gypsyqueen

The dream for this gypsy..

My dream; to be able to create my art, clothing, and photographs, travel around, selling them to happy people around the world.

The concept seems simple, but its never been a logical career choice. Until now. I met my boyfriend last summer at a wedding in alabama. He a groomsman, myself a bridesmaid. I knew from the first second that he would play a beautiful role in my life. I currently live in minnesota, so we’ve been playing the flying game ever since. I’ve learned to LOVE airports even more than I already did..they feel like home to me sometimes, probably because I’m usually flying to people that are home to me..and the amazing bartenders. =)

He moved to louisiana in december for work, hence my move there in three months! (Soo excited for a new place, and to be closer!) He asked me to move in with him after my nanny contract is up this year. So june it is. His job takes him offshore for two weeks at a time and then he’ll be home 2-3 weeks, and so on. I was starting to look into child care jobs and figuring out my plan, when he flew into town and surprised me! While he was here, we had a conversation I’ve never had with anyone before.. it sparked all of my control and need-of-independence issues..

He asked me to not get a job when I moved there..I know that sounds dreamy to a lot of people. But I’ve never depended on anyone since I was seventeen. I don’t ask for money. I don’t let people pamper me. And I work hard for the things I want and need. So I wasn’t totally prepared for that one.. his reasoning is what made my heart smile and start to relax more outside of my comfort zone. He told me he doesn’t want me to work because there’s nothing that I could currently do that would give me two to three weeks off for every two worked. And he “needs” to see me, travel with me, and really live for the weeks that he’s at home.. that touched me.

What I’ve realized through this is that he’s actually giving me my dream. He is willing to take care of all the bills and give me a studio.. I can create my works and sell at farmers markets and craft fairs while he’s away, and hopefully build up so I can do fests and boutiques eventually. Aaaaaaaahhhhhh! I can’t even describe my excitement. I’m already starting to build up my inventory of tutus, film, and canvases! Watch out world, CMarie products are coming for you.

-collybear =) <3