The artist in me

I dont know about you, but I am always wondering to myself, "Self, what are you good at? What is your particular talent/s in life?" Yes, I talk to myself sometimes. ;)  Well, I have been giving it a great deal of though lately, especially since finishing up with school. Now that I have the time, (really?!?) I have been wanting to find my niche. That one thing that I love to do, and can call my own.

So as a goal to myself, I decided to discover what things I like to do and what makes me happy. I know I already have a few things, namely reading, singing, and being a goof. But I know there is more. Today I took that first step. I loaded the kiddos up in the van, drove 45 minutes to Joann's, (I hate that I have to go so far to get anywhere. So frustrating!!) and picked myself up a sketch pad and pencils. (Don't worry, I had other errands to run and things to pick up, I didnt make the trip just for paper.) Why you ask? Because I want to try my hand at drawing...and painting...and well you get the idea.

When I got home, I pulled up a tutorial on how to draw a butterfly, (That is what L told me to draw), and started at it. I found that it was actually very relaxing, even though I had noise and chaos going on around me. It took me to a place I could focus. And although I am by no means good at it, it was fun! So maybe I am on to something here!

Well?! I think it turned out pretty good for my first try! I am excited to learn new techniques and eventually start using colors. And I am excited to find something that I thought was fun, and not a chore. Sometimes I start things and I feel like I have to finish it, instead of I want to finish it.

What are some goals you have?