I wish I was someone else
I sometimes wish I was someone else
Ever since a few past events, I do wish I was someone else. It’s kinda silly what I think. I look at all the rich and famous people in the world. More specifically in the US. Even though I am shy because of my looks, I wish I was rich and famous. More specially I would like to be well known for my photography. It would be cool to have famous friends and hang out with them. Call them on their private phone number. Hang out with them at the places that they hang out at. It’s kinda a stupid dream. Be a trusted member of their circles.
I am Christopher Trott
I am Christopher Gerhard Trott. Born of a great father and mother from Germany. I suppose I am who I am. There is no one like me in the world. There are many Chris Trott’s in the world, but I like to think I am the original Chris Trott. I should think more along the lines that I am a unique Christopher Trott and maybe one day people will recognize me for my skills and talents in graphic design, and photography. We shall see. It is hard to rise above all the great photographers out there. But I suppose I will keep trying to create new and hopefully interesting images.
I am half way through my life
I am half way through my life, I am hoping that something really good and life changing will happen to me one day before I die. Until then, I an close to my wonderful parents and sister and I wait and dream.
I’m here.
I’m watching.
Welcome to my website. 😉
Join a charity group to meet new people and make friends. Seriously.
Find something local (food pantry; shelters; church; community centers) and volunteer. I joined a local charity in May. I volunteer 2-3 times a month for an hour or two. Because you have a job to do, you don’t have too much time to be awkward. But just be friendly and polite. I had ZERO friends in April. By June fellow volunteers invited me to get food after a “job”. They’ll have game nights or just get coffee together and chat. It’s nice to have a couple people to be friendly with. You feel good about what you’re doing. And I volunteer MORE because I like talking/meeting fellow volunteers. And the more you show up, the more people remember you and want to make a connection.
I’m an introverted homebody and was surprised how simple it was. And you know what a lot of this charity organizations like? PHOTOGRAPHERS! To use for their social media/websites. You have a skill like that, you’ll already be seen as more valuable! It really gave me some meaning.
Thanks. You are right! I have to figure out what volunteer groups would accept me and I have to figure out the steps to becoming a volunteer. Hmm
Any luck finding a place or two to volunteer?
This is your website and you’re allowed to use it however you please. But it IS public and your blog is a proverbial “whine shrine” lined with excuses, self pity, and “can’t”s. If you want change, YOU have to make it. Waiting quietly for someone (anyone) will get you nowhere.
Keep to your diet. Set some goals. And start putting yourself (and your work) out there. If you’re feeling uncomfortable, then you’re going in the right direction.
Volunteer. Meet some new people. That can provide opportunity and connections. Your can turn your life around in no time.
Nothing worth doing is easy!
I went to a photo gallery and an art gallery in downtown a week ago. Just emailed them and requested a time to tour the spaces. Nice places, however it’s hard to insert yourself into a clique. So I doubt I will hear back from them. I just wanted to see if I could be a resident artist. I am affiliated with a gallery closer to home. That would be the place I volunteer at. I know the director there. Next time they need help preparing for a show, ask when that is, I will go.
I know this is a whine shrine. I write what I write. It can be pathetic what I write. I have my past and it’s how I shaped myself. Going forward it will be writing. Since I have not created any new images in the last 5 years, writing is my new way of creating.
I think I write fairly ok, even though its whining. I’m still not grammatically perfect. I never knew where to put a semi colon. lol Thanks for taking the time to check in on me. I appreciate it