We all have those days. You know, the day that feels as if it's never ending. The one when things don't go right, you wish the day would be over so hopefully the preceding day will bring more exciting events. Yeah, it turns out I've been having those days more often than I'd like. The tough part is that my frustration has been driven by work. The nice thing about what I do to pay the bills, I get to leave my work at work. Its also less dramatic because I work with mostly men, note that I didn't say it was completely drama free. Boys will be boys, and sometimes they bitch. That's besides the point, I love the people I work with. They're honestly the ones that have kept my head on my shoulders. As of late, I've struggled with being unnoticed, under appreciated, and rejected. One doesn't get much validation for working in the hospitality industry. Yeah, tips are a nice gesture, but so is gratitude. My scheduled work week begins on a Saturday, I get my schedule on Thursdays (if I'm lucky, you can throw the occasional Friday morning in there). Needless to say, my life revolves around work. Last but not least, my employers know that my dream isn't doing the dirty work, but creative work. They know I've been looking for jobs, and they're being as supportive as they can be. I just haven't had much luck with my applications. Which takes me to my point. I live for work at this stage in my life because I have bills to pay. I haven't received that phone call yet telling me I have a long lost great grandfather and a huge inheritance... I'm still waiting. I've neglected my outlet. In college my outlet from school was golf. Now my outlet from work is art. Aside from all the other things I love to do like exercise, golf, and cook, I put my design to the waste side. I didn't mean to, but I keep making excuses about time and money. Screw it, it brings me happiness. I spent time this past weekend using colors that bring me joy, and styled a couple of goofy outfits that made me smile. How could a little gingham and chambray not make you smile? Enjoy my "lime layout", I think I might have margaritas on the mind. Stay tuned for more creative processes and sketches!
Find things that bring joy into your life, and make time for them. Trust me, it'll bring some peace.
"I found that if you love life, life will love you back." --Arthur Rubenstein
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