Revelations...

"Little Diva 1"

9X12

oil

Before I write on the topic posted, I will say a few words about the above painting. It's of my granddaughter Madeleine from several years ago. I believe that she has abandoned ballet, though she has not abandoned being a diva. Don't get me wrong...she's a very well-behaved child. But she is a person of drama. I wonder where she gets that?

About my topic "revelations"...I've come to a few conclusions about myself. I think it's important to know oneself in order to find one's way. For example, I know that I could never have been an EMT. Or a nurse. Or a nurse's aide. I can't handle gore, grief, or bad odors. Even though I would loved to have been a dancer and bitterly resented the fact that I was saddled with piano lessons rather than ballet, I have long since realized that I could never have been a dancer. I don't have the right proportions. Also I don't enjoy pain.

I have come to the conclusion that I will never really be computer literate. My brain simply objects too much. I will never climb Mount Everest, nor will I ever run the Boston Marathon. I'm too accident-prone. And I like being comfortable. Which brings me to my latest revelation...

I actually realize now that my inspiration for this topic came about as a result of a very simple conclusion. I have been in my 80 degree+ studio trying to paint. I never realized before today just how much I hate to sweat. As previously stated, I like to be comfortable. I really, really do. 

Therefore, I gave up on painting for today, and decided to write a post instead. Please feel free to share your own revelations about yourself.