“There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad”- Salvador Dali

How many people are afforded the luxury of not only pursuing their dreams, but actually living them? It is not something that is easily accomplished. Depending on your aspirations, it is a feat that many will write off as being downright impossible. Some will even label you as crazy for having the audacity to think so grand. For every believer you have a million naysayers. However, over the years I have learned that what another person is doing has absolutely no effect on the path I must walk to make my dreams a reality.

So, today we celebrate you…I have been blessed with the opportunity to witness you pursue and live your dreams. This has simultaneously allowed me to realize my own. Lexus has a slogan which reads “The relentless pursuit of perfection”. Perfection is something that we as humans will never attain, but it is not perfection that we should seek. The true gift is found in the pursuit. It is the pursuit of perfection that has allowed society, technology and us as individuals to evolve. To evolve into something that may not be perfect, but it will be greater than how we found it. Our fateful meeting has by no means made me perfect, but it has helped me to not only evolve into a better photographer, but also a better person. I can honestly say that through our travels, conversations and just sheer experiences that I am better than how you found me. For that, I am thankful! Therefore, on this day, your day, I would like to wish you a happy 32nd  birthday.

-B

Gallery by Bobby Metelus

Featured Image by @EricaMelissa