There is a plan, a masterplan it would be. I was having this trail of thoughts running in my mind, and that was how I conceived of this plan - a personal project I call it - just moments ago.
What do you want to look back on when you are sitting on an armchair in a hot afternoon, 50 years later? 50 years later is when you and I are but old, hopefully wise, grandpas and grandmas. Sure, given that we are currently at the prime of our years, the limit to what we are capable to achieve is endless. But, would you want your whole life spent on something you spend your undergrad years doing, and keep thinking back about the same type of things when you're 70?
Surely there can be more things to do than just one. Some people understood this, and they started doing business on blogshops, or they started making Youtube videos that could touch the lives of many. The big-hearted headed out to connect with the less fortunates, and many more of the religious have been evangelising in hope to enlighten the lives of many more. And the list just doesn't stop here.
These people are going to look back at their lives when they are 70, and feel satisfied because their lives have been meaningful. They did things they had passion for.
My aunt is an advocate for campus ministry. Religions aside, her life has been more interesting than with engineering alone. Some of my friends have been marvellous photographers, taking photos that speak more than a thousand words. I am sure when they grow old, these photos they took are gonna be the source of their comfort and satisfaction.
I am not going to let my days walk past me.
The idea of starting my own little 'project' came as I was on my way back. I have recently developed an interest in nail art, but how to fully maximise your tools and nail polishes and work on my interest when I only have ten fingers? And to let my interests take my further, I really need practise. Just ten fingers by myself is very far from enough.
My 'project' is to get people to lend me their nails so I can keep drawing and practising, and in turn they get manicure for free (okay I know doesn't quite sound like an appealing offer I mean what if it is hideous right). And everytime I do someone's nails, be it just for practise or to test out new ideas, photos will be taken as my personal keep. Because I can't keep their nails, that's as simple. I will keep doing it, keep taking photos, and until I am 70 and sitting on an armchair, I will look back at these photos which keep track of my years well spent.
All I need now are volunteers who are risk-takers themselves (this is really important because I don't want people to hate me for ruining the aesthetic appeal of their nails), and MORE MORE MORE MORE tools and nail polishes AND most importantly, interesting art designs!
So, if you have any of the above - nails to spare, nail polishes to spare, good deals to recommend, designs, or even a friend to spare - and most importantly, the INTEREST, contact me here or personally (:
Right now I have a few very kind-hearted people who are willing to be my guinea pigs. Thus the crucial part is whether I can live up to expectations and standards - theirs, and mine.
