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| Crossing the Golden Gate bridge in 2011: what the fog! |
I have no recollection of having that same feeling ever again. Once you put your feet in adulthood, it seems like there is no stop, no finish lines, only a couple of stops for water. Drink it, breathe, then get back to run. Last year, I went to this Chinese doctor who told me that we are never fully satisfied with our lives because we walk in cycles, and we are always looking to the other side of the circle. Well, everybody is free to choose their kind of symbolism, but this one caught my attention. In plain English, that means that we always want more, and also that we, sometimes, end up changing our minds as we go by.
Now, as I graduate from my Masters Degree in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University (with an A, yay), I feel like when I first saw the Golden Gate bridge. It was a foggy summer in San Francisco, and I couldn't see a thing in front of me. I decided to cross it and then, right in the middle, I had this surreal vision of being immersed in a white cloud. I knew there was a bridge and that I could just keep on moving forward and would eventually reach the other side, but I had to believe in it, even though what I saw was nothingness. This is how I feel right now. I have ideas, I have knowledge, I do have some scars, yes, I do have fear, and I do have my moments of loneliness and lack of perspective. But, somehow, I create my own solid ground and keep on moving forward. Well, maybe there isn't this "other side". Maybe life is the bridge itself. Is there a finish line or not? It's actually your choice. I choose not to care about it. And, I don't know why, but this feels like a comforting thought.
This is the last post of this blog, which was part of the graded work for my Masters Degree. It was an interesting journey. From David Bowie's unusual perspective on stock markets to the amazing opportunity to interview philosopher Jon Corvino, it was all uphill. Now, I close this chapter and move on to pursue new paths in my career. I want to thank the people of Orlando, who gave me more than what I expected, and that includes the guys from The Solar Games, who offered me an outstanding internship experience. Also thanks to all professors and career advisors, who presented me with challenges that were both technical and psychological (that's my jam!). Thank you America for the hospitality and for teaching me new things about entertainment and assertiveness. I am back next year for more, somewhere on your map.
Thanks for watching and stay tuned to my website, totally refurbished and cuter than ever: www.cesarmunhoz.com
May the odds be in our favor.
César Munhoz
And here's one last song for you, guys!
