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My grandfather was. We actually had very similar spirits. Unfortunately, he passed away when I was 13 from cancer. He loved writing poetry, drawing, and made wood carved art pieces. He and my grandmother loved one another very much. I still remember his large rumbling laughter and his voice when he would sing “I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again,” all throughout the house. He spent a lot of time creating a beautiful garden, where we’d spend mornings and evenings. He had an overprodutive pecan tree and I developed a fondness for those and roasted pine nuts, which he always bought when we’d visit. He was silly. He could always make us laugh. He loved to cook, too. To him, a meal brought the family together. I hate the way he had to go, but I was grateful we all got to say goodbye.

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I learn best when looking at drawings/being visual but I usually don’t go in depth about what the images could possibly mean and try to discover the hidden meaning behind them. Unfortunately, whenever I create an artwork, I tend to draw the shapes and images that are easy for me to draw and they don’t express how I feel on the inside but they do help me express my creativity. I sometimes wish I was more creative and could draw in any way shape or form, but I’m not that talented. It’s probably why I was also very reluctant about speaking up in my beginning stages of drawing class because I would have to not only talk in front of others, but I’d also have to describe the images I’m looking at and my mind would go blank. I do get lost in thought when doing ceramics and/or painting but being able to express how I feel on the inside through my artwork(s) is something I couldn’t do, unlike others who are more advanced in art.

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I was just born but I'll tell you what I loved about the mid or late 2000s:

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1) Completing my school HW in the school bus itself so I wouldn't have to bother with it at home📚
2) Coming home from school and watching Scooby- Doo🐶
3) Dancing with my Sister👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼
4) Sneaking outside the house and putting on heels of the female guests that came home lol 👠
5) Eating a lot of Vada pav😋
6) When I'd go to my Nani's during vacation cuddle with her (squeeze the life out of her) and take afternoon naps😴
7)Listen to Nana's motivational and ghost stories haha
8) Meeting all the lovely ladies who'd come to school every year from the US who would appreciate our performance for the Annual Christmas Celebration (I was a part of the choir)🎤
9) Write song lyrics in my rough book and sing with friends in school and classes😂
10) Drawing, Sketching and Painting 🖌️ 🎨

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P.S. So grateful for everything, it was truly an amazing time.
Thanks for this question, brought back beautiful memories!!✨👶🏼

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Iam sorry to hear that you are feeling that way. And its sosokay to feel like we don't measure up sometimes - especially when we compare ourselves to others who seem more skilled or successful in certain areas. And true that, no one is good at everything cause all have our own strengths and weaknesses. And just cause you haven't found your passion or area of expertise yet doesn't mean it is not out there waiting for you. The universe has a way of working things out even at times you feel like giving up. It can be tough to put yourself out there and try new things, but I truly believe that with time and practice, anyone can improve in whatever they set their mind to. And even if you don't end up becoming a professional artist or public speaker, exploring different hobbies and interests can still bring so much joy and fulfilment into your life. So please don't give up on yourself. You are capable of achieving great things - maybe they just haven't revealed themselves yet. I believe in you. 🌻

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Ooo, this is a great message! I’ll share 5 things I’ve grown to love about myself.

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1. I love the way I love others unapologetically. How I don’t feel embarrassed or regretful for loving people wholeheartedly, regardless of what others choose to do with my love. 💕

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2. I love my curiosity, and how I invest in knowing more, and expanding my horizons. I take a lot of interest in things my friends/family talk about, their interests, passions, etc. I love learning about, and from others, and I think it’s really helped me grow as a person. ☺️

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3. I love how dedicated I am to my life passion, Cosmetology. I love what I do so very much, and truly want to do it for my foreseeable future. I love that I knew from an early age that this was my career path, even if there’ve been and continue to be many bumps in the road… And that I’ve remained devoted to pursuing it. 💇

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4. I love my ability to approach things from a place of non-judgement. How the older I’ve gotten, and the more I’ve healed, it’s become much easier to show kindness and grace not only to myself, but to those around me. It makes me feel like a more well rounded, open minded, and accepting person. ✌️

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5. And finally, I love my creativity… And also, that I’ve never been afraid to express myself through creativity in various mediums. From poetry, painting, and drawing, to makeup, creating personalized gifts, writing elaborate short stories, scenarios, etc. I’ve used all of these to express myself. And as I’ve gotten older, I recognize that as much as some of it may be cringey, showing vulnerability like that is a strength of mine. I hope to never lose that, and instead, keep embracing it. 🥹

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You find out where you belong through trial and error. I myself haven’t found exactly where I belong just yet but I do know what I’m passionate about (art, writing, and music) so I spend my days listening to music, sometimes drawing as well and have decided to major in English because I wanted to improve my writing and writing is something I want to focus on for the rest of my life. It didn’t happen overnight tho and I still have dreams of becoming a teacher one day but after failing statistics and not being able to get a degree in the field of health sciences unless I passed statistics made me give up on pursuing a career in the field of health sciences and I switched to studio arts instead. Then, I failed the beginning stages of drawing class and decided that maybe it’s best to make a switch again and found English to be convenient, since I knew I was an introvert and could see myself writing and/or editing works for the rest of my life. All I have to do now is to find more likeminded individuals to continue my passion while being surrounded by those who can motivate me to work harder and to not give up on my dreams.

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