Here in my little 70s decor living-room ideas are cooking. Parmesan chicken, diet root beer, Bath&Bodyworks cinnamon apple candle sweetly filling the air with lush spicy powder… one girl’s meal. I feel good and grounded. I had to exercise certain kind of firmness this week. The art gallery wanted me to work more than possible within my comfort zone, and in regards of our life expectations as a couple. So my boss and I parted our ways. In mutual respect. Our needs just weren’t compatible. I feel proud of the solid mental strength I was able to adhere to. I pondered, asked entourage’s advice, made my decision and stuck to it. For someone having difficulty with setting limits as in what is and isn’t okay for me, this is a wondrous step.
So now all exciting career doors are open again. I have already contacted the company I used to work for in Paris, and hopefully some English-teaching gigs will soon be hoppedy-hopping my way. That would be a lovely, solid base. I do love inspiring people to find the joy of learning new, and most of all, in doing so increasing their thirst for life. I can do this, I am capable, my life is precious… this is “the sentiment” I long to trigger.
In addition, I am playing with the idea of making a living as an artist. I have to look into the best channels of finding buyers for my work. Realism. Money is needed to feel sweet and safe. The third idea is life coaching. Many of my close ones have waved this idea at me. “Susa, you’d be a great life coach”. So what if now was the time to plunge in? A new country, some new career turns? I will have to consolidate and further study that idea as well. I have a connection with someone in the field. You do know, right, that if you want to get somewhere, find a person who is already there and then try and learn as much as you can from them.
New winds. Big choices. Everything has to be made with care. Dreams as my guide – reason as my safe place. What do you think of all this?
Art by Susa
![So[phis]tix](http://www.makinen.fr/susa/wordpress/wp-content/susu_img/sophistix.gif)
January 20, 2012 at 3:40 PM -
I think it’s great that you set boundaries for yourself… and stuck to them… That’s self-care 101. Truly.
Secondly, chicken parmesan is one of my faves (as well as Chicken Francese) — and that artwork you did… the first image? i LOVE it… sort of abstracted Degas… I love ballerinas (not ballet as much… hahaha)
Lastly, dreams should be adventurous… I think the best dreams are… because then it tests how much you really want to make them happen… you know?
January 20, 2012 at 3:53 PM -
You have a beautiful decision making philosophy.
I KNOW that with it and your spirit the next chapters to come will be beautiful.
January 20, 2012 at 5:01 PM -
I believe you´re a very talented person and I´m certain you will find your next best career soon. All the best Susa, and God bless.
January 20, 2012 at 11:16 PM -
What do I think?
I think this is all such wonderful news, Susu!
Wonderful for setting limits; knowing what you feel comfortable with and not. Boundaries.
Wonderful to hear that career doors are opening up for you.
And WONDERFUL to hear about your choice in pursuing your art AND being a life coach!
And yes, I agree….you’d be great at that.
Isn’t is something how when we take that ‘first’ step towards making choices for our highest good, all the doors just open naturally?
You GO, girl! And follow that ‘little voice’ inside, which will lead the way.
I have a feeling that this new year will be a fruitful one for many of us.
I too feel lots of change and movement in 2012. It’s already happening.
Have a wonderful weekend, beautiful lady!
And dream on!
Ciao…..X
P.S. LOVE your art piece. The color and movement is STUNNING!
January 21, 2012 at 1:17 AM -
Susa, you should try etsy for selling your art. I have come across a few blogger- artists who are pretty successful at it. Your work is lovely and whimsical.
January 21, 2012 at 5:21 PM -
Sounds like you have a lot of options and that you would be wonderful at all of them! Your art is truly beautiful!!
January 21, 2012 at 9:11 PM -
Love your beautiful choice of artwork. I love the ballet.
Your future looks bright and you have a wonderful attitude.
You’ll be able to do anything you want to do.
January 22, 2012 at 5:30 PM -
I love all of those ideas! Most of all, I love that your mind is dancing with ideas and creative inspiration. Follow your heart. You can do anything! Let the creative energy of the earth be expressed through you.
I would love to know more about the English teaching gig that you did in Paris. My degree is in Teaching English, and I am constantly looking for opportunities to use my skills. Feel free to send me an email or whatever. Also, you are wonderful!
-Emily
January 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM -
A life coach definitely sounds like an interesting career path – you definitely seem like you would be great at it!
January 23, 2012 at 7:30 AM -
Susa! I LOVE the new artwork! I want it!! haha. I agree with the Dandeliongirl, the first thing it reminded me of was it being a modern version of a Degas, and tadaaa, guess who one of my favs is? Yup! Degas! I have a bunch of books about his artwork lying around and even did my final presentation in highschool art class about him.
&I think you did great. Like I already told you, you are the most important aspect of your life, and you should definately put your needs above a job! So well done. Do what you feel like you need to do, and don’t let anyone hold you back or talk you oud of it
Love, Sooz
January 23, 2012 at 9:35 AM -
First of all, I love the painting very much! I like all your ideas plus also think you could teach French to foreign students and people who move to Canada. Whichever path you choose, it will work for you because you are a girl of many talents and have beautiful soul!
xxx
January 23, 2012 at 10:35 AM -
Beautiful art, Susa!
January 24, 2012 at 9:23 AM -
I know that whatever you do you are so creative you will be a star!!!
January 25, 2012 at 9:44 AM -
I adore the artwork, my lovely.
The colours are bursting with feeling.
Trust you are enjoying life in Canada.
Paris is surely not the same without You. xoxo
January 25, 2012 at 5:42 PM -
I agree you should defo sell your art! They are Amazing! This is a fab painting. You go girl. xoxox
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January 25, 2012 at 11:49 PM -
Beautiful etching and collection of inspirations on life . . .
January 28, 2012 at 10:25 PM -
hello dear Susa! I love the new look of your blog! I’ve been reading via my phone and its so hard to comment with the phone. Right now I’m trying to learn my new laptop, lol! LOVE this art piece! I would absolutley love to buy it. I’m so glad Canada is making you happy and bubbly!
xo
Shari