I’ve previously mentioned how I am not too fond of my painting class this semester.
I was required to take 3 credit hours of fine arts with a lab for my degree and I thought: “Painting? Sounds like fun!” I’ve always considered myself to be a bit creative and maybe even artistic, so what could go wrong?
Let me tell you how wrong I was. It’s amazing what painting next to a bunch of fine arts majors can do (or not do, rather) for your self-esteem.
My paintings could have been mistaken for those of a 4-year old. Blind-folded. With one arm behind her back. Yep.
For our final project, we had to build a canvas stretcher. That’s hard work!
I decided that going in with a positive attitude would make all the difference in my work. There’s no way I would waste my hand-built canvas with another elementary painting.
Goodbye FML attitude.
So long: “I can’t wait until this class is over” comments.
No more negative Nancy.
It’s time for positive Polly (feel free to call me a dork, I already know).
Hello, Pleasantville!
Time for: “this is great! I can’t wait to see how my huge painting turns out.”
Maybe my painting will end up in a gallery. Okay, that last statement is pushing it. But you get the picture.
Guess what?
It worked! My positive attitude paid off, and my painting is coming along quite well. If I do say so myself.
I spent the better half of the day (6 hours) working on it. Now I can’t wait until it’s done. Not so that the class is over, but so that I can admire (and appreciate) my hard work.
Have you ever changed the outcome of a situation by changing your attitude?
I fully believe that your outlook has a direct effect on your results. Why didn’t I remind myself of this three months ago?
Better late than never, I guess!
Well I’m off to study until my brain is mush. Final number one is tomorrow!
Please bare with my craziness until next week. I foresee some late nights and overly caffeinated mornings. Wait, that’s not any different than my usual life…
I foresee some later nights and even more overly caffeinated mornings.
Stay positive!
<3 Stefanie
11 comments:
Oh goodness I took Art101 as one of my last electives of my undergrad career, thinking it'd be fun. Yeah...not so much. I dropped out so KUDOS to you for staying strong! You're almost done! Woot!
Nice job on changing your attitude and having it pay off! You just need to go in with a smile on your face! Good luck with finals!
Random, but you should do a skincare routine. Or just tell me what you use. Your skin is always glowing! Gorgeous
@Maria Thanks! I thought about dropping it more than once, but I would just have to start over again with another lab class! I'm glad I stuck it out! :)
@balancedhealthylife.com Thanks! You're right! I'll keep a smile on my face every time I walk into class. At least the last 2 times. :)
@Anonymous Thanks so much! I actually have total problem skin! But I'll def. do a make-up/skincare post! :)
Wow, good for you!! I think changing your attitude can definitely have a positive effect on the outcome of many situations (as can having a Starbucks to start your morning!) :) I'll be studying this week too so you're not the only one. Good luck!
My dad always told me the power of positive thinking can get you through a lot. Great job in changing your outlook!
Good Luck on finals! I just finished mine today after a few weeks of waaaaaaay too many all-nighters and a definite mind trip along the way from "i'm not going to finish" to "you can do it!!" One day at a time! Architecture is its own creative breed so I feel your pain with the art class! You can do it!!! ;)
@Tracey I think your Dad was on to something there. :)
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