March Dreamboard

I didn’t make February’s in time so here’s my dreamboard for March!

I wanted something starry and fantasy-esque for the background. It took me a while to look through wallpaper sites before I found this one. It’s quite pretty!

There are two main things here: performance creativity and financial freedom.

I’m getting more involved in burlesque performance – I performed with my classmates in the RaGTaG Revue, and yesterday I did my first solo (well, a trial run anyway) for our school’s Open Day type thing (to rave reviews from my burlesque teacher – which is a massive compliment!!). I’ve also been volunteering at the Burlesque Ball, which is where the photo (of Vivi Valentine) is from. I really enjoy the experience – it’s creative, crazy, individualised, and everyone supports each other. And it’s FUN! Which is something I need more of in my life right now. Barbara Sher once said that what you love is what you’re gifted in – apparently I’m now gifted in being a burlesque ham. Hmm. we’ll see about that!

To achieve this, I need to gain a measure of financial freedom. Right now I’m mostly supported by my parents, while doing part-time or casual jobs on the side. While this does mean I don’t have to worry about rent or living, it does mean that I am beholden to them to not do anything too outrageous. They’re currently working under the model that they “allow” me to do things – when really I’m trying to wrest my independence away from them. (I’m sure they’ll comment here and protest!) I’ve been applying for jobs, and I’ve just started The Merch Girl , my burlesque+merch girl/ASM/stage help service venture. I’m also looking for grants I could use for professional development. Hopefully this year will be the first year I’m self-sustainable!

There’s also a WishCasting (somewhat belated) attached to this:

What do you wish to change?
I wish to change my source of income to be more financially free.

Comments

1. As Tiara wishes for herself, so I wish also.

   Here’s to your creative expression and financial freedom! May they walk hand in hand :)

   — Jamie · Mar 14, 11:27 PM · #

2. As Tiara wishes for herself, so I wish also :)
   very interesting…i’d like to make my financial freedome by doing my creative things ;)

   — Vedrana · Mar 15, 02:30 AM · #

3. I’m with so you:)

   As Tiara wishes for herself, so I wish also :)

   — Lissa · Mar 15, 05:06 AM · #