Sunday, November 22, 2009

I Have a Dream, Too

This is hard for me to articulate, because it's been percolating in my head for so long... I'm not sure it's going to come out right! I just know I've been training my whole life for this project, this dream. It's as if I had to have the experiences I've had in order to be worthy of getting to this point. So here goes, I'm throwing this out into the universe!

I want to run a non-profit. I want to bring music, Portland's at-risk teens and words together in ways that will have long lasting impact. I want to run an organization that combines free writing and music workshops and teen events. The workshops will run, like, four times a year. The events will meld the inspiration of words and the inspiration of music together to change lives. In my dream, Portland based bands like Floater, Everclear and others will play and Northwest authors such as Stephanie Meyer, Sherman Alexie, and others will give readings between sets.

That's my dream and I'm sticking to it. The how is whole nother ballgame. But I'm working on it.

3 comments:

Lexi said...

Fantastic, admirable dream, Teri! Good luck in making it a reality!

Annie said...

Nearly two years ago, in the cool morning air during a run, you told me you wanted to change the world.

And then you started to.

Nothing can hold you back and you know you'll have support.

Just remember I'm awesome with details.

Grooveparties said...

My dreams rarely come through..Is that just me or does anyone else agree with me..