Another Day, Another D'oh!!

Figures.... Just when things seem to be looking up, that's when I get hit in the face with life. Now don't get me wrong. I'm a very positive person, and it will take a lot more than a few bumps in the road to halt this journey. I have a high level of tenacity and never give up. Even when sometimes it's best that I do... 

Anyway, it just seems that circumstances like the ones I'm about to describe are far too common in my life. But again, this is not to gain pity or any hand outs. This is just to maintain the reality of this blog. *Stuff* happens. It's not always good, happy life is amazing stuff although that is exactly what keeps me moving forward. And as I have mentioned previously, this blog is an unabashed and honest look at my experiences existing as an artist. 

You may remember me saying that one of my sources of income is as a graphic designer. This is a significant blessing to me as it provides a certain amount of stability to my income. Generally speaking work as a graphic artist is much more consistent than that of a traditional artist. At least in today's day and age. There's just so many online and print publications that use these services that it just comes a lot easier. Actually I just landed a job working for a local discount coupon magazine. This is big because it's a small but consistent pay check. However it seems that no sooner did I acquire this employment that my computer decided it doesn't want to work anymore. At least not reliably. As a matter of fact, it would be a miracle if I make it through writing this blog without it crashing.

Luckily for me one of my good friends is a computer repair specialist. Now that doesn't mean I have all my repair needs handled for free. But at least he's someone I can trust and is flexible with his work time and schedule. Also he is willing to trade some repair service for some ad time on The Chalkmobile! So overall there are certain benefits to the connection for both of us.

Speaking of The Chalkmobile however... it is in dire need of some TLC! The poor van is starting to show it's age. I feel like I'm in a race against time. What's going to happen first? Will it really take off and become a genuine viable source of self sustaining income? Or will it break down before I have the funds to maintain it?.. I'm a single father of 3 so these questions plague me daily. But in the end all I can do is keep going. I'll never know it's true potential unless I keep pushing forward. And like I said, I never give up! I've always got by through prayer, hard work and determination. Nothing is going to change that. And if I could be any example to my children it would be just that. 

Well what do ya know, I made it through writing this post. Maybe things are looking up after all.

Until next time
Don't hate, [ART]iculate!