Son of a Chef

It was a goal of mine to be one of those people that wrote from their cell phone. Not all the time, of course, but it seems like a versatility that would be helpful.

그리고 한드폰에서 한국어를 쓸 수 있어요. 가끔 하고 싶어요. 항상 영어로도 심심해요.

I’m not trying to shell out content but at the same time, I’m exhausted by the current content space that social media has become. I’m struck by the paradox of what to do about it all.

There was a great piece in Vox about the need to advertise one’s self as a writer or an artist. I’m an amazing photographer, I don’t need external validation for that. However, I find myself craving connection with other creatives and I find myself wanting other people to see the things I make.

The Vox piece talks about the 90s and the way authenticity culture was dominant. Reading about this was interesting. It lasted a bit longer, I’d say. It extended as a reaction to reality TV at the birth of social media. Don’t be a sellout. Don’t be a hipster. And absolutely do not be a bandwagon fan. That was the creed.

My big complaint these days is making videos. Make videos and you can go viral. I really don’t like making videos. Maybe I need to get over that. Maybe I need to pony up for a better cell phone with a nicer camera. Who knows.

For now, I’m gonna post here and distribute through my social media channels. Each thing has a specific place to go but here I can be myself fully. This site is my magazine, now.