Happy 4 year anniversary to this special video that changed my life! This video is especially meaningful to me because it was my first art video and it went viral coincidentally on my birthday - on January 24th 2012. I'd like to think it was God or the universe's way of pushing me to stop worrying if my art was good enough and start sharing my work instead. :)
I remember feeling a little down the day I turned 25. I thought I'd have everything figured out by then but I was just fresh out of university and more confused than ever. I thought about how at 20, I told myself I'd spend more time painting so I could end up with an art project or exhibition by the time I graduated. Throughout architecture school I never really painted much though, from the fear of my work not being perfect enough. Or maybe it was because of the amount of assignments I had. There was always some sort of excuse. As I lay in bed that night, I told myself that that was to be a year of taking new risks, and of doing things I had not done before, or else I'd be feeling the same way at 30.
In 2011, I got out of my comfort zones. I moved to Shanghai to work as an architect, worked on a bike business idea with my friend Joel, and in the weekends, worked on my art. Some projects failed along the way. In December that year, Joel flew to Shanghai to work on our bike business and he made the mistake of shooting this video. The bike business never took off because this video went viral. My video was uploaded around Christmas, and view counts jumped from the hundreds to half a million in weeks. It blew my mind, it made me want to disappear, it made me feel really silly ("Painting? With a basketball? What was I thinking?!"), but a part of me was also amazed by all that was happening - I was getting recognition for my art. It wasn't a private little project I was sharing with friends and family anymore!
I'm so glad I chose to put myself out there despite my doubts and insecurities. My faith is a big part of my life and I've learned to trust this journey in the past 5 years - all the high highs and the low lows. One of the most rewarding things is how this has allowed me to meet so many new people over the years. I'm thankful for the people who have reached out to guide me, and for people like you guys who continue to support my work. I love how diverse we are from age to culture to location and it made me see that we all want the same things - love, belonging, good relationships. I started creating art with objects to encourage others to see the beauty around them - even in the mundane and ordinary, and I love seeing that look of wonder and possibility in other peoples' eyes. I hope I get to do this for the rest of my life and be able to bring joy and meaning into lives I cross paths with.
I'm overjoyed that my past five years have been the most amazing journey of my life so far. I've also learned that life does not have to be all figured out and that it's OK to wander. Life is a constant journey of learning and discovery.
I'm excited to enter into a new decade of my existence (if you've read till this point you know my age now lol!! You guys are loyal fans haha...and YES I CAN'T BELIEVE IT TOO). I know it'll be amazing...a different kind of amazing!
<3
Red
同時也有1部Youtube影片,追蹤數超過93萬的網紅Bubzvlogz,也在其Youtube影片中提到,Hello Youtube Family, Today’s Vlog: Incompetent Father? Sibling Love, Kiss Fail, How We Raise Isaac Today is officially Isaac's 3rd birthday!!! Wow,...
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it's been a birthday to remember meaning 在 Mordeth13 Facebook 的最佳貼文
Another testimony:
I've been a fan of yours for I'd say...at least since I was 17. I remember my best friend had been killed on my birthday and I became a recluse to everyone. I even went so far as to drop out of school and get my GED so I wouldn't have to worry about getting attached to and losing anymore loved ones. I would spend my days behind my computer screen contemplating suicide because joy and happiness seemed an unobtainable thing. I hadn't laughed in over 5 months since the last day I had saw my friend. Then one day I was on YouTube looking up videos on the meaning of life, religion, life after death, ect. When (in only the way YouTube can do) I stumbled across your Biker Rave dance video. It was the first time I had laughed so hard and couldn't stop. You gave me that gift on the day I had decided to die. And from that video I followed you on your vlogs. I saw witnessed your antics, your stupidity, your assholishness (should be a real word), and your unwavering kindness. It gave me the motivation to not give up on this world because even through tragedy goodness can arise from it. Anytime I see someone in need whether it be financial loss or merely just someone to console them, I'm there. Cause I know what it's like to feel that empty void depleted of all yearning and want for company. And even though you didn't realize it, you gave that same thing to me. I know I may not ever be able to give you as much as you gave me, but I will do my best to repay you. Thank you for everything and remember even though you may never see the impact that you have had on people, it most assuredly matters to them. So heal up, get strong, and try not to get yourself blown up by your heater cause we fans are expecting many more videos to come.
it's been a birthday to remember meaning 在 Fiza O Facebook 的最佳貼文
I've been meaning to wish everyone a happy new year but thing is I've been sick. So here's a belated Happy 2013!
The first of Jan has always been a special date to me. 2012 has been kind to me. I started the year as the cover of Sutra, I got the opportunity to host Anugerah V with Abang Khai - and boy it was such an enriching experience hosting him with and how I loved our chemistry. And it was 2012 that I become a Mrs. I have always been pretty private about my personal life, who I was dating, whether i'm actually attached at all, etc. So to finally come out during my birthday and announce I'm going to be married in a month's time was a shocker to many. Oh boy. The hard work behind the wedding. While most planned it in years, I planned it in a matter of months. With help from a dear friend, my family and my kind sponsors, it happened. Without a glitch, it definitely wasn't. But it was the dramas and challenges that made the experience unforgettable.
(I owe u a lengthy lengthy post on my wedding that one)
Well, back to the all-important-first-of-Jan, it's my parents anniversary! It's their 31st this year. My dad loves my mom more than ever. It's amazing to see them squabble endlessly but it's obvious that they can't live without one another. They love each other to death. I remember one time my mom was admitted to the hospital, we went berserk. We are such a tight-knitted family that we can never imagine going home without our mom. So we made sure my mom were never left alone not even for a second. I remembered how my dad sneaked in and sat on the floor next to my mom's bed all night long. Kissing my mom's forehead and holding her hand. As I type this, I am holding back my tears praying for 31 more years for them to be healthy and happy together.
My mom is a remarkable woman. Have u ever grown up thinking one day you will be like your mother? Well, I grew up my entire life wondering how do I ever measure up to her greatness. She is spectacular and humble. She is a great patient wife, who is a wonderful cook, strong, smart with a good fashion sense and the true balance within the family. How she makes even the simplest dishes taste so good is pure magic! You can never know she's in pain because she hides it so well and soldiers on. I can never know how she manages it.
As a wife now, I tried cooking. I tried managing my time cleaning the house, doing laundry and taking care of my husband. It's exhausting I tell you. And I don't even have kids running around the house yet. And my parents have 5! It's an army of kids!
I can keep on listing down my mom's outstanding points as a woman and all the things I'm thankful to her for. But that list can never be enough. One thing for sure, I can aspire to be her for all I want but I know I can never never measure up to her brilliance.
it's been a birthday to remember meaning 在 Bubzvlogz Youtube 的最讚貼文
Hello Youtube Family,
Today’s Vlog:
Incompetent Father?
Sibling Love,
Kiss Fail,
How We Raise Isaac
Today is officially Isaac's 3rd birthday!!! Wow, I remember announcing our first pregnancy not too long ago. Time sure is fast when you're having fun. I've been meaning to upload this vlog for a while but just haven't been able to as we have had guests staying with us constantly this month. It's been wonderful but it just means we have been neglecting you guys just a bit. We expect vlogs to be back to normal very soon again. For now, we hope you enjoy this one because it's a cute one.
Regarding Isaac again, believe me- we show you guys what we want you to see. Remember, everything you see in our vlogs is like a highlight reel so please don't compare your behind the scenes with our highlights. Trust me, he whinges more than you know and that's okay! He's a toddler after all!
Love, the Bubz family xo
Ayla- 5 weeks
Isaac- 3 years old
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