Drawing or Writing
What comes first, drawing or writing? I know another question that sounds very similar to that. As I am writing this post, I am also drawing. I am also eating, having some coffee, checking the comments and likes, the pictures and postings on social media, and talking to my wife. I like to draw and write in the morning as part of a morning routine. I don’t have to, but I like it that way. Some days are very busy specially during these two weeks. Let’s go back to drawing or writing.
If I have to pick between drawing or writing, drawing wins all the time, but I enjoy writing too. It is challenging but it is fun. I finished the book, so the blog now is just part of my own developmental process for future books, to continue public speaking, and it is also good for me to put my ideas out of my brain to save storage space. Sometimes the inspiration for writing hits before drawing does, sometimes they come together, sometimes drawing knocks at the door first. It varies.
The sketch I’m working on as I write this is already providing a path for the next post. I like when that happens. Either way developing discipline in what you love is very important for improvement no matter what it is. If you are passionate about something you will pursue it. Natural raw talent can only take you thus far, but practice and commitment makes it part of who you are. There is no need to practice all day or stop enjoying other things in life. That will turn you into a slave and take a way the fun of it.
I began writing this blog back in November 2014. For me it is more challenging writing than speaking about it. My brain works faster than the four fingers I use for typing. I am glad I’m coming back to public speaking after a while. Outside of teaching I’ve been away from formal public speaking presentations for a while. Tonight at the 
Writing a blog is like singing in the shower. You sing like no one is listening because most probably that’s the truth. Even if people are listening you don’t care. That’s your time to flex your pipes and let it out even if you don’t know how to sing. There is no program either. You don’t plan the songs you are going to sing in the shower ahead of time. Whatever song comes to mind you go with it. If you don’t remember the lyrics it doesn’t matter either. You make them up as you go. You mix up songs just for fun. It is your own private concert where you are performer and audience.
Ten Days Later
“Daddy, this is the first day we don’t have a thing to do after school.” Ten days ago I posted about how exhausted I was. We were moving and it was not easy. Moving is never easy.
You win in some ways and you lose some things. I believe that it is mostly wins. The things you lose are opportunities to move forward. Now I don’t have studio space to work on my sculptures, but that could be just enough motivation to look forward to open a studio where people can see the art displayed, learn, and have fun with art. For now, I am having a lot of fun traveling and extending the sculpting and painting parties outside of Milford. 
Yes, I still do it in Milford and it is going wonderfully. During the moving process I also had the chance to present on Online Media Tips for Artists, to participate in a basketball tournament, help dome friends, take the kids to their basketball games, and continue with our family activities. Ten days later I am writing again. I am thankful for the messages and the people still visiting the page waiting for the next post. 
I also keep drawing daily, because not having a studio space is not an excuse for not having studio time. Soon I’ll be sharing about other wonderful things happening this year.
There is no reason to be afraid or resistant to changes in life. We are changing every second of every minute, of every hour, of each day. Trying to maintain a constant life without change is virtually impossible. We age and that in itself is constant change. When I look at the wins and loses of change I feel confident that changing is for better. Transitions are always difficult and it is possible that stress and anxiety could cloud our vision and disorient us. It is important to take a moment to rest, consider the current situation, and focus on the next steps toward the future. In the process we might have to reconsider our goals and plans. The plans we made and the goals we set at the beginning of the year might not apply as planned. We need to review, revise, and adapt. Flexibility towards change, coping skills, and self-regulation are important aspects to succeed in life. Take a chance and move on.