“Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.”
In the middle of 19th century American history, a time period that my English professor taught me was a "Renaissance of Literature," Henry David Thoreau entered the woods of Massachusetts to prove a point. He wanted to recount his experience in the hopes of educating others, and maybe more importantly, to muse about what he had learned for himself. The quote above was written by him. Mr. Thoreau is just one of the many people that have inspired me to take on this project. Like this classical writer, I am too looking to prove something. Maybe to my friends, that for years now have supported me, and today, find themselves running out of patience as I go back in forth in life like a ping pong ball. Also possible, that I am attempting to show my family that I can finally do what I've always promised I would.
The truth is, the person that this means the most to, is me. I am ready to finally prove to my stubborn self, that yes, you actually can finish what you start. I have been dreaming and chasing this fantastic goal of mine, in some way or another, since I have been a child. I, Mandy Howard, want to be "rich and famous." Yes, I know this seems quite broad, and I am sure you are wondering how I will accomplish such a huge feat. To be completely honest I have no freaking clue. I have dozens of ideas, but I cannot seem to stick to one long enough to find out if it is the right path for me. The main problem is, I have way too many passions. One day I am hell-bent on starting my own production company, and the next, I am downloading screenwriting software so I can start on my first script.
So I have decided that for now, I will come here to try and figure it all out. I am giving myself a deadline, because as you will come to learn, I am the world's worst procrastinator. There is a little more than a year and a half of time until I turn the dreaded 30. By my birthday on August 10th, 2011, I am promising myself, and I guess now all of you, that I will achieve my coveted fame and fortune. You can visit here to track my progress, to critique me when I get distracted, or to encourage when it looks like I want to give up.
But for now, I will start by writing, with the great hope of showing Thoreau that although the "truth" is great and admirable to seek, it is quite possible in my lifetime to obtain all such desires. Here's to wanting love that surprises me every day, money that allows me to travel this planet's amazing landscapes, fame that helps me touch people I have yet to meet, and the truth that will set me free...
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