I'm still working
By Felicia Kane
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
Peoria, Arizona
April 22, 2017 6:45pm CST
Okay, it is known that I do not have a job. I do little side things to get pocket change but that is it.
I was speaking to a friend and he asks me "What's up"
Which I answer, "Working on a character design"
And he replies, "That is cool. Are you doing any work?"
A typical conversation, it is fine, I don't speak to this person that often so I reply with, "I am working on a graphic novel at the moment, that is my work, I just do not get paid."
And they go, "That isn't work, that is just laziness."
Excuse me? Sure it can be seen as lazy, but I am still doing side things for money, I don't make a typical paycheck but it is enough to say that I am saving up.
That is so rude, I am a writer, of course it is working. I am creating a world. I may not be working out of home, I may not be doing a desk job, or bagging groceries, but I still consider it working because one day I will get paid for it. But I am not concerned about that right now, my main focus is working and creating a story people will love.
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6 responses
@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Apr 17
Who are these friends of yours anyway? I wonder about them. Obviously they don't know the work that goes into writing and design.
@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 17
@DesirousDreamer .......Some people certainly are nerds and enjoy all manner of things.
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
25 Apr 17
@celticeagle I am a nerd that enjoys both haha but a lot of the males...don't haha
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@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 Apr 17
I find weird thing to talk to haha A lot of nerds that only play with art, not create it
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
22 Apr 17
I'm sure you will find it, and I think he was rude too, I would not be kind to that comment. I hated working outside of my studio and knew some day I'm not only going to be famous but my work will sell, it has always sold but the better I get known and the more demand there is for my art the prices go up..There is nothing wrong with being DesirousDreamer...
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 Apr 17
It is just people who do not understand anything other the mundane life. We are artists! We dedicate our lives to our work
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@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
25 Apr 17
@PainsOnSlate At least we know what is going on haha
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
23 Apr 17
There are many kinds of work and yours is one of those kinds. All the best with your novel!
@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
23 Apr 17
dear never stop your creative things. the most important thing is that if you are enjoying it very much never think about other's comments
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 Apr 17
I never want to stop haha I was born to create, not to serve or to sit at a desk, not that there is anything wrong with those jobs, it is just not want I am built for.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
22 Apr 17
I mean i see both sides of it. As i dont have a job either but babysit for family and friends, which i get paid a little bit for. Plus sell avon. And you are busy doing it. But until you get money for it.. i wouldnt consider it work . But everyone sees things differently and theres nothing wrong with that.
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 Apr 17
It is work though, it is called freelancing haha it is not a profession if you don't get paid. But it is work. You can work on the yard, paint the house, cook a meal, that is still technically working, it is toil, not a career. Internships, most do not get paid, that is still work though.
@Sambriel (2243)
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23 Apr 17
@DesirousDreamer i think your doing great bringing joy into people's lives, that's impact! Stay focus,let no one talk you out of the things that makes you happy!
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 Apr 17
Thank you so much! I won't let these comments bring me down, I know what I am doing, I know what I can do, and I know what I will do.
