The movie might have headlined Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, but the star of the show was Thomas Horn. He played Tom and Sandra's 9-year old son, Oskar. Thomas has not been in a movie before. But, let me tell you, he was something to watch.
The basis of the movie is (from Google):
Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a final message for him hidden somewhere in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by a relentlessly active mind that refuses to believe in things that can't be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father's closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his own loss to a greater understanding of the observable world around him.
Oskar is afraid of EVERYTHING. He's afraid of air planes, bridges, streets, noise and people (just to name a few). So for Oskar to embark on a quest that will carry him throughout New York? Well, suffice it to say that this is no small feat for him.
Much of the movie is narrated by Oskar. Just before he heads out the door to begin the search, he says "I was determined that nothing would get in my way. Not even myself."
I've thought on that statement quite a bit this week. I've said it before. I'm guilty of getting in my own way.
I am creative. I went to college and got my degree in Graphic Design. I'm good at what I do. I'm not the best-that-there-is-out-there good, but I am talented. I see the world in shapes and colors and fonts and styles and have a great idea of how to wrap it all up into a pretty little package.
Where I go wrong is in the business end of owning/running a business. I'm always joking (probably more like trying to explain myself) with the statement that like the mechanic that never fixes his car, I'm the graphic designer that doesn't advertise. Lame.
A few weeks ago, I read about a gal that lost weight by blogging about it. I'm going to do that. You're going to be my captive audience. Every once in a while I'm going to throw in what I'm doing to better my business and get my name out there. I'm going to quit blaming other things and take the responsibility and place it square on my shoulders. I'm going to hike up my big girl panties and give Mark some help with the household finances.
I'm going to share my talent and make some money while I'm at it. Take a look at my facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspired-Because/304076676284880
My first step will be to update it and create a new page with ALL of my graphics. I will launch the second page (FlipSide Graphics) by tomorrow. I have part of my business that I call Inspired Because. I felt that I wanted to do a special line of pictures with inspirational quotes. The other page will be my FlipSide Graphics page. This will show a smattering of the graphics I have done in the past. I'm hoping that people will see how easy (and inexpensive) it is to get a personalized item. You know. Something that is exclusively your own. I have connections in just about any medium you desire. T-shirts, magnets, posters, car stickers, banners, jewelry, movies, books, logos. You name it. I can do it. I CAN DO IT!
I'll keep you updated as I go. I'll keep it short, but I know it will help if I have someone to answer to. So, here goes. If you like my work, spread the word. If you need a cool gift that will WOW those around you, email me.
Nothing will get in my way. Not even myself.
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