Entry #1 - Make money Work for you, Don't work for Money

I have always thought that one day I will be recognized by my peers as a great artist, I think that that is all artists dream. But i believe to get it you have to work for it. I have been pushing myself in various ways in these past 3 years, constantly locking myself up or getting frustrated when I see someone who has achieved something that I have been working for before me; which I believe to be part of growing as a person and professionally.

My trip back to Australia has helped my overcome a lot of things and one of these is to not depend on anyone when it is a personal decision, something I used to do a lot in Chile.

I have had some amazing experiences that have reminded me that my path towards animation or film is the way to go, but just have to get it right. I get frustrated by others that try and try but can't get it right and when you are willing to give them a hand they reject it. I'd like someone with more experienced than me to come along and give me a hand to understand this tough industry. But nothing is free in this life.

So i decided a few months ago, ( after trying in the past contacting numerous studios around Melbourne for an opportunity, which I never got because of all the competition) to set myself up as a freelancer. Seems easy when ou think about it, but I suppose its like marriage, you propose but then have to deal with all the preparations for that very day, which can be a headache (don't think its a good analogy but works for me.) So I said one day "fuck this I'll freelance", had no idea what to do or how to do it so I just dove into the pool, got my ABN number, then I got a whole bunch of things in the mail about tax which by the way freaked me out and never got down to reading it (i should shouldn't I?). I have been freaking out about the tax evasion thing since I have been doing some odd jobs here and there, should talk to my accountant. Did find a good resourse which I should follow step by step: http://www.australianinfront.com.au/talk/article/freelancing-in-melbourne

I like having my time at home, I can program myself to do what ever I want and whenever I want and I want to keep it that way, I have tryed to get back into the hospitality world because I need the money but really, it is the worst industry of all and dont have the time to deal with hypocrite and sarcastic chefs and customers, there is nothing of hospitality in the industry. I hear and read a lot of people saying they need a job on the side to be able (serving tables) to get through the way, but for its a distraction and a waste of my precious time to find what really matters. Money comes and goes, like a wise man said "make money work for you, don't work for money"

I tend to think outside of current projects and try to overload myself with things I cant even concentrate at the moment, and because I am a perfectionist by nature I get frustrated and therefore everyone does around me. I sit a look at all the talented people from diferents studios, making of and documentaries that inspire me and I end up saying "I want to do this instead" or "Im probably better at this other thing". So stick to one thing until you get it right. and that for now is animation. One thing will take to another.

So that is that, I enjoy my freedom, even though I have to be broke. But I know for sure that one day I'll hit the nail, and that is what I have to work for now, concentrate on one thing at a time.