pep talk.

I'm feeling inspired lately, and it's all because of this little guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o&feature=youtube_gdata_player

If you haven't already seen this video, please watch. A friend showed it to me, and I can't stop watching it.

I'm trying really hard lately to be me; to wear what I want, eat what I like, watch what I want, buy what I want, etc, etc. This may sound silly; we shouldn't have to try so hard to be ourselves. But unfortunately for most of us, we hold back from who we truly could become, because we're scared of the outcome, of what others will think. I'm sick of trying to fit in, and please others. It's time to be awesome (because really, everyone could be)!
This starts with trying to figure out what I like and what I want. I like being a little different, and not caring what others think. But this has to be accompanied by confidence. Which I am slowly gaining. I recently went through my wardrobe and got rid of all the stuff that I felt iffy about, and the stuff that didn't fit the style that I want to have. And the rest of it, I'm going to start rocking! Who cares if you don't like the shirt that's too see-through, or too long, or has too big of arm holes. I'm gonna wear what I want to wear. No exceptions.
Next, I want to create something awesome. I miss art very much, so it's about time that I change that. My problem is trying to figure out what I want to create. I made a list of things that I love and inspire me. And I started sketching again. I need to do what I like and what I find interesting. So often I find myself looking at other artists' works and loving what they've created, and then in turn trying to recreate that style or work. When this happens I am usually disappointed, because I am comparing myself too much to them. So it needs to stop.
Last week I was talking to a friend about doing art, and how I'm scared to start a piece again. Because I don't feel confident in myself, and think that it will just end up being shitty. But I need to realize that I do have some talent, and work with it!

We all need to remember that we are awesome! That we were meant to be happy, to love life, and to dance!