I am a struggling artist. I am struggling to make money with my art. I don't want a job with a boss. I don't want to work odd jobs because I don't like being bossed around. I hope to get into the music industry. I'm a jazz musician. I don't think it's easy to be a jazz musician these days. I really like classic jazz musicians and singers.
I have a cat and two dogs. I painted a picture of my pets. I am a painter. I study art at community college. I volunteer in my community. I was a starving artist for 20 years. I hope to be a nurse. I want to save up money so I can go to college to train to be a nurse. I used to struggle financially. I used to rely on my family and friends for support when I was an artist. I also used to work some odd jobs. I had government help. I sometimes don't want to be bossed around by my professors. I love jazz music. I paint impressionist paintings. I really like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Salvador Dali.
How's your studies going? Do you have a lot of homework? It's not too bad. It's tough, but reasonable. I've definitely lived through harder times before, but I'm still getting used to listening to professors again. How has jazz been going for you lately? It has been going pretty well. I am seeing more and more interest in my performances, but I am still not doing well enough to make a full-time gig out of it. Oh, that's too bad. I'm certain it can be a tough industry, but getting any exposure at all is probably really helpful. It's important that you're comfortable and secure enough to perform and practice effectively though Yeah, I am just feeling really motivated lately to try my hardest and see everything work out. I hate working for other people. I understand that. I used to be the same way, but I've accepted more lately that I might have to sometimes take orders to get everything I want in life. That's part of being a nurse, after all. I like to be as independent as possible in my art though As a nurse though that must be really rewarding, being able to use what you have learned to help people feel better again. That's true! I guess that's part of what I have to look forward to, and a more stable income. Is there anything you like to do to help those around you? I volunteer at a food bank a couple of times a month when I am not busy. I feel fortunate to be healthy and at least be able to live like I do, so I try give back when I can. I think that's wonderful. I've had to visit food banks a few times in my life when everything else fell through, but I'm more fortunate now, thankfully. What are the names of your cat and dog? I have a cat myself. My cat's name is Tiggy, and I have one dog named Zelda and one named George. They're wonderful! What's your cat's name?