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Finding My Path: A Tough Lesson in Balancing Passion and Priorities
Read more: Finding My Path: A Tough Lesson in Balancing Passion and PrioritiesLife has a way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and challenges. My son’s birth sparked my desire to pursue my passion for baking and cake decorating. Little did I know that this journey would teach me a valuable lesson about finding my path and making tough choices. In this blog, I want to share…
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The Magic of a Theatrical Production and the Extraordinary Talents Involved in Creating the Revolutionary Show Hamilton.
Read more: The Magic of a Theatrical Production and the Extraordinary Talents Involved in Creating the Revolutionary Show Hamilton.Thirty years ago, I experienced the mesmerizing performance of Phantom of the Opera at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, which propelled me to pursue a degree in Theatre Arts. Last week I got to share this magical experience with my teenage daughter and son in the same theatre, witnessing the awe-inspiring production of…
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Metamorphosis
Read more: MetamorphosisThroughout my entire life, I have carried the burden of my parents’ shortcomings. Growing up in poverty, I witnessed the hardships of our community housing, with the sounds of prostitutes outside my window as I tried to sleep. From a young age, I was driven by a relentless desire to prove my worth, make money,…
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Life Is a Journey Filled With Twists and Turns
Read more: Life Is a Journey Filled With Twists and TurnsRejected from my dream art exhibit, I faced a choice: wallow or raise a glass to making the top 15 out of 65. Opting for celebration, I dolled up and headed to a bar, facing my shyness head-on with a book in hand. I asked the charming bartender to surprise me, and a refreshing gin…
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Embracing Risks and Learning from My Mistakes: A Journey to Artistic Success
Read more: Embracing Risks and Learning from My Mistakes: A Journey to Artistic SuccessEmbarking on the journey to becoming an artist is a courageous and exhilarating decision. It’s a path filled with excitement and uncertainty, where taking risks is integral to the process. As I navigate through this artistic expedition, I sometimes mess up royally. However, perseverance and taking baby steps taught me to manage my artist’s website…
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The Art of Embracing Discomfort: My Journey to Second Place and Beyond
Read more: The Art of Embracing Discomfort: My Journey to Second Place and BeyondHave you ever felt the urge to break the chains of your limitations and dive into something that excites and terrifies you? Well, I recently found myself in that exact position, and let me tell you, it was one roller-coaster of an experience. So join me in this introspective tale of how I took a…
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The Empath’s Guide to Nurturing Creative Energy in the Artistic Space
Read more: The Empath’s Guide to Nurturing Creative Energy in the Artistic SpaceWelcome to the wonderful world of creative energy and the empath artist! As an empath, you have a unique ability to connect with and absorb the energy and emotions of those around you, making you, especially in tune with the subtle energies of your environment. This sensitivity can manifest in your creative work, whether painting,…