Screw Toxic Positivity and Halloween Pics!

It’s the day after Halloween in the USA! Some consider this the first day of the new year. I’m kind of loving that, although I am so used to celebrating in January that I will probably stick with that. I’m looking forward to New Year this year. Not for who I can become and all the things I can pile on my to do list for the coming year, but all the things I can take off my list. I’m getting real with myself this year! I only have so much energy, now that I’m on oxygen. There will be some goals as far as my health is concerned, but even then I’m holding them lightly.

If I had one message to share today, it is that toxic positivity is so five years ago! I’m so tired of everyone selling the message that you can do whatever your heart desires, and that if you go after your dreams you will succeed some day. I don’t know about you, but what if some day never comes? What if you work your whole life for something and it never comes to be. What then!

I’ve spent the last 17 years or so chasing the proverbial dream of becoming a pro at art. I wouldn’t trade it for the world, the chance I get to make things. I love painting and drawing. And I’m so grateful for the time I have spent honing my skills. That being said, I wish someone told me the facts. It’s hard to make it as an artist. And most people DON”T make it. But you can have fun at it, meet some incredible people along the way. And learn about who you are as a person by attempting to achieve mastery.

Just a bite sized reality check for your day after Hallow’s Eve! I love being creative. But I’m more a hobbyist than a pro. And I love to claim that….to honor my journey. Claim your own truths and ignore toxic positivity!

Here are some photos from my Halloween!