Just a Girl Named Cate

I thought coming home was a good idea, a good chance for me to reset and start over. Although being back home has brought back lots of good memories, it's definitely come with it's share of frustrating moments. I'm finding people all have an opinion as to what's best for me. This is even coming from people I barely know! It's always, "What are you going to do now?" or "You should consider doing this." Newsflash: I don't want your opinion, people!!!! It's one thing when when you go out and ask someone for their advice, it's another thing when you're just having conversation and the person across the table from you becomes an instant career expert.

If there's one really good thing is that I am finally finding a groove - I think - with my art. It's even weird for me to call it 'my art', but me painting or drawing is not like it was before. I am getting more comfortable with the idea that this is what I 'do', and I am learning to take pride in what I do and not just hide behind it. But this doesn't mean I want you or anyone else telling me what I should be doing as an artist. Let me just enjoy this.