I chose this photo to talk about because it conveys isolation to me. There used to be places like this on Earth that were completely cut off from society and technology. You can now make phone calls or surf the internet from anywhere with a Smartphone. This is only twenty years after the first cell phone that was the size of a brick. So while the shack in this photo appears to be isolated, it is only that way if we choose. However, take for consideration that in North America alone nearly eighty percent of the population has Internet access. In a way, I chose to isolate myself from the conventional methods of repairing and buying new things when they break. Striving to be that other twenty percent was my goal, and in return it brought fourth incredible ingenuity. Sitting on an island with only the materials I've brought with me is more appealing than being handed the tools required. Or in my case, having to overpay and purchase them. It’s much easier to develop a mentality that there is no other option when taking a DIY approach. You have to put yourself in a zone and stay there, since it can be very tempting to give in to the convenience of store bought materials. This is method helped in part by making me think outside the box and be creative. I’ve always believed that it’s these tight situations that breed innovation. I am looking forward to sharing my ideas with everyone in my future posts. Stay tuned!
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