Not Normal

Not normal: not following the crowd; living your life your way; following your heart’s desire.

That’s me. Every day. Doing what is in my heart and not waiting for — or concerned about — third-party validation. And in a world where so many people are chasing instant success and stardom, that makes me … not normal.

My Life, My Way

Some time between four and four thirty in the morning, I bounce out of bed. Usually panicked, believing that I’ve overslept and terrified of missing out on the best p...