What is the big deal with blogs? Why should anyone care about what I have to say about anything? Who has enough free time to read this stuff on a daily basis anyway? Do I have to get all metaphysical and wax poetic about politics, art and war or can I just say some random stuff that's on my mind and go about my bizness?

These are the kinds of questions I’ve entertained for a long time when it comes to blogging. I must admit I haven’t answered any of them yet, but that isn’t stopping me from trying my hand at this blogging thing.

Let’s start with some basics: I am not a “writer.” Yeah I said it! I know that’s an odd thing to admit as I start a blog, but hey I like to keep it really really real. So don't waste your time grading my grammar. I will spell check, but that's about it. I’m a creative person who is fascinated and motivated by the world around me. Whatever I come across that inspires me or makes me laugh or cry I will share with you here.

My name is Ricky Day. I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Los Angeles , California which I consider my hometown. In 1999 I moved to New York, NY and I now live and work in Harlem, New York. I am a visual artist (painting, collage, sculpture, installation and more), photographer and overall creative soul. I’ve got two brothers, a sister and nephews and nieces who I love dearly and of course my parents. My maternal grandmother had a huge hand in raising me and she is still alive and over 100 years old.

The thing you should know about me is I believe that we are creative beings by our very nature. I believe that we create our lives with our thoughts, words and actions and we never stop creating from the day we are born until the day we die. The only difference is that some of us are aware we are creating and actively harness the power given to us.There are several books that have helped me to understand my place in this world and they include:

The Holy Bible
The Four Agreements
Conversation With God
The Little Prince
The Secret

If my feelings about life could be summed up in a phrase or two it would be these:

You are what you dream.
Love is all there is.

Enjoy your day, enjoy your life and come back again soon.