Better Late Than Awesome? Here’s a Bit of My Story

Welcome Me Aboard: Sharing My Story

I have to tell you straightforwardly...I don’t like to talk about myself, but this is a good opportunity for people around here to get to know me better, to understand why I choose to be here, my motivations, hobbies, what I like, what I dislike, and so on.

But indeed, I love to write, to tell stories, and all in one, I’m a good listener. I mean sharing stories with people is not that bad. I’m a simple individual, just like everybody else and my life is a perpetual journey of exploration, traveling, reading, writing, understanding, and helping others.

Afterall, being honest and opened can’t be something dishonoring or vulgar. Sometimes you feel like being part of a group or a community, where you can freely share different topics or where you can exchange views, because this can help you further develop yourself, be more sociable, open minded, develop new skills and the list goes on.

People often tend to be introverts and I’ve been there. Often times I was scared to even tell my point of view thinking people might judge me or that I look awkward, but deep down I knew I overthink and that my purpose wasn’t to look good in front of people or like a Tv star, but to be able to share my toughts without having any kind of concerns.

I know that I’ve always had a desire to affirm myself and express everything I felt through words and when it is not about words, it is about art. I said art because I love to turn everything into paintings, drawings, and even a sand grain.

Yes, I know, now I’m exaggerating, but I want you to understand that every little thing for me could be an awesome idea turned into a piece of art that could find its place in a beautiful home and the hearts of people. Maybe others will say that I’m showing off, but no. I’m not an unicorn either.

Ever since I was 4 years old when I was noticed for the first time by someone at the kindergarten, I started drawing and this caught my attention from the start. I knew I was different from other children and this made me think I could change something for myself, for my future, and my culture.

So I continued and with time, I started gaining the trust and respect of so many people that they started to ask me if I consider orders of artwork because they wanted so badly to have a painting/ drawing in their homes. And this was my journey that would take me to unprecedented heights, in a world full of color and new opportunities.

For me, it opened new paths, and new horizons to explore. I was happy because I was making people happy, that was my happiness in the end. I couldn’t ask for more. After all, I intended to put a smile on a sad face or to be recommended to someone who truly wanted something authentic and well done. Spreading love in two words.

As an artist is quite difficult to affirm yourself, people often stigmatize and marginalize you. For most of them, being an artist is not a real job or a legit one, they think that if I spend too many hours in front of a drawing paper I’m a loser or I don’t have an idea of how to earn my money, which is not true at all.

You have to have an affinity for fine arts, a great eye for space and dimensions, and be capable of spending hours and hours perfecting yourself to deliver the best results, for people to be happy with your work. Besides all this, to stay consistent, because consistency is the key to success. There wasn’t a day when I didn’t think about giving up drawing, especially when I saw that there were people who tried to drag me down, to make me think that I would never be able to earn from art. But of course, I would never do it!

I don’t want to bore anyone. My story may not be that interesting or attractive, but I share it with you honestly. Over time I learned that I have to put myself first because I am important in my life and the most highest priority. So are my needs.

My writing is a bridge that connects my adventures with those who seek inspiration and a dose of optimism. I remember someone told me when I was a kid, that artists in general are very sad people, they don’t joke, don’t laugh, they barely smile. I have to disprove this statement.

No matter what you do, you are different. Everyone is different in one way or another. There is no need to copy others to fulfill our needs or to become successful. You have to be you and that’s enough. There is enough room for everyone to stand out and tell their story. Furthermore, you are not forced to prove anything to anyone.

In a world full of hatred, wars, and dangers, be a soul-stirring being. Awaken emotions with every written word, with every line, play with words, and make them part of you. If you ever feel like drawing, draw. Nothing can stop you from doing what you already love.

Sometimes I become very spiritual, and very emotional and write things that don’t focus on one subject. I jump from one subject to another, I delete, and I start over. Sometimes I’m moody and feel like doing nothing..you know, just a human being getting bored from time to time. I tried to do so many things, but in the end, I educated myself, gathered so much information, and read a lot.

I wanted to be useful somehow, to do something that could benefit me and others. I’m very appreciative of everything God gave me and I thank him for everything life taught me. I’m far from being perfect and I know that I constantly learn and evolve, because this is what I’m looking for. When I don’t write or draw, I read or exercise, or I’m outdoors exploring nature or hiking.

I love activities that keep my brain in motion, improve my memory, and train every muscle of my body. I hate to stagnate or limit myself when doing something. Like any human being, I also encounter problems, which sometimes force me to stop certain activities or leave them aside for a while. But every time I remember to open each drawer with memories and return to what once made me happy and fulfilled.

I have been through a lot, my life wasn’t that easy and I’ve learned with every step I took that if you want to conquer a mountain, you have to go beyond thick walls, you have to keep pushing forward, and never look back. I want to prove to myself that whatever is beyond those walls, can be successfully crossed.

Today, even if I am not yet the person I want to be, all I know is that I have made efforts to improve myself and I continue to do so. I’ve lost, I’ve won and every closed door means that God did not want to allow me to deal with something unsuitable for me, with something that would have led me to waste my time.

But where you fail there is a chance. Uhm, but let’s not become so sad, and let’s cheer up a bit. I love to travel. I have an insatiable love for traveling and I don’t know why, but somehow it’s my essence of being. Every place has its story, its history, and is like a diamond waiting to be discovered. I don’t want to make this article a book-long, I want to make you thirsty wanting to know more about my adventures, of course.

I’m also a daydreamer, I dream about changing something in the world because what’s happening these days is full of cruelty and violence. Everything seems out of the ordinary, you see wars, people are dying every day and the world looks more like something out of a horror movie.

And also had a normal job like everybody else, but I’ve never felt I’d evolve if I stayed. So I decided that my life is not only about working from morning to evening or being stressed all day long, knowing you have to please everyone or someone we all call “ boss”.

That’s how I have started different side hustles, to be able to generate an income monthly. But more you’ll read in the next articles. I still don’t know if I managed to cover everything in this article, but I will come back with the second part. I wish you a pleasant reading.

As always, thank you for reading,