A conversation I had tonight got me thinking. Someone was talking down about a certain animator's life style - having animation as top priority, the countless hours spent animating, just a couple close friends opposed to many friends.
It described my friend's and my life to a 'T' as well. What is so wrong with such a life? Sure, it may not appeal to many people, but it's what we love to do. I'd rather spend all day animating than be stuck in a job I hate. I'd rather have one meaningful friendship than tons of friends who I barely know anything about. My social calendar may be sparse, but the times I share with my close friends are the best of times. I wouldn't change that for the world.
An animator's life may not be one that leaves people in awe, wishing they could have that life too, but it's a lifestyle. As animators, we choose to live that lifestyle because we love what we do. It's okay if you don't like that kind of lifestyle, but to put people down for having such a lifestyle is not very kind.
The world is full of many different kinds of people. Each thrive in their own way; doesn't make one lifestyle better or worse than any other.... unless it is self-destructive I suppose. Some people may think an animator's life is a bit self-destructive with the lack of sleep and sometimes lack of food that can come with it, but we learn to manage the long hours. We're not throwing our lives away, we're building our lives. We're living our dreams.
Take it or leave it. It's who we are.
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