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I'm having a hard time believing that winter break is over already. And as much as I enjoy going to classes - I equally enjoy my time away from school too. I think because I am in a really good place with my painting these days. It's going well. I'm enjoying what I'm producing. And it seems to be well-received. Plus I'm still learning as I'm painting. My only downside is my creative space. The lack of a studio is at times frustrating. The constant tear down after a few hours interrupts the creative flow. And I haven't really been able to oil paint as I wanted over this break. The toxic fumes got the better of me several days when I attempted to oil paint. My apartment is just too small and confined to work well. Luckily I have my watercolors! I keep secretly pining for The Dream Space - that wholly creative space dedicated to artistic endeavors. Going back to school was at one time a huge dream, but look at me now. I'll keep dreaming and planning and who knows what I'll accomplish.
I was reminded this week of what a stigma it is to not have medical insurance. We have become so complacent in our society (culture?), that we just assume everyone has medical insurance. And if someone doesn't - what is wrong with that person. People become uncomfortable with the thought that someone simply cannot afford insurance coverage. There is a portion of the population who cannot afford to buy insurance and who don't qualify for Medicaid insurance. I unfortunately fall into this category. And it is my biggest worry each day. I am not young. I have hit the time in my life where things start to go wrong. Teeth. Eyes. Body. And without insurance, it becomes a waiting game as to what is going to happen next and whether I will have the money to afford healthcare on a pay-as-I-go circumstance. It is a huge burden to carry. And as much as I think Obamacare helped our nation, there is still much that needs improving as far as healthcare is concerned. And until the lobbiest for the insurance companies are no longer allowed to control who is insured and the costs of healthcare, it's not going to improve. Insurance companies are controlling this system. And it is a huge money-making business for them. That elitist mentality is alive and well in healthcare. Okay....back to positive out, positive in. No more soapboxes. No more thinking in the hopeless mindset. I can do whatever I set my mind to. I'm proving it every day. And with hard work and perserverance, I really can do anything. So forward with my week. Classes begin Wednesday. I'll have three art studio classes this semester and three Italian classes. Then I'll pick up the missing art history class from Pima at some point this semester. I'd better start making a list of everything that needs to be done before Wednesday. Have a good week everyone. Remember to do something good for someone along your journey.
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