Christmas break has been so relaxing! I spent the first five days on the couch with my family enjoying down time and recharging myself for the big year to come. Yesterday was such an inspiring day though, and I can't wait to fully share all the amazing details with everyone! I started my day with an idea and a friend at a local coffee shop. It's amazing how much energy surrounds two people with equally driven passions towards the same place! It felt good to "talk shop" again and get myself back on track for school. I totally  understand now what a muse is... and how that works for people such as writers and visual artists. I have tried many the time to sit down in front of a canvas and paint. Only on one occasion did a masterpiece produce, but that was years ago so I think it was just a one time thing. Now my creative juices flow freely. Where I once backed away from things that intimidated or scared me, I now rise to the occasion and visualize the results. The funny thing about visualizing and planning for events, occasions, or the future is that when push comes to shove I usually fly by the seat of my pants and just... create.
This got me thinking about my near future... what I was planning to change or create for the new year to come. I surprised myself by not making a goal to start working out and lose a certain number of pounds! I am really looking forward to Wednesday, to being back at school, and to start achieving my goals. They are...
Retake any Theory tests under 90%
Do at least 3 more video tutorials before Graduation
Contact Salons to tour in New York
Continue portfolio building
Get published in 1 magazine before Graduation
Okay so that's a lot of resolutions goals... but I know they are totally achievable. It's going to take hard work and motivation but I know that I can do it! This industry is in my blood. It's what makes my heart beat. It's not work for me, it's expression. It's the same as buying a new purse or getting dressed in the morning. It's who I am and how I show the world what I'm made of. It's as natural for me as breathing but it's not going to be easy to get to where I want to go. That's the fun part though, the journey. I am not living in the future. I will not say to myself "as soon as this happens" I'll be happy. I am happy right now. I am enjoying my school, my experience, my peers and my instructors. I am loving the process and I am ready to build and work and put my heart into everything that I do because that moment when you see it all come together just right is unlike any other. I cannot wait to share with everyone the photo shoot I did with my lovely friend and model Danielle and the ever so talented and charming Teresa Lee. I could go on and on about that moment because it was my first. I've had achievements, I've surprised myself and conquered things I wasn't sure I could, but for two hours on that amazing day I was on a cloud.Â
I think that's the best part... making yourself proud.Â
