After observing the way I consume media, I’ve realised that works of art that people have poured thousands of hours and dollars into, is often eaten up and forgotten about in moments.

I do this all the time with new albums that come out.

I skim through them, like a song or two, and move on.

And unless I really like the artist, I won’t even contemplate how much effort they’ve poured into it.

All I think about is myself, and if it immediately grabs me.

I realise it’s rough but it’s the reality of the consumer.

I even do it with movies that were created by the hands of hundreds of people.

I watch it, either enjoy it or don’t, and then think about the next thing.

Not once do I think about how that director is going today.

What did they eat for breakfast?

I don’t know, and I don’t give a shit either.

But maybe I should?

Not think exactly about what food they might be eating, but about how much deeper it goes beyond what you see on the surface.

It might help me enjoy things more.

And even if I don’t, it’s a great reminder to make things first and foremost for myself.

Selfishly,

with love.