Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sometimes I wish I were a little more artistic. I dont write well, I can not paint or draw, i dont take pictures well, there just isnt much I can do. I used to sing well, but somehow that has changed too...i need to apply myself more...right? I am just in this routine, its called being a mom and a wife. You dont know until youve tried it. You cant imagine. I love my son and my hubby, but sometimes I wish my routine could change. I wish I could find myself again. Take time to find the things I am good at. Take the time to find a hobby. At the same time, I feel like when i will finally get the option to I will be too afraid, because its been so long. I keep saying when aiden starts school i will go to cosmetology school. But will i really do that? Will i actually have the courage to do it? I guess I really dont have the answer until the time comes.
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You're a great mom and wife. Try not to concern with what others are good at, because then you don't see what you're good at. But I gurantee if you seek God about this, he will provide something...assuming he hasn't already. Sometimes the thing you want is right in front of you, you just need to see it at a different angle...
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ReplyDeleteContinue to strive for God and it will appear natural to others just how amazing you are.
Believe me Nikki, this happens to everyone, and even more-so the more full or packed in one's life becomes. BUT, there is ALWAYS hope and ALWAYS time. The tricky part is figuring out when. So, let's focus on what you like and what you want to do. You want to do cosmetology, that's so awesome! Try out the internet, seriously try googling your exact situation and struggle and see what comes up. The internet is an amazing resource for those of us who don't have the time or resources set aside to pursue exactly what we want.
ReplyDeleteNow, as for singing, that's easy! Just sing! Sing in the shower every morning, sing in the kitchen, sing to Aiden (I guarantee he will love it), sing in the car and out of it. The only way to get a voice is to use it.
Lastly, artistic skills. I have always been disheartened in people's lack of faith for their own artistic abilities. The truth is we all have them. The beautiful thing about art is it's specifically unique to you and you alone (in the beginning), and then becomes specifically unique and meaningful to someone entirely different who views it. Art is like anything else, you have to practice it to grow, only unlike most things the practicing isn't to get "better" per say, but to get comfortable with properly expressing yourself. Whether it be painting, doodling, photography, music, writing, film, sculpting, whatever, in order to be "good" at art you have to get comfortable with expressing yourself through it. Think of it as a medium for your emotion, a way of conveying thoughts and feelings to others through physical reincarnation. The beauty of art is its ability to change not only the artist, but all of those who participate in its display.
Ok, my last rant is to say that you have SO many resources. I can speak for myself and feel pretty comfortable speaking for Joe when I say that we would be more than happy to pass along our knowledge of whatever artistic abilities you'd like to perfect. So use us and don't lose faith in yourself and your God-given abilities!
oh my goodness, i was not expecting responses like this. You two are amazing! You are always giving me such wonderful advice! I love you both!!!!!! I will start working on things more, maybe i really am an artist and i just never tried.... :)
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