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"Creative Distraction"

Sometimes I think that if I had no other responsibilities in my life I would draw and create all day, every day. It’s kind of like a distraction for me because I get to absorb myself in something I love doing. I can spend hours drawing only to realize sometime later that I forgot to do something.

That’s why I try to keep a to-do list every day of the week. I know I would feel bad about myself if I didn’t take care of things, like showering or cleaning the bathrooms. It’s that darn adulthood thing that gets in the way of the creative child within. All I want to do is play!

But of course, it’s all about balance. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t do anything else with my day besides drawing. After all I love writing too. It’s because of my creativity that I crave other things in my life. It’s what keeps it interesting. So while some of my distractions may not be fruitful for me, at least my creative ones keep me productive. And doing that makes everything else worthwhile.