[ On My Heart ] Living My Dream

Friday, August 5, 2011



i've spent the past four years of college attempting to figure out what i want to be when i grow up.  i've always had a plan, always looking ahead to my future.  i started looking at colleges in 7th grade (no joke), picking out my future dream houses, and planning my career and businesses (i had a killer pet sitting company when i was 10 :) for as long as i can remember, and suddenly,

its as if i woke up this morning,and my future is here.

today. tomorrow. now.

my internship will be ending next week, and i am being thrown into the real world, starting my career. i have prayed, and prayed, asking for guidance as i decide what i want to do, and finally i have realized it. i just want to be an a r t i s t.  a real, full-time, starving artist.  its weird to say out loud... "what do you do?", "oh me? i'm an artist :)" but i have made the decision that as of next week i will be, an artist. i will be working part-time to cover my living expenses and then painting as much as i possibly can.  and i can hardly wait!  it just feels right.  who knows if i will really be able to make a living, but i sure as heck am going to give it a shot.  YIKES.  as i type this i feel the bit of anxiety slipping into my stomach... but for now its mostly being drown out by shear excitement.

this is what i was meant to do.... i think.  i'm continuing to pray for guidance, grace, confidence, and a bit of luck along the way. && i will be opening my online shop September 1st.  (I'm making you guys hold me accountable for this date! ha)

i am just so grateful for the chance to be surviving living my dream, and thankful for you for coming along with me on this journey:)



8 thoughts:

  1. I think taking this first step and admitting is awesome. If God is leading you to this then be proud and do what He has called you to do. HUgs :O)

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  2. I have recently become aware of the fact that real people with real lives make decisions to take a risk and go for their dreams-and I think there's nothing braver. Believe in yourself and God's plan and go for it! Best of luck!

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  3. im sure you will be fantastic....go get'em girl!
    xoxo

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  4. Good for you for going after what you REALLY want in life! I just love your blog and look forward to more posts from you and seeing where God takes you!

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  5. just found your blog, hun and it's lovely!!

    ~Mel

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  6. I'm so happy to know that there is someone who feels the same way! My internship is on the verge of ending...and I've come to realize that working a 9-5 job in a cubicle just might not be for me.

    I just feel like I don't have to fit that expectation of working a regular job. It doesn't feel right to me. Being an artist might be hard, but it just feels right.

    Good luck with everything!

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  7. I'm late saying this, but huge congratulations! I went to school for interior design and just recently decided to pursue art as well. I can relate with you on how scary and exciting it is!

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