We rejoice in our sufferings, for we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3
Life has thrown it's set of challenges my way time and time again. What keeps me going is the love of my family and friends, and my love for them.
I take these life lessons and form them into my own artistic works, be it a song, or a story. After all, life is one long story, and it's our job to write the ending, even if we sometimes have writer's block. :-D
I am also in a local rock band called Big Screen Hero:
I am singer/songwriter in the group and play rhythm guitar.
http://www.myspace.com/bigscreenhero
Cheers.