"Four Years Ago Today"

A lot can happen in four years. Back in 2002, I had just graduated from college, and wasn't sure what to do next. I had my degree, but now I was out in the "real world". No more college life. No more tests to take. No more transition from student to professional. I was out there -- in the great unknown -- wondering what to do next.

Back then, I had already been out of college for a few months. I had a new apartment, a new roomate, and, like everyone else, needed a paying job to support myself. So, I started working at a local Barnes and Noble Bookstore in August. About the only thing I had in common with the job was my interest in books and reading. But, I took the opportunity -- and until it sapped me dry -- did the old "nine-to-five".

It wasn't glamorous, and it was rarely exciting, but it was a learning experience, and it did set me up for the major successess that would follow in the next four years. It also gave me the motivation to go into business for myself as the actor, artist, and entrepreneur that I am today.

So, with that said, I thought I would try something different, and revist this blog -- exactly four years ago. Take a short trip with me back to my blog post of November 5, 2002, and see just how much can change in four years.

"Finding my place in this world" -- Nov. 5, 2002

Feel free to read some of the posts before and after that date too. It may not be the most exciting time in my life, but it does go to show how -- no matter who we are -- we all start somewhere. And when we actually choose to follow our own passions in life, the limits just melt away.

Enjoy, and have a wonderful start to the new week!

Your happily blogging friend,
-Jon
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