Jillian Valentinwww.Twitter.com/JillianValentinJillianV@urbanlatinoradio.fmIn my years in this beautiful life, I know as well as everyone else that the hardest thing to do in this world is live in it! But another fact that's hard to grasp is "following the road less traveled by"!
Would you give up the strait path you've worked so hard for, to chase a dream? Even if you’d make less then half of what u have to start but you would be happier?
For many people that's a pill that's hard to swallow!
I have never done everything like everyone else, I have always shifted my own path, studding one thing after another leaving when I was finished, yet I lost interest and started something else. I always took a chance for my happiness rather then stick on a strait path that would probably be a smarter choice. But my passion for happiness was, and is greater then wealth! Is that wrong? Would you give it up for a chance, risk it all at the bottom of your dream? I haven't always known what I wanted, but I knew what I loved and I knew I would never be satisfied if I wasn't doing exactly the thing that made me happy, even if it meant a lot more tears and a lot more sacrifice.
Let's say you studied years and years, honor student, started off teaching, then knew it wasn't enough, so went back with depression and all and became a lawyer after many more years, achieved the American dream, was ok and only getting better! Would you give it all up to peruse acting? Start at the bottom and chance everything you worked for? Just to give yourself the chance to live the life you have always secretly wanted? My sister is doing just that! What's crazier is I always wished I followed the unhappier strait line instead of this crazy fantasy of happiness that causes me grayer hairs then heart break, but I love what I do regardless. And the day that she opened up saying she admired my strength in following my dream, I knew maybe this, my dream, was all for her! And was happier for it!
We are told since were able to understand that we follow a path and live a normal life. But some of us risk it all for the thrill of the un known, for the smile of knowing your doing what you want even in the struggle of it. I remember when I met my friend and designer of Laurelux who was working at another design company and doing her designs on the side. We spoke one day about her leaving her job so that she could take a risk and chance on herself for once to follow her dream! Tons of magazines, shows, and celeb’s later, she's doing exactly what she loves and not looking back!
Everything I have gone through has lead me to this moment even just writing this blog that gives me my passion for writing, right back! Could you do it? Would you do it? It may not be what everyone feels is right but I'm happier struggling doing what I love then sitting in my old office, stable and in a great financial place, then helping someone else I didn’t believe in, get on stage and in front of a camera, make it instead of me or an artist I actually believed deserved it! I'm not saying give up school because its the one thing you should follow! God forbid it all fails at least you have an education, however I guess I'm just saying if you have no other priorities but yourself could you give up the painted yellow brick road for the un paved, un leveled, over grown weeded up foggy path? Just for the sense of happiness? This isn't something I can answer for you as I already have for myself. But maybe this might make you appreciate or chase what's in your heart!
Good Luck.
-Jillian V
Tuesday was amazing! Dollaz Unlimited and Crescendo Mgmt gave us such a diverse showcase of artists. Performing were Dan Godlin, Emanny Salgado, Vaughn Anthony and the lovely Olivia. The artisits performed in front of a large crowd, the venue was filled to capacity and drinks were flowing, thanks Ciroc! It was great to see such familiar faces in the crowd, the whole Bad Boy/Interscope Records were in the house and cant forget to mention our favorite, Angela Yee. Thanks to everyone who came out, we hope you truly enjoyed yourselves and a huge thank you to Urban Latinos very own Erica Lopez for coming out and supporting!
Last night was crazy in NYC! Amar'e had an event at Lucky Strikes to help his charity, the Amare Stoudemire Foundation. I arrived there with Amanda Diva first, had her walk the red carpet, photogs were going crazy...I still cant get used to those flashes, so bright! Walked into a cool, lowkey vibe, I was so happy to see different faces, corporate was definitely in the house. Olivia came in shortly after, had her walk the red carpet and I must say, she mastered those poses! Amar'e, Allan Houston,Tracey Morgan, football and basketball players,Danielle Staub (RHONJ), Stephanie Pratt (The Hills) and other celebrities hung out, played pool and even bowled in heels! With DJ MOS on the 1's and 2's it was hard not to have a good time! Overall it was a great night for a great cause. Welcome Amar'e!
