I’ve always wished I were more crafty. I guess I just assumed that since I clearly didn’t get the side of the brain that makes you really good at math and science, I must have the other side, the artistic side (I can’t remember if it’s left or right). As it turns out, I think I’m just mediocre at everything. How is that fair?!
Working on The Room has helped bring some of my creativity to the surface, but it’s really been a struggle. I’m hoping if I can just keep practicing and trying out new things, eventually I could be like some of these women whose blogs I read. You know, the ones full of gorgeous pictures of their artsy DIY projects, cute outfits, amazing meals, and adorable children.Yep, I guess you could say I want to be a domestic goddess.
Anyway, I’m getting off track. When we were cleaning out what is now the baby’s closet, I came across some old paintings that I did back in college.
Please note that none of these were ever actually completed!
The problem? I am so not a painter! In fact, I can’t even draw a person beyond some pretty pathetic stick figures. But in college I lived with one of my best friends, Jen. She took an art class, and all of a sudden, she was painting these amazing scenes. I was so impressed. And envious. I thought to myself, I want to be able to do that too! So I went and bought a bunch of supplies and got to it. Sadly, my paintings looked nothing like Jen’s and for years now they have sat hidden away in a closet. I’m glad I gave it a try, but now I have to laugh at how I thought I could just buy a canvas and make something magical. Cute, huh?
So the painting thing didn’t work out, and I’m still waiting to find the area where I’m really talented. But I figure if I keep trying new things, eventually something will stick. Right? I just hope my secret talent doesn’t lie in something really weird.
Ha I love that last line. I think it would be awesome if your talent was something weird! But, I also don’t think those paintings are too shabby. Keep up the discovery, but I think you’re pretty awesome already:)
Well there’s “good weird” and then there’s “bad weird”. Hopefully my secret talent isn’t in the latter:)
Those paintings are not half bad! And, my paintings sit in a closet as well. Ha. You are a very skilled photographer and I’m sure that skill will only blossom. I wish I could do that! Plus, your kids room is looking pretty darn good as is the rest of your house. Give yourself some crafty points!
Crafty points…haha, I love it! The jury is still out on the nursery, but we’re getting closer and I really hope it turns out well. If nothing else, it’s been fun!
Yeah, dude, what’s with the “searching for your talent”??? You take AMAZING pictures! Photography is SO your creative talent!!! Doy.
Ok, let’s not get all crazy up in here. I take alright pictures, but nothing beyond what anyone else could do with a nice camera and a manual! Though I am pretty excited to have a new little muse living in my house 24/7:) Yeah, that’s the real reason I wanted a kid! Haha.
That’s so funny. I took art in high school and convinced myself I could be great as well, but I totally wasn’t. When my parents recently hung up one of my old paintings in the house I was really mad because it’s so embarrassing!
Although our talents may be hanging out together, laughing no doubt, as we desperately search for them, one thing is for sure… You’re going to have the adorable kids thing covered.
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