Unfolding Moments

I always thought life would eventually slow down, that I'd find a rhythm somewhere between the pressure to follow the safe path my family set out for me and the wild urge to dive headfirst into my passion for art. But lately, it feels like everything is shifting faster than I can catch my breath. There's this festival coming up, and I've made a deal with myself that I'll finally show my work. The problem? I'm not sure I'm ready for what that could mean-not just for my career, but for the person I'm becoming. And then, there's Evan. He's confident, teasing, and ridiculously talented. He pushes me to think bigger, live bolder, and not be afraid to make a mess. But I've always played it safe-so why does being around him make me feel like I could actually pull off this leap into the unknown? My art, my family, this new connection I didn't see coming-it's all happening at once, and I have no idea what's waiting for me on the other side. Maybe that's the scariest part, but also the most exciting.