Writing doesn’t come easy to me. I can’t just blab to have something printed. Such an irony since I am a writer. There is something to words that when I share them with the world, they must have purpose.
There is nothing more raw in this world than life and death. These past few days I have witnessed unexpected, tragic events happen to people that I considered bright, full of life, cheerful….simply unfair for them to depart so soon.
My heart is guiding my hands to type this. I could not sleep without dedicating a few thoughts to Eli Sanabria, a wonderful, talented, amazing young man. He was my high school classmate, certainly one that stood in my class; geeky, funny, cheerful, lively, a cool dude. After graduation, it is fair to say that most of us (high school classmates) witnessed his passion, dedication and love for art, in particular, cosplay photography, grow and blossom. I mean, he was the real deal. It was cool to see him succeed but moreover inspire people from around the world to love their geekiness, to appreciate this art form, to live to the very fullest.
Not so many have achieved the one thing I find the hardest, to pursue your dreams fiercely. It takes guts and perseverance, specially when your niche happens to be a misunderstood art. No small feat that of bringing to life and light characters that make us feel greater, better and even more real than life itself. Eli didn’t shy away from this, he embraced it and brought it to the spotlight of NYC. I admired Eli and will continue to do so for the rest of my life, as I know so many today are expressing their love and praise for this real-life superhero.
To my fellow readers and bloggers, I kindly ask you to help his family in this difficult time by donating to Eli “Geeked” Memorial Fund at gofundme.com
I dedicate this quote to Eli and his loved ones. See you later Eli, Godspeed!
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust
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