Patience
This weekend I’ve been spending some time trying to decide what avenue of art I want to focus on. I need to pick something and run with it for a while. The problem I’m encountering is that I’m too impatient. I shouldn’t expect to sit down at the drawing table or with my guitar for 60 minutes and produce something great. When I was in high school I use to sit down and draw for hours on end. Now I’m too impatient and easily frustrated.
I think part of the problem is that I’m frustrated with so many aspects of my life right now. I’m still living with my folks, for three years I’ve been working third shift at one of the most unpleasant jobs I’ve ever had, and after I pay my bills each week I put nearly every extra dollar into savings. So then when I have a little bit of time on my hands all I want to do is veg out and relax.
I’m tentatively planning a trip to Minneapolis this fall. I’ve toyed with the idea of living there for a couple of reasons, but haven’t actually been there yet. Right now the week of Labor Day looks good.
Maybe I’ll start bringing my sketchbook to work so I can draw during my lunches.
hi john! we’re going to minneapolis (well, st. paul really) next month for a wedding. i’ve never been that far north before. :) i’m super excited to go to the mall of america…
not that you asked…. my advice is just make a decision to move somewhere, apply for jobs like crazy (there are bunches of jobs listed here http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/med/), and do it. it worked for me! i’ve found employers like people who are currently employed way more. so it’s best to apply while you are still where you are now and move after than the move and then apply.