It really has been forever. How are you? Let's get a cup of coffee some time :) Haha.
Hello Everyone! I'm back and so much has happened since I last checked in with you I now have 2 jobs! I work at a childrens book store and I'm an art teacher. Neither of these jobs are getting me out of my parents apartment so I'm back to freelancing and hustlin!!! Anyway, recently something happened to me personally that made me very sad. So I decided instead of being depressed about it and doing nothing. I'd be a little upset about it but channel the energy into making art. It's way better to be creating something and be useful to myself than sleep my days away in sorrow. So first thing's first. I will be selling ORIGINAL ART PRINTS, for the Halloween season and I'm really excited about the result so far..They will be up on society6 soon. I have to add some finishing touches and test the colors printed. Let's create happiness together!
PS-Blog could be getting a makeover too! Whaaaaaaat!
I was looking through my blog today and I realized, I never told you I got a JOB!!! Haha It's temporary but I have to say hands down it's the best job I've had yet. It's simple but I love the people. My official title is an "Art Greeter" I work at an art installation in the city. I'm not to sure I want to share details about my whereabouts on the internet but, when the job is over I will definitely share and post a couple of pictures up. Oh and it's better pay than my last job, so who can complain :)
What do morals matter if we just happened? What do kindness, ambition or fairness have to do with this life if we're all just one cosmic mistake? I had a thought just now. Without God, a higher power or creator what is our purpose? To have a chance at life? What does the chance matter if all we're going to do is die and go no where anyway? I struggle with believing in a higher power at times and religion. At the end of the day I'm sure we've all wondered and debated the answer to the question "What is life's purpose? What is my purpose?" I think it makes sense that somewhere out there, we were purposefully thought of and created. No matter what the intent of the creator. In my mind it makes more sense in all our human ambition that the fight to be something, make a difference or to argue for a cause etc if it was all towards a goal and purpose. That's my thought of the day. What do you believe is your purpose? Do you believe in God?
ATTENTION:Tinkerbell Lovers & Sketch Card Collectors. Only one day left to own an original piece of art work by me :) Don't miss this.She's one of a kind and can be yours
This summer of being unemployed, I have managed to stretch some savings and make some money here and there enough to sustain me to this point. As of now I'm at the very, very end of my funds. I am so happy that I took the chance and left my old job to really search and figure out what I wanted to do, it's a decision that I still don't regret. Although it's been difficult at times, I know I do have the potential to just go out and find a job with a little effort. I also have the potential to hustle my way through anything. I have a great family support behind me and I am thankful for that(no matter how much I want to go out into the world and be independent, NOW) I managed to ace an interview and get a job offer( The people were great but I declined it for a number of practical reasons.)
In between all of this I have managed to enjoy my first summer since
graduating highschool. As my mom said I have been on since graduation,
whether it be jumping straight into college from h.s., jumping right
into work after college. This is the first summer I have fully just
"lived up."
Things I've done this Summer:
I've been to the beach twice
I went out to Astoria pool to learn to swim
I
finally made it out to a Hillsong connect group
Went to South street
seaport with my best friend and we ate all day haha.
I saw a
pre-screening of a hilarious movie Pitch Perfect.
I sat on the lawn at
Bryant Park for hours waiting for The Wizard of Oz to start.
It was like
falling in love all over again.
I saw the Avengers twice
Made new friends
Had a picture day
with an old friend
Had a jam/worship session on my roof with 2 great people
I did so much more...
I'm sharing this because I'm happy and rejuvenated and want you guys to do the same thing.
Go out and do something FUN!
I have been working a lot on some art work I have 2 canvas paintings in the works right now and a few sketch cards which are available for admiration or purchase if you'd like to own one for yourself ;) I also have been getting ideas for a bunch of new illustration projects that will be available for sale in my etsy shop when ready :) Seriously though guys have a great day and go outside for a bit, a park or a beach, have a bbq...do something that you enjoy, get refreshed :)
Tinkerbell
Luna Lovegood
Sad Sally
Butter Beer (Harry Potter)
I am thinking of doing a blog giveaway very soon so stay tuned ;)
