I didn’t do a particularly good job of writing a memory yesterday. Though the question “what can a story accomplish?” Has been making gears in my mind turn.

The way I grew up I feel that stories don’t really accomplish much of anything and if you want to serve humanity you pick up some other profession like a fire fighter or a doctor. However since I want to devote my life to story telling it would behoove me to develop a more positive attitude toward my craft. I deep down believe stories can have an almost (I don’t know why I wrote almost I mean actual) medicinal effect on people but I’m ashamed to admit it. I considered many film, writing and acting programs before finally choosing Evergreen. I chose Evergreen not because it would be the most prestigious but because I think it will make me a better person. Am I a better person since I started coming here(?) That’s debatable but I want to and I want to make something that will resonate with people.

Further thoughts as the future unfolds.