"Who is WesDaily?"

           I guess I’ve always been told that I come off as being very “authentic” in my writing. It seems like over these last few weeks I’ve been more open than usual. I’ve been wanting to share what’s on my mind with just about anyone who would listen. I’ve been writing more. I’ve been thinking more. I’ve even been doing more. But why? Why and where does this all come from? Where does this burning desire come from for me to want to share my inner thoughts? These are the questions that dance around my head like forever spinning ballerinas. But there is an answer, I guess. And that answer lies in within the personality of WesDaily. Allow me to explain:

           About 10 years ago, I stumbled upon a TV show that would lead me to become more obsessed than I ever had been before about anything. It was a show about two teenagers who figured out how to create and produce their own tv-series on the internet. As a result of being themselves through doing practical jokes, random dancing, and inviting special guests, they earned a deep following all around the world. It came off so real…so raw, that even when I was 11 years old, I knew I wanted to do the same. However, before I continue, I want to make two things clear:

1.)  Yes I am talking about the TV show Icarly

2.)  No, I am not chasing any sort of fame.

fame is seeking praise externally, whereas I am seeking fulfillment internally.

I am not chasing fame of any kind. In fact, I’m chasing quite the opposite. You see, fame is seeking praise externally, whereas I am seeking fulfillment internally.

 I am chasing the ability to be me. It took me nearly 10 years to summon the courage to do so, but I am glad I am finally here. At first, I didn’t know how to film a video, never mind edit one. And then came the problem of equipment. But when I finally learned and obtained all of those things…I still did not produce anything. I was afraid. Unlike those teenagers on that tv show, I had all of  the equipment but not enough courage to make my vision a reality.

But there comes a time when you can’t fear the other side. You can’t get stuck in what “could happen” and instead you should go and make it happen (I hope that didn’t sound too corny). I know we’ve heard that quote before, and I bet if I were to google it I wouldn’t be the first to say this. But we get too hung up on waiting for the perfect moment to do what we truly want.

After realizing that no one moment in time would be perfect to make my “tv show”, I hit the ground running. So, with that said, who is WesDaily? Well, it’s me talking to a camera on Youtube.

But under the surface, it’s a challenge to myself to be myself every day. To take risks when I see fit. To explore the things that spike my curiosity deeply. To smile through the good and learn through the bad. But more importantly, it’s an attempt to make everyday a story worth living. So my goal is simply to post something new every day in the hopes that by doing so I inspire just one person to take a leap and stop waiting for the perfect moment.

Follow my journey here. I'll be posting tonight at 8:32 PM ;)