I Followed My Own Path Instead of My Parents’ Plan — and Time Proved Me Right

and my art supplies constantly ran low. I worked three jobs – waitressing, bar tending, even cleaning offices at night – just to keep the dream alive. There were so many moments I almost gave up. So many nights I stared at a blank canvas, tears blurring my vision, wondering if they were right all along. Maybe I was a fool. Maybe I should have listened.continue reading …