inspired

I finally managed to stay mostly motivated all day today to get my bedroom back in order. I am ashamed to admit it, but the last couple of months I had let it go. I would drop things and just leave them there... especially clothes. You know the routine. They get washed, folded (maybe) but never put away. The clothes that need to be hung are draped over the rocking chair in the corner of the room in an attempt to keep the wrinkles out. 

Anyway, I had accumulated a big mess that was starting to spill over into other parts of my life - both figuratively and literally. I've cleaned my room at least once a week the last month... partially though, never all the way. I got distracted and never finished. There were always still clothes laying around. Today I am happy to report that my room is finally clean. You can see the floor. Let's hope that with the room being clean now other things will clean themselves up too. 

Last night about 2:00 am something triggered and all of the sudden I was inspired. I got up and prepped the canvas so I could start painting today. My original agenda for today was to go shopping, but I decided it was best to stay home to clean - and paint (which makes the cleaning last a little longer and makes it even more impressive that I managed to finish today.) There are about seven coats of paint, so it's definitely in the beginning stages still.

When I sit down to paint I don't always have a plan. I just let it flow. My style is starting to get more defined. With each painting I try to create a new approach or technique, but it always ends up incorporating the same underlying style. As for this painting, I had an idea of what I wanted, but I didn't really stay with it. It's an evolving process until I think its just right. I am not sure if I like it yet (this painting or my style), so until I get to that point I won't know. 

It doesn't matter yet. I know I will get there. The most important thing is that I am inspired again. Inspired to paint, clean and even a little inspired at work. In my 30th year I am going to work on finding the things in life that inspire me and keep me motivated. I need this year to be all about me. I am inspired to change...