It becomes problematic when a new member arrives and naturally assumes the highest paid posts are there naturally. They try so hard to be that person! Then they find out the truth. Many leave feeling depressed and defeated knowing full well they can't possibly live out their dreams here.

This is me, living my dream. Doing what I do. Being me. A performer. Party in the front, business in the back.

About a week ago I managed to get a post up into the art tag top 20 trending. I didn't pay anything for that. I've been there before many times. I'll continue doing things my way, because that's how I've always done things. I'm stubborn. I'll just keep doing it and proving the naysayers wrong. We don't need to buy votes. I'm a firm believer that if I can do this, anyone can. I'll put my ass on the line and look like an idiot just to prove it too. The lone wolf who travels freely between packs.

What I do is not easy. If things are easy, I become bored. I move on. I left for awhile and now that I think about it, maybe I was getting bored. Now I'm back, got knocked down a few pegs, eager to take on a new challenge.

I just think to myself. I look at this post. I'm honest. I could easily spend the money and have this post right up there with the rest. Easily. I can't predict my future though, so why should I pretend like I'm in control of it?