Inspiration

I read Nina Bagley's blog today. She really inspires me. She told of how she got her start in being an artist. I posted a comment and asked what she did before she was a full time artist. She sent me an email back and told me a little about her life. I admire her strength and her passion for what she does. Whenever I think of being a full time artist, I always think, can I afford it??? LOL I have a good job. It's taken me awhile to get where I am. I worked hard. But, what leads me to my frustration about my "job" is lack of control of my future. I put so much of myself into what I do that I tend to treat it as my own business and it isn't, so I get put in my place and I get frustrated! That is when I get fired up and say...why are you working for someone else...if you put this much passion into what you are doing then it will take off! But...always the but word...just call me chicken....

If you asked my sisters, they would tell you that I am brave... That I am not afraid to take risks...but I am..when it comes to certain things. I guess it is just all in my mind. I always seem to come out on top. My sister Susie always tells me I am lucky. I don't like to use the word lucky. I just happen to take advantage of opportunities that come my way. Some work and others don't and I have learned ALOT of hard lessons on the way. I have waited along time to start my journey and I am not stopping now. I will follow Nina's advice and I will work hard and be patient. Patience being the most difficult of all. I have little patience...I want it all NOW. That is why I started this blog, to journal about my progress in becoming a full time artist. Here's to another step.