I don't know what to make of this world. I've been brought up with certain expectations of how I should lead my life, and these have become almost instincts in the way I interact with everyone. Sadly this is what gets me distracted from things that are important to me. I started seeing a psychiatrist and she really helps me direct my thoughts. I swear my brain never stops running, which is the main reason I get anxiety so often. The only true relief I can ever get is when I translate these thoughts into images, sketches, doodles. Things that may not make sense or become 'formal' works of art, but really they have depth than any fan art or cartoon I could ever conjure up with today's expectations.
This year I plan to accomplish several things. Graduating high school is one. Getting the IB diploma is the next (though goes together with the previous one). Getting accepted into college would be very nice. Drawing at least one thing everyday, even if it's really simple, in order to relieve stress that I might not even be conscious of at the time. To be a better person and not be so moody around the people that I care about, and instead direct any negative energy towards the doodles mentioned previously, or the people who have caused the upset in the first place.
What do I want this year? Proof that the things that once made me feel like I mattered in this world actually happened, and that I can look back to on a terrible day to make myself better. I will always have the memories, whether hidden or available, but it's different when you can show the world. I've always had horrible self-esteem, and this is all tied to the physical world. If I ever hope to gain sanity, it would be to make my mark. Show the world that I was here, and that I did not let the worst get the best of me.
Thanks to anybody who is reading this out there. I hope everything is going well for you, and that this New Year brings about the best!
Devious Comments
I never tried to draw as a stress relief, I prefer to go for a ride on the statical bike when I'm too anxious to think. Sweat it all off my body really.
(Less worrying about anatomy and proportions in case my perfectionist side tries to attack, which normally happens when I'm nervous.)
But I really have to agree that it's a really good sensation when you leave something on paper that you can be proud of, and even if you aren't proud, made you forget what your troubles were, even if just a bit.
Well, "New Year, New Life" it's what we say around here. I really hope you have a better 2009. Good luck!
I do also exercise when I'm anxious, it's a really good distraction and it's good for you
Happy New Year to you as well! I hope that it's awesome and great things come your way
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Now where did I put that cupcake?
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