As in all things truly worthwhile in life, love is an art, sketched and painted atop a canvas of mutual respect. Such a foundation allows only for the occasional brush stroke to cover a mixed message or misunderstanding, and avoid use of the paint roller. Take it one day at a time, valuing all things with such an openness as to provide not only the ( Read more... )

My friend Alicia reminded me that I once regarded Halloween as one of my favorite holidays.  I remember dressing up, going to parties and getting to behave like a kid again.  It was so much fun.  I had forgotten how much fun it was. In fact my goal for the week is to recall all the things I love/enjoy doing and make plans to do them.  One of them ( Read more... )

First off, it is important to ask yourself what you consider a real relationship to be. You need to understand what your needs and desires are from another person, and what you are willing to give them. This way, you can see early in your first dates, if you wish to continue and work towards a future together, and if the other person feels the same ( Read more... )

Today is has been a good day, the sun is out, my apartment is 84 degrees HOT with the windows open! Well that's because my steam heater only works when it's warm outside...go figure. I love it though, I should move to Arizona or New Mexico ( Read more... )

I started reading a book about surviving in the arts. So far it has been helpful. One of the things that it mentioned was that I should keep a journal. Well I have one here and I don't use it much. I am supposed to ask tough questions of myself and try to learn to over come all the little negative voices in my head that will hold me back. So ( Read more... )

I think that I am not listening to my heart enough lately. I try to follow some path toward fame and fortune and am feeling miserable. I can do only so much, but the most important thing I can do is make sure I am happy ( Read more... )

Momma, I'm comming ho-ooooome singing that ozzy song--I can't get that silly thing out of my head. I am so happy to be going back to KC. I miss yall!

So I can't decide if I should stay in NYC or move to some other smaller city type place. I will graduate in May, which is pretty stressful. Artist, I am... Starving, well I guess that still remains to be seen. (Is having the munchies all the time, the same as starving?) I have projects due like crazy and will need to apartment and job hunt if I ( Read more... )

So ok... It's taken me forever! I know, I know! But here it is you can check out some of my new work!
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Humbling experiences happen everyday! Two days ago I stood tall, chest puffed out proud like a new father. Today I stand like my feet have never been so interesting, like the way I sit on the subway trying not to make eye contact, trying to be invisible so that I won't be approached, confronted or questioned. I want to hide right now, because I ( Read more... )