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Friday, February 10, 2023

The future’s so bright…

When I took the Clifton Assessment test, one of my top strengths was “Futuristic”. They define the trait as “You are inspired by the future and what could be. You energize others with your visions of the future.” I think this is one of the reasons for my recent bought of depression… I have nothing to look forward to.

This time, last year, I had multiple countdowns to our trip to Paris. The closer I got, the more amped up I seemed to be. After we got back from Paris, I had my BIG 4-0 party. After that, it was starting my new job. And then… nothing. I had a few concerts here and there, but nothing really major.

I am the type of person that NEEDS something to look forward to. I think that’s one of the reasons why this art journal has helped me. In October, when I hit a year, I am going to compile all of my blog posts, all of my paintings, and we’re (my step-mom and I) are going to send it out in hopes of getting it published. That’s HUGE for me. It’s also extremely nerve wracking, but that’s a whole other topic. The more I paint, the more I let myself go, the more that I let my imagination guide me, the more I can see improvement. Not just in my paintings, but in myself.

The sun’s out, and I gotta wear shades.

Side note: If you get the reference, congratulations, you’re also old.