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Parker Foster

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MawMaw. Mississippi, 2018
Spontaneous walks through the city.
Would post something nostalgic about being in Chicago, but I’ve hit my limit for the month
Fun fact, Canadians are nicer people
Been working with @lukejherbert on a passion project these past few months. Not sure where it’s headed yet but it’s been cool seeing his journey the last few years.
Getting to know people. That’s many peoples issue when moving to a new place or going into a new industry. It’s something I’ve tried to adapt into my life on slower months when I have more time. The idea is to reach out to people you admire, buy them some cold brew and pick the their brain for a hour and get your name into the circles they run with. I’ve been doing this for about 3 months now and have met so many awesome people. Just met with @robrusselldp and @joshuasarlo yesterday, and they are 2 of nicest people I’ve met. This entire concept was shown to me by my friend @etrav. When he moved to LA he just went crazy and met with everyone he could. He even has a white board in his apartment with names of people he needs to follow up with. The only excuse someone could use is “I don’t have time” or “I don’t know who to reach out too”. This is a mental block. You have time and you have inspirations in your life. It doesn’t even have to be someone in your line of work. Just meet with people who inspire you and seek knowledge and wisdom from these individuals. It’s a time investment that offers an incredible return.
Gonna be in Chicago next week, that makes me really happy. Shoutout to the man making it happen @iamchildfire
No matter what you want, go after it and obsess over it. I can’t explain what it’s like to support myself doing what I love. It’s a selfish feeling I wish everyone could experience and chase themselves. This year had been the best since 2014. I wanna thank @etrav @dominicdimaria @loganmeis @sethmichaelstern @merakisam for surrounding me with positivity and challenging me as a creative. Only just starting, going in till the end of the year
Dirty money short film, 1 year ago. Thank you @filmedbyciara for everything.
I know you’re out there, I’m still looking for you
Busy month coming up, can’t believe it’s already August. This year has zoomed by and it’s not slowing down. Stayed up till 2am last night just stuck in nostalgic mode. 2013-2015 were such important years for me and I can’t seem to let them go. The scents, the weather, the ambitions. It’s all fresh to me still, as if it happened yesterday. It’s one of those feelings where you can just sit for hours with your eyes closed and be stuck on replay with all the memories. I even miss the negative memories as well. It’s an all in experience. I remember being 18 and my parents told me to slow down and enjoy life and not just focus on work all the time. It’s funny how right they were, life is moving so fast. You gotta enjoy the small moments to appreciate the large blocks of time you exist in.
Having a skylight in your apartment complex really helps for some moody light
Find your path, and get out of the shadows
Last night in McMinnville, back to LA tomorrow
Having a fun time this weekend creating content for tourism of Tennessee
Maybe I’ll find your heart on this 2 lane road
Why do we do what we love? Is it for finance goals? Is it for an ego or because we wanna be “known”. Are we not happy with simplicity of life and living less while working more? Why do I love working 90 hours a week and being at an airport every month? This is a series of questions I get from peers or someone who asks me what I do. To be honest I don’t have an answer. I know this. I got 1 life and 1 chance to do what I wanna do, and I’ll be damned if it’s not what I love. Chase your goals and your dreams. Keep living the “comfy” love if you like that, but I’d bet deep down there is something more you want. Chase that and love it
This is logan. Met him on YouTube 3 years ago and he’s gone from KC to LA in the last year and has done so much. We also get that we look alike which is subjective because I don’t see it. We got some rad projects coming up.
3 years ago, Chicago 2015.
Words can barely do a job when I talk about @chris.alessandra. We met in 2016 when I moved to LA and together we traveled the country making incredible work with incredible people. We lived together for almost 2 years and it was a huge experience. I didn’t grow up with a brother but it feels like I have one now. Not only did we fight like bothers, we supported each other as brothers. Can’t think of anyone who had the relationship chris and I shared. It was a special time in my life and I’m sure his as well. Chris - I love you dude, can’t wait to work again on something with you. You’re aiming for the universe. It’s so inspiring.