First and foremost thanks to the fam, Mom & Dad, Alyssa, Josh, & Rosie. You’re the source of so many inspirational memories and support. Grandma Yeo for teaching me to break free and do what makes you happy. Grandpa & Grandma Bulloch you taught me too many lessons to list. My six figure uncles. It’s because of you I wanna roll through the world with a platinum wallet. You’ve illustrated the hard work of a business man. Sarah D thanks for believing in me. The unfortunate events cannot curb my thanks for your support Sarah. Jore de Meyer, something wondrous. A muse for the ages. Brittany Smith, the girl who keeps my head level. She’ll never understand her creative friend, but she has no qualms about keeping him attached to reality. I really respect that. Erika “E” McLean! My best gal pal. You are so amazing E. You’re friendship is a very special part of me. Evan Gouldie, a dude you can always count on. Like any of my close close friends I owe you a substantial amount of thanks. The crew, Seafoot, Coates, Jerrett, China, don’t lose touch, you guys are my home base. It feels so good to land back at home to chill with you. Bob Pilchar you helped me take my first steps into a bigger world. Thanks for watching out for me now and again. Sharpie for keeping it real with me in the workplace. The crew at the Wheat City Journal. Bruce Penton for giving me my start in the newspaper biz. My first real job as a designer. Dave Melcosky, more of a buddy than a boss. One of the coolest “old guys” who can still rock. Thanks for educating me on everything popular culture from 1950+ and introducing me to a world of Beatlemania. Mr. Andrew Plett, business consultant and friend. You’ve busted your ass helping me get my company off the ground. It will not go unnoticed! Thanks a million. Susan Campbell and Kyle from Scarlatti’s, keeping me caffeinated with great coffee and an awesome creative atmosphere. There have been a lot of great ideas come out of that place.

Mr. Allan Matheson I learned a lot more than biology in your class. Ms. Paulette Buizer for respecting my stance in the business world and encouraging me to take some extra steps. Mr. C, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Persian for the stories in calculus class, Mr. Bonk there’s wisdom in those classroom antics, Mr. Neville, What more can I say. Thanks. I had a lot of great teachers thanks to all I didn’t mention.

Jay-Z for the powerful lyrical messages that boom in my headphones. “You are about to witness a dynasty like no other” -Jay-Z. That’s my motto now. I want to build an empire, but not using that label. It will be an experiment in free thinking corporate culture that does zero damage to society. Matthew Good, music to soothe. You lead a great example for developing a social conscience. The Beatles, simply wow! Canadian indie rock and the CBC Radio 3. Radio 3 what you’re doing for Canadian artists is inspiring. Fortune magazine for the insight. Adbusters, a mag that keeps my social ethics enlightened. The Renaissance. Michelangelo, thanks for painting the Sistine chapel and teaching the human race how to look up and wonder. Andy Warhol, you started as a graphic designer. If I could ever find creative spectrum like you, I’d die happy. I’m not gonna stop looking. Ad guys, Lee Clow and David Ogilvy. Adam Less from Think Marketing in Kelowna, the worst job interview of my life but I learned something about being humbled. I was an arrogant prick then, probably still am… It took years to realize his scolding, but now I get it. I’ll never forget that day.

Boethius, a great philosopher putting in perfect perspective how life seems to work. Boethius states, “History is a wheel”. Think of a wagon wheel or any wheel for that matter. Jump up on my wheel of fortune says the wheel, but as the wheel turns your fortune at the top of the wheel turns to misfortune as you’re cast down into the depths. However, as the wheel keeps turning you will once again be brought back up to the top on the side of fortune and this cyclic pattern will continue until matters end. The good times like the bad times are always passing away. So you see our lives are like the wheel forever turning. I’m glad I’ve learned that no matter how bad the situation may be the good times will eventually come again. Boethius was a smart guy!

Philosopher and economist Adam Smith you taught us the basics for business. Public transportation, yeah I know it seems degrading but you meet, see, and hear some interesting stories. In one bus ride you can really get a feel for what society is. We’ve lost that touch in this world. Ride the bus sometime and instead of talking, listen… Old people, some fascinate me, behind those wrinkles lays a story worth listening to. Okanagan Regional Library Kelowna, a good place to quietly work and great architectural design. Buildings create synergy. They’re a haven for creative thought. While on the subject of buildings a place that will forever seem like a part of me is the Strand Theatre. That was truly my venue for creative understanding and innovation. Everything Mac, great tools. The city of Vancouver. The Okanagan and everything beautiful about it. The family cottage down at Pelican Lake. Dad, thank you for building that. They scoffed at the idea of you building it, but you didn’t give a shit and built it anyways. Now the naysayers love it. That in itself is inspiring. The cottage is your greatest gift to the family.

Anyone who said I wasn’t good enough. I live off people like you. Keep saying it and I’ll keep growing more powerful. “I use my arrogance as steam to power my dreams.”

Angie for kind words and being the only person I know on the same creative level of eccentricity. Che your support does not go unnoticed, you’re genuine. Tyler “T-McB” McNabb, you’re an awesome pal. You got a good head on your shoulders, I’m glad I have a friend like you. Leah VanAsseldonk, (sorry everyone will think your last name is a joke) I really hope you become lawyer and fight for equality and human rights. You inspire! I have a lot of respect for you. Elliott Cockram, the British kid, one of the few people that possess the thought process for imaginative intellectual conversation. Thanks for the chats down at the chippy. My goldfish for hours of inspirational viewing (wherever you are now). Landmark Cinemas for sending me to “Beautiful British Columbia” Sorry for quitting but you didn’t let me grow; perhaps this is your loss? Danny Stearns, genuine exuberance and all around good guy, thanks man! Jeremy McBride, even though you bug the piss out of me sometimes you’re still a good friend to have around. Bree Emmerson, the watcher. Amanda Cumming, you provided me with an inspiration to get things on the right track. I clearly couldn’t have motivated myself to do these things without your realization. That truly is very valuable to me. Oeloff De Meyer, much respect man. Bne Myers, fellow creative. I really hope we get a chance to work together on some more stuff soon. Niomie Cummings, just a cool chick. It’s great to talk to someone like you. People with your grasp are few and far between. Haylee Frank, very good listener and friend.

If you showed promise in me I thank you. Friend or foe it is you that’s responsible for what I am today and what I will be tomorrow. The inspirational people I meet daily, you know who you are. I owe everyone a thank you, but sadly I don’t have enough time to thank everyone. Do not think you’re not appreciated. I missed a few people I know; your name goes here __________. Thanks! All of you have made positive impacts on my life.