The King
“The King” summarizes for me the decision a man must make to fulfill the obligations he’s set for himself, regardless of any other factors at play in his life. This was a fantastic movie, in my opinion. It speaks to me on many levels. I feel as though I’m living this movie out in my current job and position. Obviously not to the extent of feeling like a king, but as someone who has to make important decisions every day to protect the ones who work beneath me, the ones who actually make my job easier, the ones who do the hard work. Again, I’m grateful! As someone who once filled that position, I don’t forget where I came from. I will never; that’s what built me as a man today. While making hard decisions in life, you will see who sticks beside you and who doesn’t. There will be many betrayals, but you have to decide whether to let it change you or define you. I will never forget, and I’ll learn from it; however, it won’t happen again. Usually, I have a sense of negative energy before it affects those around me, but I do tend to give a benefit of the doubt. In this movie, King Henry does this, and in the end he’s faced with a decision. What once was a dream of his became reality, but not in his own hands alone, but in the hands of someone he thought was a friend. Was his dream finally achieved, and at what cost? All this to say that, regardless of what happens in life, you need to hold onto those you trust and who make you feel whole. Call your family and friends; tell them you love them. If you have that special individual who tells you the truth, regardless of the outcome, and it’s for the greater good for both of you, hold on to that person. Good or bad! - T
07/25/2026
Today I took a self-care/relax day. Well-needed, honestly. For the past week, I’ve had dreams about work every single night. This is alarming because even at my worst, I’ve never done such a thing. The feeling I was left with after the dreams was a sense of urgency. Beyond what I experienced days prior at work, this transcended work and applies to my personal life right now. It may be the urge to find what I’m missing, the urge to figure out what I’m becoming, or the urge to let out built-up anxiety and pain. This has been a source of an outlet for me. I can’t write in my journal for some reason, but I can type away at this computer to a random audience. For those who read these, I do appreciate it. Although this is more for me and not intended for an audience. I am very grateful for all of the feedback I do receive. Shoutout to my loyal subscribers!
Writing Poems/ Childhood Innocence
That strange feeling carried over a couple of days, which led me to childhood memories. When I was younger, roughly around middle school age, I used to love to draw, admire random life as it passed me by, but most importantly for this story, I loved writing poems. I can’t remember how or who introduced me to poetry, but I fell in love with the art. I used to carry around a composition notebook filled with poems I wrote. As time passed by and life continued on, I started to give these poems to girls I knew. Some were my friends, and others I grew to like or had a crush on. I used to fold them up and put them where I knew they would sit in class. I was an insanely shy and sensitive kid; more on that in another blog post. When I would watch them open it, some would smile, laugh, or just ball it up. At some point, as I hit puberty and wanted to be cool like my older brother, I stopped writing. I stopped sketching, and I stopped admiring what was going on around me. Throughout my life, after I picked up a camera and started shooting photos, it started to feel like that feeling of writing poems when I was a child. I could freeze the moment like I could when the pencil stroked and embedded it in the paper. However, in the midst of freezing these moments, I started to forget to enjoy them. I forgot to be grateful, forgot to live within it. Yes, sometimes I would reminisce about the moment after, but that would be over the image that I took. It was all about composition. Circling back to this current week and day. I thought I would write a quick poem of my thoughts, and additionally share sounds of the rain around me and an image that I took over 7 years ago that I consider a painting.
7/22/2026 While walking to work a couple of days ago in the rain, something came over me. As I took step by step, the people, vehicles, and other background noise started to fade. All I could hear were my footsteps hitting the pavement, sudden drops of water bouncing off my clothes, and the rain hitting the broken concrete beneath me. I’ve never felt this before; it was strange yet calm. Days earlier, I had some really awful days at work. Precious time was wasted on simple tasks that could’ve been completed with ease, but somehow, at that moment, I let everything go because it was a new day and the fight was over.Silence..
Between the sounds of calm and frustration
I wait..
Between the known and the unknown
I wait..
Thoughts of “what if” or “what it could be”
Hold on.. wait..
Silence..
It’s just another day.
30…
Here’s to 30 and all of its glory. The willingness to be better than I was yesterday.
I just need to “do it.”
I just need to “say it.”
I just need to “feel it.”
30… I feel like I haven't experienced anything yet to be 30 years old. It's a two-way fold. I've done so much up until this point, but I haven't lived, thought, or appreciated these moments in between; my job has taken me to the best places, but also some of my worst. It's a love-hate relationship. I took a couple of days to reflect after I completely embarrass myself over the July 4 weekend. I'm more upset at myself than anything else. I did this. I overindulged in too much “fun” drinking… I finally overdid myself, and looked like a clown doing it. I paid for it the next day, being embarrassed that I couldn't even function at work. Regardless of what happened, I give thanks to those who knew why and still helped me push through. They still are… I've always been the person who tells my friends and others that things will be OK. This time I needed it, and they were there, even the ones I didn't expect. Thank you. It means more than you know… On to some positive, yet eye-opening moments I've had because I'm done being sad, overwhelmed, hurt, lost, and not well. These past couple of months I've met some amazing people. I've done amazing things. I've never thought I would do. I've locked in and focused on my career in college, three classes away from graduating. It feels good. I've been a shoulder to lean on when people need me the most. I've danced more than I've ever done in my life, and I've had so much fun, regardless of how come. I want to leave my life with no regrets. I want to find myself; I wanna be bored, not knowing what to do. This is life!!! I need to focus on the “now” in the moment. When I do that, I can create moments that I will never forget. I can't live in the “what ifs” anymore. I just need to do it. I just need to say it. I just need to feel it. No regrets. I hope y'all do the same. Thank you to the ones I speak to every day who have been there for me. Thank you to everyone who taught me something. Thank you to the ones I love; I'll continue to. Thank you to the new people I've met. Finally, thank you for the birthday wishes. Till next time. Here goes 30!!!
Hey Siri, “Play Clarity, by Zedd”!
7/9/2026
Life Update
Where should I start? I’ve been pretty vocal on social media for a while now. It almost feels like months at this point. I never imagined this day would come; maybe it’s keeping me busy? I’ve been “keeping busy” a lot lately. I started my running journey, read a couple of books, and have been going to the gym and festivals. Again, things that I wouldn’t have guessed I would be doing months ago. Life is weird sometimes; at one point, you can feel like you’re on top of the world and nothing can bring you down, and other times it feels like you're walking a tightrope. For me, social media has always been a tool to promote your work and some aspects of your life; I've never relied on it. To be completely honest, I don’t like it. I’ve deleted my Instagram before, taken several breaks from social media, and damn near deleted it again months ago. These days I hang around to stay in touch with friends, share motivation, and show my consistency with the things I love: fitness, cars, and the occasional video that I find funny. Things would be different if I had another job and I had friends in cities close to me or within the city. I’ve seen posts about wasting valuable time because you don’t know what can happen. I try to stick to that, but with a demanding job, it cuts into the time I actually have and what I need to accomplish to be successful in my field. It has truly shaped who I am today; it's given me so many opportunities to meet new people and experience new cultures, travel to new places, and provide a stable income. The job is easy, but sometimes it feels like you're stuck, even if you're pursuing a new job title or promotion and feel like you’re doing everything right. I know I’m doing everything I can right now, so I don’t fault myself. It’s how badly I want it. Whatever I do, I always want to do my best and progressively get better over time; however, sometimes I get impatient lol. Things will get better; they always do. Btw, this is no cry for help; I’m totally fine. As my time in South Korea comes to a close, I’m getting anxious about returning home, but there are so many stones left unturned. My mom always tells me not to worry about things I can’t handle. I hear her voice in the back of my head right now. I love you, mama.
Anyway, back to the excitements of life! Since I started this running journey, I've been pretty consistent with my running “program.” I run pretty much every other day. Watching the time drop along with my pace feels good. As I’ve said on my Instagram stories, and my friends know this too, I used to hate running! I felt like running had no purpose. You’re breathing hard and your legs hurt for no reason, etc. You get the point, but now that I've been consistent, I can see all of the hype. I’m not gonna lie to you, though; sometimes I feel like complete ass, but that comes with diet and sleep. Right now, I’m telling myself I have to keep running for this 5k coming up in Seoul in October. This is something I really, really want to do, but the solo registrations are already sold out… Me being me, I will most likely buy a group ticket and run by myself. I’m very persistent in the department that if I want something, I will do it or get it somehow. Sometimes that can lead me down a path of obsession. As I said, everything will be fine lol. Just expect an announcement about my decision in the coming days.
Let’s talk about college real quick. I’ll be done with my final classes this November. That’s insane! I’ve submitted my graduation paperwork and am looking to graduate this December with a degree in Business Administration. This degree is completely different from the Automotive Engineering degree I originally planned to pursue. I haven’t stopped pursuing that degree; it's on hold due to the hands-on portions I have to attend. Regardless, this is very exciting and only one step in the right direction. I’m proud of myself. When I get back home, I’ll work towards the automotive degree!
To wrap up my life update, here are some things I’m excited for. This weekend I’ll be visiting one of South Korea’s biggest palaces ( I think I’ve been there before). I'm also going to see a game between the Doosan Bears and some other team lmao. In two weeks, EDC Korea is happening. I hope to go on one of the days with some of my friends to get the full EDC experience. My final event in Korea would’ve been the 5K in Seoul, but as I'm writing this, registration has closed. WACK! Oh, well, I should’ve bought the tickets when I had the chance. More races are coming, but saying my first-ever race was in Korea would’ve been cool lol. Remember, don’t dwell on things you can’t change! If you read this far or came to the website, I appreciate it. Be kind and #KeepPushin!Until the next one!
- T
Created on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Zambia, Africa. Shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Project Update, New Photo books, Birthday Resolutions
Lately, I’ve been making space to recharge and reconnect with what inspires me. I picked up some new photobooks to study, a drone to expand my visual storytelling options, and a couple of self-help books to keep the mind sharp. I also shared some shots from a recent trip to London, UK. My ongoing project, The Wackenborner Daily Post, is now in its sequencing phase, so expect new updates and content from that soon. Today, July 7th, happens to be my birthday and with that comes some personal resolutions. I’m taking another break from alcohol to keep my mind clear, and I’m committed to pushing forward with my creative projects, continuing to share and create unapologetically. I also wanted to shout out Paulie B’s new YouTube video with @andrwsnapd, it really hit me. He talked about shooting work like he’s out taking street photos for himself, and that idea stuck with me. Too often, my paid work feels flat and formulaic, but when I’m shooting for myself, it’s alive. I tried carrying that mindset into a recent work trip, and I’m curious to see how the film turns out. If you want to see some of the digital images, let me know. Until then, stay safe, take care of yourselves, and thank you for being here. – Terrance
Blog update 20250707
Bringing the Wackenborner Daily Post to Life: Behind the Scenes of Film, Prints, and Creative Collaboration.
It’s been a busy few weeks, juggling work and creating content. I’ve been shooting rolls of film, making content for other artists, and now I’ve reached an exciting phase—printing and sequencing my images. I’ve also been speaking with friends about selecting and sequencing photos, as well as brainstorming ideas for my Wackenborner Daily Post project. Here’s a glimpse into the process of bringing it all together. See you soon!
2024/10/26
Shot on the Mamiya 6 with Ilford HP5 pushed one stop.
Creative images for Sydnieevansliterature.com
During my time off work, I had the opportunity to shoot cover images for Sydnie. You can find more of these images on my Instagram and at sydnieevansliterature.com.
Inspiration Through Photo-books.
Welcome to another blog post. Today we will look at some of my favorite photo-books, and recent pick-ups. Three photo-books that have inspired my approach:
1. "Songbook" by Alec Soth– Soth’s work captures community life and personal interactions, resonating with my goal of showcasing everyday village stories.
2. "Spanish Summers" by Gerry Johansson– Johansson’s evocative landscapes inspired me to portray Wackenborner’s character, highlighting its atmosphere and subtle beauty.
3. "These Dark Mountains" by Giulia Degasperi – Degasperi’s work explores the poetic and mysterious aspects of landscapes, inspiring me to capture the emotional depth of Wackenborner.
The project is in progress; I’m developing the film, with more to come soon! - T
The Wackenborner Daily Post
Since starting "The Wackenborner Daily Post" project, Terrance has been exploring his neighborhood with fresh eyes. Despite having spent years biking, driving, and walking through Horingen, he realized he had never fully tapped into the visual opportunities his village offers for a photo project. Over the past few weeks, he’s been capturing scenes and moments around the village—sometimes met with wary glances from locals who are puzzled by his camera. It made him wonder: why does documenting everyday life sometimes feel so unsettling for others?
This idea first emerged during COVID, when Terrance and his friend David toyed with the notion of acting as “local photographers.” Back then, it remained just an idea. But now, with a renewed sense of purpose, the concept has taken shape, and it even has a name: *The Wackenborner Daily Post*, courtesy of his friend Tim, who casually suggested it.
As this project unfolds, Terrance is excited to share more details soon, taking on the role of Horingen's own documentarian. Stay tuned for the first snapshots from *The Wackenborner Daily Post*!
Goodbye Internet
It all begins with an idea.
Stepping Away for a New Chapter
Terrance has decided to take a break from all social media starting Friday, the 25th, to dedicate his focus to exciting new projects within his village. While he may not be as active, he’ll still be sharing progress updates through Instagram and YouTube, primarily centered on the work he’s doing in his community.
He’ll also be keeping a blog on his website, functioning as a daily diary to help him stay accountable and reflect on the journey.
A huge “Thank You” goes out to everyone who has supported him so far—your encouragement means the world. See you all soon!
— T