January 10, 2006
I turned 22. It feels better than being 21, and I'm sure being 23 will feel better than being 22. I want to age until 40 and then stop. I wish it was possible to grow but not to age. The bad thing about aging is not getting closer to "death" but the physical and mental decline of the body. I've always thought that I'll die at a young age but I don't think I'll be fortunate enough! Death is in the hands of destiny.
Watched a documentary on Richard Avedon tonight. He's one of my true heroes in photography. I immensely respect his work. He's among a very few photographers that their pictures deserve to be shown in the Louvre.
I'm almost finishing Josef Herman's journals. He was such a profound man. Full of deep thoughts and feelings. One can find many insightful ideas about art and life in his words.
Going to Lakeville tomorrow. I terribly miss M. She brings so much joy into my life.
This is the first journal that I'm writing. I don't want it to become a daily habit. Usually when something becomes a habit it loses its essence. I see these writings as a journey of self-awareness, a record of work and ideas in progress.
Posted by amin at January 10, 2006 1:41 AM