Hipper December

I will add to this post tomorrow, doublely so. Okay, so let's have a review of this year...

Jan. Dad was placed in the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame

Feb. Dad had first stroke - Recovered amazing well

Mar. 29th Birthday - Without incident and unremarkable

Apr. Was hired to be an Art Instructor at Pinot's Pallet in Tulsa

May. Realized our wedding was too tough to conquer, so Meg and I made secret plans together.

Jun. Married my love, Megan Marie Bell. June 11th 2013 Cumberland Island, GA

Jul. Gain a new position as an EMT at Big Cabin, OK, Start 48 hr Thu, Fri shift

Aug. Amazed at how cool this summer has been, no real heat waves this year

Sep. Meg tells me she is willing and wants to move to the country

Oct. Had a nice fall seasonal leaf change

Nov. Worked like never before, learned to fried a turkey

Dec. Which brings us up to speed.

I've been working a lot in ink wash. Made some great art. Met a lot of cool people. Look forward to next years adventures and what my wife and I will encounter. I have come to a realization that I want to make life easier on others as much as I can, physically and mentally. I don't understand why we struggle in life when everyone can do a little to help. Love one another and give without expecting any reward. Good luck to all and hope to see or meet you next year!

November Blender

I will add to this post tomorrow as well

Ah, the start of the holiday season!

Will add to this, tomorrow.

Chipper September

Well the year has reached the end of the third quarter. The summer temps were amazing and so what if it gets a little hot for the remainder of the season. Made a lot of good friends this year. It's funny how many people I can get along with. I'm not saying I don't have my disagreements with certain topics but it seems we can always have a good conversation. And that's also without saying I have my own issues that given long enough anyone would find annoying. Work has been a good experience. I know it's not going anywhere for me, so I'll have to figure out what else life may have in store for me. Meg and I have decided to sell our house in downtown Tulsa. We will put the house on the market this coming springtime. Our plan is to build a tiny house, something that will be paid off and easy to maintain for much lower prices than what we do now. Life costs too much on our paychecks, hope to start saving more and getting to travel the earth. Thanks for listening once again.

August Lust

So being married is different than I thought. Never thought of the challenges my wife and I are facing together. Art is still in the making. Got a new position at work, moved out to the rural station for a 48 hour shift. It gives me time during the week to get back to my art. Hope to start building a business plan for my painting career. Thanks for listening, hope up load some are for everyone, no promises yet though.

My oh my, it's July

Dedicating this Post to my Mother who was born on the 1st of July.

My mother was born in Shreveport, LA.

She is all I aspire to be and has taught me to appreciate the importance of education. I have gained my work ethic from her and learned not to be afraid of what I don't know I can do. She is my heart and my adventurous side. She gave me the respect for women all men should have. My mother is like no other, and she is only one. I love you and always will. Thank you for having me.

Too Soon June

So like I said May was busy and now here we are in June.

I work hard and do my best to take care of the one's I love even if I don't receive any love back. My life feels like it's on it's first steps down a new unknown road with no end in sight. This doesn't scare me as much as when I know that it is going to end. I love my father dearly and he has started a final chapter in his life. My fears grow everyday knowing his trip here is almost over. My brother needs all the help he can get in life. My mother has been an amazing woman to take care of the three of men in her life. I think it is going to be a good turn over. Rough at times, but strong and long lasting in the end. I love you family and I hope to be there as you need me.

May Flowers

May is gonna be a busy month...

Spring is coming

Well April is here. Just came back from visiting the parents and in-laws for birthday parties and easters. Started training as an alternate supervisor at work. Still pretty satisfied with working as an EMT, look forward to furthering my career and life as an artist. Hoping to acquire a spot at a local Pinot's Palette, so that I may begin a commercial and teaching experience to my art skills. Haven't been painting in a while but studying a lot of pen & ink work. May consider looking into one day being a calligrapher or simply making signage with freestyle typography. Didn't make it into Momentum in OKC, and the last show was disappointing due to the selected piece and location it was displayed. Moving on. Getting excited for the months ahead. Thanks for listening!

An Artist Am I

Read a Q&A about how to be a Freelancer this morning.

Glad I did because it told me what I needed to hear and let me know I am on the right track. My talent does not go unnoticed, but doesn't seem to take me anywhere. I know I have to make the move to push my name out there, but time only holds me back. Many projects this year and so little in the ways of a means to accomplish them. Some nights I am able to stay up burning the midnight candle and others I try, but my body begs me for rest. How are you going to do this, I ask myself. Myself replies, I don't know.
My birthday is coming up and leaves me with another year to reflect upon. I'll be ready for a stout drink and fun with my girl. Year 28 was good and made many life changes, career, relationship, and understanding just a little more about how it all works. My father has had a stroke, luckily a small one, but still a stroke. Doing my best to coop with my thoughts and emotions on the matter and visiting him every chance I get. Look forward to his discharge. Hoorah, and thanks for listening.

We are One

Years continue to pass and my eyes see more and more.

I see the struggle my friends and family have. I see little by little how we need a change in the way we live and how we live with one another. When asked to identify my race on a survey/application I circle "other" or "prefer not to answer" because I don't see the need to say I am any different than any of my other brothers & sisters on this Earth. We must bring the walls down that separate our people.

We are one people, no need to mention the differences, because there are none. We live on this rock in space and should be learning how to be a part of it not apart from it. We are human, an amazing creature of nature, not something created in a day. We have creativity as our tool for survival. We need not things to make us happy, but ourselves and one another for that. We are capable of anything, so what are we waiting for? Stop supporting the system, start supporting yourself and your community. Stop all negative thoughts, realize what you have and be happy. Stop being a slave to money, and give freely with love. Do not be afraid, for fear is a choice. Understand what dangers lay ahead, and prepare as best as one can. Do not be too proud, ask for or extend a hand of help whenever possible. We are one on this earth and should remember that without it we will not be able to survive. Move to renewable resources, and abandon those which keep us chained to a failing way of life. We can be more than we ever think we can be. We just to give it a try. Love one another, because we are the same, because we are one people. People of life & love, not destruction & hate.

New Year's Day

Aw the new year. The fresh start. A chance to get it right for once. So 2012 was an alright year, made my fist art sales on the internet, one of many goals. This year is already jammed packed with opportunities. Train-jumping, Tulsa/OKC Momentum, My 29th Birthday, 2 Books, more artwork posted for sale, Firefighter tryouts, EMT Life, Dive Master Training, Proposing to Megan, Mom/Dad's Birthdays, Help my Brother get his life on track, and instead of doing 2 things half ass, I'll be shooting for doing one thing whole ass - Ron Swanson

Thanks for listening!