With winter fast upon me, I’ve begun thinking about all the projects I’ve had to put off in the recent months because of more pressing concerns.  People keep reminding me that I’ve not succeeded in my field yet, and it just serves to depress me further.  I have so much that I want to do, and no time in which to accomplish it.   I have two jobs that pay my bills and allow me to buy presents for the holiday season, but also require me to work 50+ hours a week with several 12 days.   This leaves little room for art and much room for criticism.   Regardless, I hope to have time during the holiday to start sketching out some ideas and perhaps starting putting down my Thesis on the computer.  (I have not mentioned this yet but I hope to write a thesis concerning modern media and child development)  The main thing at this point is to keep reminding myself that I will never get anything accomplished without the will to accomplish it, and to not lose hope when it comes to my dreams.  (Which may seem far more like dreams than reality at some points. ) To all those out there who are starting to feel the sting of lost hope, take heart! You must not give up on yourself, that is when you become truly lost.

~Sarah Believes