11:29 Feb 21 2016
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On a site where drama persists, which by the way, could be any site, without prejudice to any in particular, I would enjoy sharing this article. If you didn't know, I'm a busker. Although I don't busk often, I do it for fun. I get a "high" being around other people.
You're probably wondering what a busker is. Ever see a musician play in the street and people give him money? That's a busker. I'm not musical but i do put my talent out there.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/marc-rivest/2014/04/5-truths-about-life-as-a-busker/
I found the above article to be quite true. People often misconstrue us as homeless, druggies (and what they didn't mention is that sometimes people even think you're a prostitute.) It can be scary, but I've talked my way out of crazy shit before.
Not being in the city, i honestly miss this the most, but when i do visit from time to time, i make sure to enjoy myself. I've never made much, with the bad economy and all, but it does help. Even if it means help buying the ticket home, buying food, handing the cash to my family or putting it towards the rent.
It's funny, even i had been hurt from it. Last summer when i re-injured a pre-existing injury i didn't know would come back. Now I'm fine, thankfully. Had my surgery last October.
Busking is one of the best ways to get out there, share joy and meet new people. You'd be surprised by how many people are lonely. Secretly, i am too. It's a beautiful experience.
Funny enough, i go by my username. And put up a sign that I'm a starving artist. Hey sometimes nice people buy me food. :) And i truly am. People always ask why i do this for free. I do it for the community. It's never about the money, that's just a bonus that happens to help, more than ya know.
I know not many will bother to read this and that i miss some readers a lot....
But if you happen to read this, yes, whomever you are, you're entitled to ask me to draw yer beautiful face. ;) lol
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