Tonight

Tonight.

Tonight is the first night, the opening night, the amazing beginning of my first art installation. Well, the first time I'm being featured in an art installation, it's not at all actually "mine." The showcase will run for about a month in this really adorable gallery//store downtown in the art district.

I am posting it everywhere so maybe you already know, but I can't believe this is happening.

I have always loved acting, singing, creating - making art and being part of the creative experience. As a kid and teen, all I wanted to do was intake art and output brilliance. I was always inspired and always excited. I knew I would grow up to be somebody special that makes special things.

Things happened, years passed, something inside me got blocked by the sun, and I fell into a horrible period of unenlightenment.

LUCKILY ((and I have several other blog posts if you'd like to read up on the details)) I fought my way back to the bright, exciting, incredible fun side of life. I was able to open up my mind and heart for myself. I somehow struggled and pushed and loved myself right back into that sweet spot. The creative zone.

Which brings me back to tonight. I literally cannot fathom the renaissance period I have brought myself into and I cannot WAIT to see where this moment takes me.

Tonight I will walk into an art exhibit and MY ART, things I PAINTED will be on display.

And you know what?

That feels great. This is happening because I was brave. Because I am willing to look silly as a beginner. Because I AM willing to take a chance on me.

This feels like life. Doing something I like. Spending my days taking careful care of myself and enjoying them. Allowing myself to rest, allowing myself to have fun, worrying less.

Tonight is one night in many. Tonight is just another Friday night.

Tonight is the first night I present my paintings. I am a noob. I probably won't wear the right thing, I probably won't get "discovered" immediately. I'll probably have such a great time.

Tonight.

Wish me luck and I wish YOU all the luck in the world with your dreams, whatever they are.

-M