Hello, all. Let’s preface this by saying this post will go west-south-east-north, I promise you it makes sense in my head - but it is also 1:07:56am and I’m tired but like “tired” doesn’t exist in NYC right? My eye has been twitching for the past week or so. That may be due to the ever impending fact that the ‘real world’ is around the corner, and because I want to fulfill the lofty aspirations I have (short-term, long-term, mid-term), I’ve been sacrificing hours of sleep to t-r-y and get more work done… -or- …that may be due to the fact that spring is here and allergies are more present than ever, though likely, let’s assume the first rationale is the cause of this eye twitch.

This first twitch is one we all share. Staying up at bizarre times to finish the things that seem necessary for the lives we aspire to live. Or maybe you’re a punctual person, and this “eye twitch” is far from your reality because you and your bed unite before 11pm daily. Regardless, we’re all stressing to get SOMETHING done for certain why’s. Whether your why is to prove to your strict parent(s) that you’re worth more than they know, whether your why is to be financially autonomous post-grad, or whether your why is to give back to those who got you to where you are currently - we all have different why’s, it is always important to remember why we do what we do.

In remembering that why, we realize forward is the only option. You want great work? Who am I to know the answer to that vague question, but my guess is: remember your why, tend to your twitchy eye, and rock the show till the wheels fall off. 

That was corny, but the simple fact is, we’re here for a reason. Let’s continue to utilize our skills, and always remember to push all limits. Good is never good enough, let’s be great. It is now 3:19:07am and I’ve enjoyed a pizza and sprite (courtesy of Napat), me and my twitchy eye will rest now - ta ta…

…Blair Barnes.