Here’s to the Crazy Ones.

“Because the ones who are crazy ample to think that they can alter the world, are the ones who do.” –Steve Jobs

by Alyssa Ramos

Note: The photos in this submit will be a assortment of the some of the random matters I have achieved so far…I’m not finished nonetheless.

I traveled the planet.

It has of program occurred to me that I might be crazy, and I may perhaps have probably even believed it was a terrible factor for some time when I felt like I was a misfit for owning distinctive tips and perspectives than absolutely everyone else all over me. Sometimes I imagine back and wonder how I was ever even accepted into a sorority of fantastic, gorgeous, enjoyable women when I was going to university in the first location on a whim for the reason that I acquired bored and desired a challenge, like oh say biochemistry and a 360 degree change in way of life. I’ve wondered what the hell I was thinking quitting the task I invested four years at university for simply because I wished to raise cash for animals, and why it felt so suitable to cancel that flight residence from LA and under no circumstances rebook it. But seeking back on all of the crazy random shit I’ve performed, I can honestly say I’m damn proud of my life, obsessed with it even, and I wouldn’t alter a issue about it. And furthermore, I am so exceptionally grateful for the fateful occasions and men and women I have met along the way, and the crazy ones like me who I know will depart their mark on the globe.

A whole lot. (And I’m no exactly where near finished!)

The thought for this topic sparked me final evening at Comedy Night at The Parlor, which I would have written about instead, primarily the portion where I was deathly afraid of having heckled in the front row and then of program the 1st act immediately calls out me and my date, saying we seem like we’re an American Apparel ad and the threesome of his dreams…but that’s not my point. I don’t get compliments properly. I get all shy and awkward and make faces comparable to my Pomeranian when he is aware of he’s in difficulty. So though the comedians essentially complimented my look, it had little impact on me, but when my worldly date/prospective soul mate or universe twin’s fellow worldly pal complimented my past and existing feats, I couldn’t have been much more proud.

I graduated from FSU with a bachelor of science degree in biology…and an total new family members.

Not numerous men and women know how a lot of matters I’ve in fact accomplished, and that’s ok, I’m writing an total novel about it that you all greater acquire and go through, but when this guy, who from what I gathered is pretty effective in the two his finance career and individual aspirations to model, took curiosity in all the things I had to say, I was far more flattered than any superficial compliment any one could ever give me. I stored making an attempt to tell him “It’s a extended story…all of my stories are extended stories”, and his response was, “It’s Okay, what good story ever lasted 10 seconds prolonged?” So I told him about my accidental move to LA which he replied “That really comes about? I thought that only takes place in films”…I informed him he must read through my web site. Then following telling him about my preceding job historical past, from vet tech to corporate philanthropy planner to accidental writer, he explained, “You’re how outdated?” to which I mentioned, 󈬉”, and he said, “Oh okay just checking, I considered you have been going to say 48.” And it actually made me comprehend that while I’ve taken some key risks, I’ve often full heartedly gone soon after what I actually wanted to do. I’ve accomplished a Lot of crazy issues, but if I hadn’t, I sure as hell wouldn’t be sitting in my West Hollywood apartment writing a blog about my existence, that’s for damn sure.

I started out to fulfill my meant profession path as a veterinarian….

As I sat there viewing the comedy show, I realized how quite a few “crazy ones” surrounded me, even on that random Monday night. The comedians, who may perhaps not be the most attractive individuals, even now had the balls to get up in front of a crowd just to make other folks laugh. My date, who could just be even crazier/extra Include than me, who just booked a last minute hiking trip up Mount Rainier (in -twenty degree climate) and wasn’t at all hesitant to say “I’ll go” when I informed him I wished to volunteer with orphans in Africa for a month. In fact, I’m fairly absolutely sure if any person ever listened to one of our conversations they would hear additional mixed ideas and strategies in ten minutes than they’d likely have in an entire yr. But that’s precisely the variety of individual I’d want to talk to.

…..And quit for the reason that I desired to prepare charity occasions, and became one of Palm Seaside’s youngest philanthropists…

Which received me acknowledged and hired to be a corporate philanthropy planner in which I planned a $150 k event on my own…

…and then quit for the reason that the department head tried to take credit score.

To me, Hollywood is an incredible location. It’s exactly where the people crazy ample to go immediately after their dreams go to fulfill them. The city is filled with dreamers from foreign aspiring versions and actresses, to begin up Internet moguls, to accidental writers, we all have selected that we want our dreams to come true, and not just stay in our heads.

I determined to go to LA to visit for the weekend….

….and in no way went back.

But it’s not just here in Hollywood the bulk of my present good friends (and there’s A Whole lot of them) have or are at present traveling the world, and though I’ve been to 4 out of seven continents and about fifty countries, I nonetheless get jealous and crave to working experience additional. I have buddies, new and old, who I hardly see, but maintain in get in touch with with regularly who have both started off their own organization or are functioning their asses off to get the job they WANT to have. The folks who have employed me without the need of former expertise have accomplished so on a gut feeling, and had been all entrepreneurs and founders of the companies that I worked for, and have typically informed me that a particular person inclined to go after what they want to do and master, is significantly additional useful than a person who just thinks it’s what they’re supposed to do. There are endless references I could make, but the recurring trait is inevitable to deny in all of these “crazy individuals”.

I acquired employed as a journalist with no background in writing, based off of a really very good e mail.

…then presented a work as a fashion/celebrity author for Icon Magazine.

We aren’t afraid. We we aren’t afraid that we aren’t going to make ample income, since to us, cash is just the fuel we want to get by although we discover daily life, and strive for our authentic objectives, the issues we adore to do, and who we want to be. We aren’t afraid to like, no matter how a lot of occasions it might have hurt us, we love with all of our hearts, each people today and daily life. We aren’t afraid of a challenge, simply because we know anything at all is feasible, and it’s what pushes us to be better than we by now are. We aren’t afraid to dwell our lives to the fucking fullest and travel randomly, meet new persons, and speak our minds, simply because we recognize that we only get one particular shot to do it, and hardly enough time.

I wrote a feature-film length screenplay about when my ex held me hostage in Dublin…and it received submitted for coverage by the major company in Hollywood.

I received the copyright and publication for my screenplay/novel.

I published my to start with e-Guide.

We are the ones who are crazy sufficient to check out adjust the world, and to make our very own dreams come genuine. Some people may possibly frown on us for going against the norm, and may well even believe we’re destined for failure…but we’ve by now won, due to the fact we adore what we do, and we got you to notice it. So adhere to YOUR dreams, and don't forget, “Your time is constrained, so don’t waste it living another person else’s life.” –Steve Jobs.

I created a good deal of amazing buddies, who are just as crazy as I am.

My image went viral…leading to various Tv manufacturing and novel contract presents.

Right here’s to the crazy ones.