My Life as told through
THE HOLSTEE MANIFESTO
Written with lots of Passion Pit in my ears, Lifecycle Video on my screen, and of course.. love.
-Oscar
THIS IS YOUR LIFE.
Born on the 6th of June Under the midnight blue sky of a Florida moon. This is the place I like to call home, The sun, the sand, the surf, and the seafoam.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE, AND DO IT OFTEN.
Sweet melodies on my violin I play, Practicing etudes and arpeggios - night and day. Nothing I love more than jammin’ on my fiddle. The music it creates, tugs on my heart strings a little.
IF YOU DON’T LIKE SOMETHING, CHANGE IT.
Goodness! How much waste we produce on this earth. We live on this planet, but do we truly value its worth? An individual creates 4.5 pounds of trash each day, We must put a stop to this; there must be some other way.
IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR JOB, QUIT.
For years, I thought an architect I’d be, Until its unhealthy lifestyle got the best of me. At Holstee, I’d get the chance to be a part of something greater, I tell myself, “Life is short. I can be an architect later.”
IF YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME, STOP WATCHING TV.
The things you gain, when you’ve got more time on your hands, Off to an adventure, explore new lands. Free to learn another language or pick up a new skill, Walk outside, breathe fresh air, and experience life’s thrills.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE ONE YOU LOVE, STOP; THEY WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU START DOING THINGS YOU LOVE.
No need to search for the love of your life, A continuous pursuit, ending in romantic strife. No longer seeking the company of another, When you’re doing the things you love, you’ll find each other.
STOP OVER ANALYZING, LIFE IS SIMPLE.
Don’t stress, don’t whine, don’t think too much. Life should be easy, so treat it as such. When doubts and fears invade your thoughts, Remember, life is simple - just give it a shot.
ALL EMOTIONS ARE BEAUTIFUL.
February 2008 brought forth a difficult day, It came as a surprise. What do I do? What do I say? Remembering all our good times and crying to no end, I had to say goodbye to my most loyal friend.
WHEN YOU EAT, APPRECIATE EVERY LAST BITE.
For parties, celebrations, and special birthday wishes, I always look forward to this among all the dishes. With each bite, my taste buds rejoice nonstop. Nothing can beat my mom’s beef stroganoff!
OPEN YOUR MIND, ARMS, AND HEART TO NEW PEOPLE. WE ARE UNITED IN OUR DIFFERENCES.
In 2011, I lived in Beijing, To study this family, their house, and their things. Though they live in the Far East, and I’m from the West, We are the same; we eat-sleep-breathe and love like the rest.
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ASK THE NEXT PERSON YOU SEE WHAT THEIR PASSION IS, AND SHARE YOUR INSPIRING DREAM WITH THEM.
Stop a group of people, and ask this question real quick, “What makes your heart flutter? What makes you tick?” Return their answer, with a dream of your own, “I love doing what I do. And when I do it, I’m in the zone!”
TRAVEL OFTEN; GETTING LOST WILL HELP YOU FIND YOURSELF.
In Hong Kong, I ventured up to the highest peak. So close to the sky, it made my knees weak. That summer, I went on this journey independent and alone, To get to know myself, and see what I could do on my own.
SOME OPPORTUNITIES ONLY COME ONCE, SEIZE THEM.
2012 marked a huge milestone, As Tulane’s motto says, “Not for one’s self, but for one’s own.” New Orleans, you crazy city, I’ll never forget you, How much I’ve learned and grown here; all the memories, too.
LIFE IS ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, AND THE THINGS YOU CREATE WITH THEM SO GO OUT AND START CREATING.
We shake hands, we smile, we listen, and we speak, The company of others we gladly do seek. Collaborating on this life journey we embark, It is love, creativity, human nature, and art.
LIFE IS SHORT.
Seconds, minutes, hours - how quickly they pass by. Days, weeks, months - gone in the blink of an eye. All of life’s little moments, we must learn to treasure. So at the end of this long road, you can say, “It was a pleasure.”
LIVE YOUR DREAM AND SHARE YOUR PASSION.
So Holstee crew, I’d love to join your growing family of 8, We’d sing, dance, cook, and get along great! Somewhere in there, we’d get some work done too, Let me to live my dream and share my passion with you!