provide decent entertainment when I'm bored, which, covers most of my free time. On the other hand there's an incentive to spend time with friends when say, it's storming outside. Perhaps there's a bit of worry on it destroying our attention span, but I haven't seen that being a problem. Of course, many of my peers may or may suffer under the same circumstance but that's beyond my knowledge. So, in summary, games have helped my life as well as others and it shows everyday.

I've chosen graphic designing as a career because it could very well help local businesses with modern advertising. Not only that, but helping them with branding to convey a certain idea that wasn't clear previously. By enhancing product design and promotion in a modern sense, but also including creative or innovative imagery that sets apart the brand from others. Thus creating a more distinct style that will drive a business to success with their customer base. Moving on...I wish to harness my creative abilities for the greater good of the community not so myself. As more I see the whole idea of helping the self while everyone else is neglected. Not in this case. Instead, advertising and websites---like this one: https://rayolleymemorial.com/ ---show how there's an innate need for improvement for those businesses that don't have a true set and stone marketing. Now graphic design doesn't inherently mean that it's marketing and advertising, but I like to think of it that way. Think of it as a alternative to fine art but its paintings and sculptures are the way to get the eyes of corporations. (Not that they don't arleady but I digress) Graphic design is a broad field and there's many pathways; this is what I chose. Hopefully my awful grammar can be brushed over and the main message is still made clear. That message being for those that desire a career such as this; never give up. No matter how many hurdles come your way and whomever doubts your abilities as a person---don't listen. More likely they're envious of your success (or future success) and how that might effect theirs. To them, I'd say that they are as capable as anyone in terms of success and it doesn't matter what career it may be...kinda. Well I hope this message is received well with you and I hope you carry this for the rest of your life. Thank you.