Cinderella Corner

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Cinderella Corner

 

I am a child of the 1960's, a time when there were 3 major television stations to choose from ABC, CBS and NBC. A time when you got up off your couch to turn the dial to change the channel and adjust the volume. Today, I suppose all that might be considered Television aerobics.

I remember waiting excitedly every year to watch Roger & Hammerstein's Cinderella. As she sang and danced her way through the fairytale I was especially intrigued by her song that went something like this... But, I know of a spot in my house where no one can stand in my way. In my own little corner in my own little chair, I can be who ever I want to be. On the wind of my fancy I can fly anywhere and the world will open it's arms to me. All alone in my own little corner, all alone in my own little chair, I can be whatever I want to be. I would like add the next line to say, and I can do whatever I want to do.

I created a vision board and on it I have a sketch for an Art Studio above my garage, and just as soon as I can take the roof off the garage, add a second floor and turn a window into a doorway into the studio, the dream will become a reality. No big deal right for a good contractor right? However in the mean time I have come to realize that I have created Cinderella Corners in my house! Corners or nooks that I have claimed as my own to sew, paint, draw, scrapbook, blog, and plan a summer camp. In these corners I can escape and play, reflect and plan...turn on my favorite music, sit in my own little chair, do whatever I want to do and be whoever I want to be.

So you see you don't need a great big room to call your own, just pick a spot and set up shop, designate it as your own. Surround yourself with inspiration and get to work on creating what you love, what makes you smile or brings joy to others. Don't procrastinate, don't hesitate, pick up your chair and set it there... in your own little corner. ~ Terry