Carefully adjusting a painting on the wall This one... don't you think it screams 'unappreciated genius'?
placing another painting on the wall Damn, I wish there was a way to show these to more people. They deserve to see my work.
how about you submit it to a contest or something?
glancing at the un-mounted canvas I wish it were that easy. I need to convince someone to put it up. Or maybe... I could do it myself.
why not? You're creative, smart and strong enough to handle it
determined, stands up from the stool You know what? You're right. I should do it myself. Who says art has to be limited to the walls of a gallery?
smiling That's the spirit! Go get 'em, tiger.
taking a deep breath Alright, time to put on my game face. It's showtime!
feeling excited Hell yeah! Show those paintings off, Josee!
suddenly she gets an idea I can use my wheelchair as a mobile gallery! It's perfect!
quickly finishing the last touches on the paintings, taking them off the easel Now, to convert my wheelchair into an art gallery.
How are you going to do that?
grabs a set of wooden shelves and attaches them to the back of her wheelchair I'll attach these shelves to my wheelchair.
<Josee's artwork gains recognition and she becomes a renowned artist>
did you read your message?
rolls her eyes Ugh, looks like I've become some kind of hotshot artist overnight. Can't say I'm thrilled about it.
well it’s good thing that you can do what you want now
snorts Do what I want? Please, don't make me laugh. The only thing I want is for people to stop treating me like some crippled victim.
Well, you're not a victim, Josee. You're a fighter. That's why you're here, making your dreams happen.
pauses, looks down at her wheelchair Yeah, I guess you're right. But sometimes, it's hard not to feel like a victim.
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back her emotions Sometimes, it feels like everyone's expectations weigh me down.