I started following Jeremy (@JeremyLim) on Twitter at the beginning of this year. We quickly bonded over a perpetual lack of sleep and met in person just before the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, during the Torch Relay, where we literally chased Arnold Schwarzenegger through Stanley Park. Talk about first impressions.

Jeremy Lim recently moved into full time photography and also helps organize and host Third Tuesday Vancouver (#TTYVR). He takes on ambitious tasks, such as Colours 2010, and returned not too long ago, from Singapore where he was working the Youth Olympic Games.

What made you decide to quit your day job and become an entrepreneur?

Looking back, I think it came down to happiness.  I’ve always worked in awesome positions and industries, but I think I was missing a sense of accomplishment. Working on my own terms comes with a whole new set of challenges, but spending my days doing exactly what I want to do, knowing that at the end of my career, I can look back and be proud of every moment, is incredibly fulfilling.  Being king of the hill doesn’t matter if it’s the wrong hill.

Who are your favourite Tweeters?

If I had to pick one, it’d be my favourite producer, @BT.  I’ve admired the guy forever for his musical talent, and online is no different.  He always speaks his mind, but more importantly, he genuinely listens to his fans.  I don’t know any other celebrity who takes the time to thank and engage with the people around him.  I’m sure he does it naturally, but it’s amazing what he’s been able to do with the medium.  When his last album, “These Hopeful Machines” was getting ready for release, he announced it, and his fans stepped it up, pushing him to the top of the Amazon charts – just through pre-orders alone.  He’s real.  He inspires people and he comes out as a good guy.  I want to be just like him.
Locally – I want to say everyone here in Vancouver. With so much going on, I have to trust the crowd for all the goodness in Vancouver.

What’s the best dating advice you’ve received?

I think it’s the same as the best career advice I’ve heard: “If you’re not happy, move on.”  That’s not to say you shouldn’t fight through the hard times – you really should – but you owe it to yourself and whoever you’re with to be honest.

Favourite part of the holiday season?

The energy changes. Daylight hours are few and errands are plenty, so there’s a constant hustle and bustle.  At the start and end of every day, the world turns gold.  It might be cold, but you feel alive with every breath.

Do you have a favourite quote or mantra?

I have too many to count, but these three seem appropriate:

“If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.” – Russian Proverb
“A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.” – David Brinkley
“Stay or forever go, play or you’ll never know.” – ‘Only This Moment’ by Royksopp

Photos by Jeremy Lim

Erin Gee

Coming from a strong sporting background, Erin Gee is one of the most competitive people you will ever meet. She can turn everything into a competition, giving her all until the she crosses the finish line. With a BA in Criminology, Erin criminological interests lie on the international level. Her other passions are fashion, softball and travel.

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