This painting was in my room growing up. I had no idea it was a famous painting by a famous painter; just thought my mother was encouraging my love of dance. I did ballet from the time I was three until 15 and enjoyed most of it. There are days I wonder if I didn't have bad hips if I'd still be doing ballet. Now that I'm grown this painting continues to be one of my favorites, probably as it reminds me of what I use to love and of simpler times. The older I get (turning 33 in Dec. is killing me) I think I'm becoming even more serious, if that's possible, more aware of what really is important, and my desire to remember what was once is even stronger. I miss being able to play dolls and dress up without a care in the world. I miss being taken care of, and I miss having the younger version of my family.
It's probably best I don't have children, nor am married, as I really enjoy my alone time and my stuff (my best friend growing up, G, can attest to that; I blame it on being the only girl, not being a brat). There are days though that I am tired of being alone as being responsible is getting old.
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Funny how things from our childhood like pictures or books or smells can remind of how simple it all was. I would love to go back to my childhood with what I know now.
I think it is wonderful that you are turning 33. Age brings wisdom.
I totally hear you on the independence thing.
I too, am an only girl, with three brothers. I too, enjoy being by myself. And I too, enjoy my stuff, being my stuff.
Getting older is a funny thing. I just turned 29 yesterday, and it's definetly wierd cause I still feel like I'm 22, just maybe a calmer, more accepting of myself version.
Enjoyed the post!
Oh man I TOTALLy can remember that painting, right next to your closet..... I loved it I remember looking at it every time I was over. Still remember the first time you showed me your room...remember : )
And yes it was because you were the only girl you have never been a brat!!
Remember ballet too, ahh the good old days, being crazy!!
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