How to use 6 month long-distance relationship phase to focus, get my life in order
How I did it: So the long distance relationship phase is almost over (in a couple of weeks) and I learned so much. I traveled to the Middle East on my own and managed to survive with almost no money whatsoever. I learned to deal with failure, and make something of it. I did a residency and an artist talk. I made a successful, very complex artwork and had an exhibition under the most stressful conditions possible. I met a lot of people and made new friends. I lived in New York for almost 2 months. I kicked one major addiction and am working on the others. I realized that my financial health is critical to my overall well-being in every respect, and that I need a respectable day job to stay motivated and healthy. I got a job. I healed a broken arm, survived a car accident, paid down some debt, visited new cities, learned new coping skills, got closer to friends and family, learned an amazing amount about project management and the business of being an artist. And I'm still learning and improving my situation, bit by bit.
