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So, tonight I had a “crisis.” Nothing major. It’s like a weekly thing for me. It usually has something to do with my college major or anything related to the “five year plan.” We’ve all been there. Plans. They’re so funny. Life plans should definitely be renamed “suggestions for the future that could possibly happen maybe.” Like tomorrow, I have an interview at Staples. Who’d of thought, six years after high school graduation I’d be applying for work as a part-time copy center assistant at Staples, no college degree despite my attendance at 5 colleges (including community college), married for 2 years now to my pooky poo, one of my parents passed away, and a spunky 4 ½ pound dog named Wiley. Who’d of thunk? Honestly, on graduation day, I didn’t expect to be married until I was 30 and I thought I was going to be a Spanish teacher. Truth is, things are good and I’m a very blessed and lucky girl, but plans are just hilarious.

So anyway, the crisis. Thinking about my up and coming interview, I started to realize how I’m just not working towards anything very fulfilling. I was watching SNL last night and Scarlett Johansson was on. I was thinking how we’re about the same age and how she’s an actress. I mean she, like so many others, took a big risk and just pursued a dream. And she’s my age! And Matt Kearney. Somehow I got one of his demo CD’s before he even had a record deal. He’s from my home state, so maybe that has something to do with it. When I first heard him on radio, I was like, “Wow, he actually made it.” I was impressed, and I really do like his music. I’m just really inspired by people who take a risk, despite all of the odds being against them, and make it. Tonight is when I realized that I have a risk to take, and a dream that needs to be pursued.

My dream is painting. I don’t know what. I don’t really know why. But I definitely know that I’m supposed to be painting. I’ve decided to do a painting everyday for the next year. Go ahead and join me on this journey as I’ll be posting my paintings and thoughts on this blog. Plus, the paintings will be for sale. So…subscribe. It will change your life. Maybe. : )

-May you always pursue your dream.

Alisha

Title: Red Sky 9.2.07

Size: 8″ x 12″

Medium: Acrylic Paint

Surface: Canvas Board