Blog #1: A Dream / A reality

Ever since I was a teenager the idea of writing a book that could tell a fantastical story has been circling in my mind. I would write ideas down and share them with friends. I pondered the dream of reading the first chapter to a room full of people who eagerly sat at the edge of their seats for me to narrate what was once only in my brain. To have my name printed in books which were carried by every sort of peoples.

Unfortunately for years, that's just what it was, a dream. My fear and insecurities drove me to try and find a more "reliable" path on life. So, I went to college and studied engineering. For 8 years I went through so many books about formulas and equations. I failed many classes and barely passed others. For eight long years, 3 more than it was supposed to take me.

I have to admit my discipline wasn't the best. I let things stack until it was absolutely necessary for me to do them. Spent my time playing videogames, watching meaningless videos, TV shows and movies. My motivation in life was such that I sometimes didn't eat until I was painfully hungry, which was proceeded by eating a whole days’ worth of meals in one sitting. I wasn't happy, but I fooled myself into believing I was.

Somehow, I managed to graduate, an Engineer at last! Living with my parents for 8 months without landing a job. Until I got a call back, a company in Arizona was interested. After a couple of interviews, I got hired, and left the nest for the first time to live by myself. For 3 years I have had what I consider a dream job for an engineer. A god team, a nice boss; I know what I have to do, and I do it well.

Still there is a sense of unfulfillment in my chest. Not only do I wish to go back home and be surrounded by my family and friends again; I want to fuel my fire. That boy with many stories and full of imagination, that kid, deserves to rise again.

So here I am, trying to start that journey. New territory for sure, but I will manage. I decided to create this account to share my love for stories, and my progress. At the moment I will focus on balancing my work/life with my passion. Making short reviews of the books I read seemed like a nice avenue to begin with. I expect to write some short stories to test the waters of an audience’s feedback. Learn from it, adapt, and improve my writing, and get my name out there.

Hence, I offer you a metaphorical seat, so you can join me on my journey. May a dream become a reality… one day.