Have you ever chased a dream?

[ThrobbingEgo]

I've never really had a dream... my greatest ambition at the moment is to 'accidently' kill a fleeing shoplifter... does that count?

Yes it does.

And give yourself two klondike bars. One for being virtuous, and the other for making me laugh.

I'm not sure if "vigilante justice" counts as a virtue. I mean, murder for a zippo lighter, two cans of Redbull, and a skin mag? Dexter, somehow that doesn't seem justified.

One Klondike bar.

 

[Combined]

Oh, yes. It's a certain person. Still trying. But chasing it so far has broken me and left me the cynical, atheistic, pessimistic bastard I am today.

 

[HardRockSamurai]

I'm still trying my best to be a graphics designer. I sort of at a loss right now, since my college's prerequisite requirements for a decent GD course are ridiculous.

best path on that actually luv, it to start freelancing on a smaller scale while in class, and build up a client base....9 times out of 10 that history is more important than any degree you will ever get...I'm not saying to ignore the studies, but building up a living world reputation, and experiences are more important at times, and best to get them under your belt early.

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet. There's also another problem; I have a PC (which today is a Graphic Design no no.)

 

[FalloutJack]

It's funny. My dream is both acheived and still going. What is it? Well, I wanted to be a writer. I started with a base talent which was pretty good, nurtured it, flung it through college, and now I am assuredly highly skilled in that art. The thing about it, I noticed though, is that being a writer is not a thing you get a certificate for. There is no writer identification card or anything like that. So, towards the end of my college days, I realized that I'd already succeeded. I AM a writer. I simply haven't published anything yet. The question to ask, therefore, is how GOOD a writer I am. My guess? I have enough training and experience to be above amatuer, so that puts me somewhere between good and GOD. (Not a bad range.) So, while I AM a writer, I have still things as a writer I would like to do. Yet, in a Buddhist sort of way, I also understand that it is not necessary to actually write a book or something in the pursuit of my writing lifestyle. Know what I mean?

 

[Timotei]

I always wanted to go into broadcasting, but couldn't even get any advice from anyone. About 4 months ago I started up my own internet radio show and just took it from there, and it's working out great, so the dream is slowly coming to life for me

And you deserve a cookie

 

[walleteater]

I chased my dream, and i had suceeded. 9 months later she slipped through my fingers.

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

I'm still trying my best to be a graphics designer. I sort of at a loss right now, since my college's prerequisite requirements for a decent GD course are ridiculous.

best path on that actually luv, it to start freelancing on a smaller scale while in class, and build up a client base....9 times out of 10 that history is more important than any degree you will ever get...I'm not saying to ignore the studies, but building up a living world reputation, and experiences are more important at times, and best to get them under your belt early.

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet. There's also another problem; I have a PC (which today is a Graphic Design no no.)

You kidding? All the industry standard programs work on windows. It was back before OSX and the switch to the Intel processors when mac had the big advantage in the world of graphic design. The stigma just carried over.

There's not much a mac can do that a decent PC can't.

What software do you use?

 

[Timotei]

It's funny. My dream is both acheived and still going. What is it? Well, I wanted to be a writer. I started with a base talent which was pretty good, nurtured it, flung it through college, and now I am assuredly highly skilled in that art. The thing about it, I noticed though, is that being a writer is not a thing you get a certificate for. There is no writer identification card or anything like that. So, towards the end of my college days, I realized that I'd already succeeded. I AM a writer. I simply haven't published anything yet. The question to ask, therefore, is how GOOD a writer I am. My guess? I have enough training and experience to be above amatuer, so that puts me somewhere between good and GOD. (Not a bad range.) So, while I AM a writer, I have still things as a writer I would like to do. Yet, in a Buddhist sort of way, I also understand that it is not necessary to actually write a book or something in the pursuit of my writing lifestyle. Know what I mean?

I think I understand what you mean. I guess I too could say I am a writer, yet of what caliber I know not.

You haven't taken a philosophy class by any chance have you?

 

[Mr Sunday Night]

I always wanted to go into broadcasting, but couldn't even get any advice from anyone. About 4 months ago I started up my own internet radio show and just took it from there, and it's working out great, so the dream is slowly coming to life for me

And you deserve a cookie

Thankyou

I shall cherish that cookie for years to come, it shall guide me through the darkest times, it shall be my ray of hope in an otherwise...

Nope, already eaten it.

 

[TriggerUnhappy]

Yes, currently trying to get a girl, but it's kind of hard considering she's dating an emo kid. Ironically, I found this thread while listening to REO Speedwagon's In My Dreams. Also,

I tried, but it ran away from me.

Man that's really sad Max. Little off topic here, but you need to stop changing your damn avatar, it's getting confusing.

 

[Julianking93]

Have you ever tried to make one of your dreams come true? What was it? Did you succeed (if it is not still in progress)? And if you did acheive your dream, how did you feel at the end of it?

Right now I have a dream that I am working on, two in fact. First is finishing my novel The Stellar War, which is already 589, single-spaced pages and 14 chapters long.

Second is my airsoft team Squad 7 (Valkyria Chronicles Squad 7, not Naruto). So far we have 12 members (myself included), half of which are armed and 3/4 in uniform (multicam and tan boots). We already have had patches made:

Gallian Militia Patch

Squad 7 Patch.

We are still trying to get Gallian flag patches made as well as the flag itself. We have a possible sponsor with a big name company, and have already created Unit Class Designations. There is much work to be done before we are a functioning team, however I am proud of what we have done already.

What's your novel about? Its got a cool title.

 

[HardRockSamurai]

I'm still trying my best to be a graphics designer. I sort of at a loss right now, since my college's prerequisite requirements for a decent GD course are ridiculous.

best path on that actually luv, it to start freelancing on a smaller scale while in class, and build up a client base....9 times out of 10 that history is more important than any degree you will ever get...I'm not saying to ignore the studies, but building up a living world reputation, and experiences are more important at times, and best to get them under your belt early.

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet. There's also another problem; I have a PC (which today is a Graphic Design no no.)

You kidding? All the industry standard programs work on windows. It was back before OSX and the switch to the Intel processors when mac had the big advantage in the world of graphic design. The stigma just carried over.

There's not much a mac can do that a decent PC can't.

What software do you use?

Well that's exactly the problem, I can't afford a decent PC. I have to do most of my work on a below-average laptop. It doesn't mean I can't make good stuff, it just means that making that good stuff takes forever.

And to answer your other question, I primarily use the Adobe CS4 programs (cause I got them for free from my first clients.)

 

[ShockValue]

One of my own dreams, was one from my childhood that I kept going after for many years. I wanted to be an astronaut, I really wanted to head into space. Of course I've already given up on that dream.

 

[Matronadena]

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet.

have you tried taking on small bids?... places like E-lance are actually pretty good places to start developing a decent baseline...and you really get the hang of things like bidding on contracts, and other bits.....Just like illustrations, or any other visual field it takes time more than anything, but once you make your first buck at it...you already have a foot in the door and it's a matter of patience... and yeah always working to brush up on your skill, and good problem solving when it comes to tackling a project.. but I have no doubts in ya..you already seem to have a pretty good drive to hang in there, and keep pushing...and thats what matters.

 

[HardRockSamurai]

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet.

have you tried taking on small bids?... places like E-lance are actually pretty good places to start developing a decent baseline...and you really get the hang of things like bidding on contracts, and other bits.....Just like illustrations, or any other visual field it takes time more than anything, but once you make your first buck at it...you already have a foot in the door and it's a matter of patience... and yeah always working to brush up on your skill, and good problem solving when it comes to tackling a project.. but I have no doubts in ya..you already seem to have a pretty good drive to hang in there, and keep pushing...and thats what matters.

I'd heard of E-Lance before but I never bothered trying it out. Thanks

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

I'm still trying my best to be a graphics designer. I sort of at a loss right now, since my college's prerequisite requirements for a decent GD course are ridiculous.

best path on that actually luv, it to start freelancing on a smaller scale while in class, and build up a client base....9 times out of 10 that history is more important than any degree you will ever get...I'm not saying to ignore the studies, but building up a living world reputation, and experiences are more important at times, and best to get them under your belt early.

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet. There's also another problem; I have a PC (which today is a Graphic Design no no.)

You kidding? All the industry standard programs work on windows. It was back before OSX and the switch to the Intel processors when mac had the big advantage in the world of graphic design. The stigma just carried over.

There's not much a mac can do that a decent PC can't.

What software do you use?

Well that's exactly the problem, I can't afford a decent PC. I have to do most of my work on a below-average laptop. It doesn't mean I can't make good stuff, it just means that making that good stuff takes forever.

And to answer your other question, I primarily use the Adobe CS4 programs (cause I got them for free from my first clients.)

If it makes you feel better, you'd run into the same problem with a similarly spec'd macbook.

 

[walleteater]

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet.

have you tried taking on small bids?... places like E-lance are actually pretty good places to start developing a decent baseline...and you really get the hang of things like bidding on contracts, and other bits.....Just like illustrations, or any other visual field it takes time more than anything, but once you make your first buck at it...you already have a foot in the door and it's a matter of patience... and yeah always working to brush up on your skill, and good problem solving when it comes to tackling a project.. but I have no doubts in ya..you already seem to have a pretty good drive to hang in there, and keep pushing...and thats what matters.

If you're just interested in getting your name out there, the source modding community is always looking for designers. And if your work is quality it seems steam sponsers the top mods, and gets them going. The idea is baby steps.

One dev team, media molecule, made that ragdoll kungfu, as a sort of fun project. They charged for it,a nd made a lving, then decided to switch platfroms, and created the ps3 exclusive littlebigplanet. Basically you gotta start somewhere.

 

[HardRockSamurai]

I'm still trying my best to be a graphics designer. I sort of at a loss right now, since my college's prerequisite requirements for a decent GD course are ridiculous.

best path on that actually luv, it to start freelancing on a smaller scale while in class, and build up a client base....9 times out of 10 that history is more important than any degree you will ever get...I'm not saying to ignore the studies, but building up a living world reputation, and experiences are more important at times, and best to get them under your belt early.

I have already started doing that; unfortunately nobody wants me yet. There's also another problem; I have a PC (which today is a Graphic Design no no.)

You kidding? All the industry standard programs work on windows. It was back before OSX and the switch to the Intel processors when mac had the big advantage in the world of graphic design. The stigma just carried over.

There's not much a mac can do that a decent PC can't.

What software do you use?

Well that's exactly the problem, I can't afford a decent PC. I have to do most of my work on a below-average laptop. It doesn't mean I can't make good stuff, it just means that making that good stuff takes forever.

And to answer your other question, I primarily use the Adobe CS4 programs (cause I got them for free from my first clients.)

If it makes you feel better, you'd run into the same problem with a similarly spec'd macbook.

It does; thanks

 

[Matronadena]

I'd heard of E-Lance before but I never bothered trying it out. Thanks

my spouse started there doing bids as a content writer ( but E-lance covers many many fields) to build up a client base...which eventually led to a job with demand studio's..and they pay very very well..

only word of advice there though, if someone puts up a project to bid on and they say * send me a sample that contains..." ( and the details are VERY exact, and specific) odds are they are the ones actually doing that project, and rather than sub-contracting it out, they are trying to basically score free work off people masking it s a " sample"