Born and raised in the sleepless city we all have come to know as New York, I am continuously trying to express myself with words and images. Not everyone has a background in what they call the "visual arts" and I tend to have a more in depth view of what it takes now a days. I have a BFA. Not like it has done any good. The only thing I can say to all my friends with BAs is that "My arts are Finer than yours!" and then stick my tongue out like a 5 year old might do. The only thing my education has really taught me is that if you want to "educate" yourself, you have to pay for it. And it has been an expensive road.
My passion is ...
Art, Animation, and Computers.
I know too much about ...
Art, Animation, and Computers.
My parents always told me ...
Do what you love.
My childhood ambition ...
To do something no one else was doing.
Why I write ...
Cause I can.
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
My first job ...
Sales Associate at Party City.
My inspiration ...
My Grandmother. Raising 3 kids on her own was not an easy feat.
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Student loans. For many, its a make it or break it reality when it comes down to financing their education. Many students are afraid of those hefty loans. After all, a college education isn't cheap. Even with some scholarships and federal aid, these steps won't cover the full costs of a 4 year education. This is where the student loan comes in. So, you get your loan and you have a co-signer who is nice enough to put their neck out on the line for you to get a better rate. That's wonderful. They are risking the possibility of bad credit for your good name. Not everyone is so lucky. Some wil...
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New York, New York US
Member since: November 2008
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