First of all, I would like to dedicate this post to my trusty old Toyota Camry, may she rest in peace. Last Sunday morning, she (and I) were involved in a car accident at an intersection (we were t-boned by a man who ran a red light) downtown. Fortunately no one was injured, but it was quite scary to say the least. My car spun 180 degrees and landed partially on the sidewalk, facing the direction from which I came and nearly hitting a concrete post. I won’t say that my life flashed before my eyes, but I will say that the accident has definitely got me thinking about the things I take for granted in my daily life and the risks I take everyday.
I have been driving to and from work for a year and a half now and never really considered it much of a risk until last Sunday. On the contrary, when Brian and I talk about sailing, I am always thinking about the million things that could go wrong in any given circumstance. My perception of risk clearly has much to do with my comfort level. Charleston feels comfortable, so I don’t worry about the daily risks—but maybe I should.
Anyway, since my car has been totaled, I’ve come to a crossroads of sorts. There are several possible outcomes to my predicament, but I will have to let you know more when I actually make a decision. Just know that I am re-evaluating my life goals and priorities right now and trying to stay focused on my art.
With that said, let’s talk a little more about my art. I’ve been working hard on designing t-shirts of late with the idea of creating my own little screen print line for sale (keep in mind this is on a very small production scale). I still have much to learn about screen printing, but have been pleased with most of my results so far. Here is a look at some of the shirts I’ve been working on.
I liked that car too and thought it would be around for a good while. Your mother’s transmission served notice that it is quitting, so we are car shopping for her. Hopefully, we will do as well as we did on that Camry. I like your screen prints, and I showed this page to a friend today.
I’m glad you’re okay! Be careful not to swing too far the other way and become too afraid to take any risks, but I second the concept of not taking life for granted – yours or your loved ones.
my favorite are the rams – particularly the “Greetings” one!
Holy crap Lara! I am so glad that you are alright!! What intersection were you at when you got hit? Did the guy say why he ran the red light? Did he not see it or was he not paying attention?? It is great that you were not injured, but I am sorry that your car didn’t make it.
I hope you are doing well and I am interested to see what your ultimate decision will be to this situation! Take care! Oh, and tell Brian I say hi.
When I got home from work yesterday, my T-shirt was waiting for me. It is interesting that in the morning I looked at the pictures of the prints and liked the big ram’s head! The sparring rams on the back are especially nice. Thank you!
Lara! your art and tshirts are really beautiful! it looks like life on the boat is treating you very well
Let me know if/when you start selling any of it.
@ Lindsay – I was downtown on Wentworth at Rutledge, just a few blocks away from the boat. I had decided to run out and grab a quick lunch and almost didn’t take my car. It’s crazy how quickly and unexpectedly something like that can happen and how much can change. I am so thankful I didn’t end up with a broken arm or something worse!