Congratulations on going your own way. I started on my own path about a decade ago. At first it was my own English school, then I transitioned to doing photography freelance. Unfortunately I am often quite busy and away from my family just as much as I was when I worked a "real" job, but on the good side I am my own boss to some extent and have much more freedom. Steemit gives me hopes that I can start building up a new revenue stream here and will be able to afford to work outside the home less often. We shall see, eh? But at any rate, I love being my own boss and doing my own thing. I hope you do as well. Good luck, man!
As to your first story of the untimely death. You know, I was there recently. A good friend recently died. He was only 60. As you know 60 is a very special age in Japan, and he and his wife were very excited about celebrating it. They had already booked a ryokan in takayama and were making plans. I went to see him shortly after New Years and he was happy, as usual, and we talked about a variety of things: success, Trump, Abe, WW2 history, beer, and so on. Then two days later I get a call from his wife at midnight. Very strange time to get a call from a Japanese person. I pick it up and she is sobbing and tells me he suddenly died.
Man... what a huge shock! It's now 3 months later and I'm still not completely over his sudden death.
We all have to embrace what we have now. Cause it could be over tomorrow.
Thank you!
That rules. I didn't realize you were a full-time photographer. Muy excelente.
So sorry to hear about your friend. Yeah man, we're not guaranteed tomorrow today. Always good to remember. Life is now.