Can I do this? I don't really know to be honest. I think so, but I'm not sure. I don't know if this counts as a real RECord, but I feel like I need to do it anyway. So here it goes.
I stumbled upon this place today. I couldn't tell you how, I don't really remember. Through a long chain of random links and random searches, I somehow ended up here. And I'm really glad I did. The past few hours have been spent by exploring this site, and I just have to say that I am amazed. I never knew a place like this existed, and to find it feels a little bit like finding Narnia in my closet behind a mountain of sweatshirts.
I have to admit though, that after spending time on here for awhile I debated with myself about joining. What do I have to offer? I don't know how to edit videos or make recordings or draw or do a lot of the things that I've stumbled upon this site. I felt a little bit intimidated as I watched some of the major collaborations that you guys have done, and I was afraid to hit the "sign up" link.
But then, I dug just a little bit deeper, and I came to the realization that I couldn't let that stop me. After all, isn't the whole point to input what you can and have others help to turn it in to something amazing? I can't do this kind of stuff on my own, but with what I can do and what others can do, I feel like we could accomplish anything.
And I think that's amazing. In a world where people are so caught up in protecting their ideas and trying to make something for themselves, I've found a place where people want nothing more than to share and create together. It's unbelievable refreshing. And again, I'm amazed.
The amount of community that you all have stirred something inside of me, and I realized that I wanted nothing more than to be a part of it. So here I am, offering a photo that I barely remember taking and a statement of how incredible I think this is as a way to introduce myself to all of you.
Before wrapping up my rant, I have one more thing to say: Thank you to every single person involved in this project. I can't quite put my finger on exactly what it is I'm thanking you for, but I just needed to say it. I am beyond excited to now be a part of this, and I can't wait to see what kinds of things will come out of it..