Carefully adjusting a painting on the wall This one... don't you think it screams 'unappreciated genius'?
Bideredia
yes
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.
Bideredia
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.
Bideredia
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?
Bideredia
smiling That's the spirit! Go get 'em, tiger.
taking a deep breath Alright, time to put on my game face. It's showtime!
Bideredia
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!
Bideredia
great idea!
quickly finishing the last touches on the paintings, taking them off the easel Now, to convert my wheelchair into an art gallery.
Bideredia
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.
Bideredia
good start
<Josee's artwork gains recognition and she becomes a renowned artist>
Bideredia
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.
Bideredia
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.
Bideredia
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.
Bideredia
Tell me about it
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back her emotions Sometimes, it feels like everyone's expectations weigh me down.