You know, its really exhausting having so many "friends" who are constantly trying to bring you down. Like this one girl, who I havent heard from in months - probably because she cant stand seeing me succeed while shes still stuck in that dead-end job. And dont get me started on this guy I used to know. He had the nerve to unfriend me on Facebook last week.
I texted him asking why and he said something about "always making everything about yourself" which is ridiculas because I was just updating him about my latest gallery show. Thats what friends do - they share whats going on in there lives. But I guess hes to insecure to handle being around someone whos actually doing something with there life.
Everyone keeps telling me I need to be more "humble" or whatever. Why?? Im good at what I do and I work hard. If people are uncomfortable with that, thats literally there problem not mine. I shouldnt have to dumb myself down just to make other people feel better about themselves.
The truth is, most people are just jealouse. They see me living my dream, making art, getting recognition, and it makes them realize how mediocre there own lives are. Its not my fault they didnt pursue there passions or take risks like I did.
People keep saying I should "reach out" to old friends and "mend bridges" but why should I be the one to apologize? I didnt do anything wrong. If anything, they owe ME an apology for abandoning me when I needed support the most. Real friends would be happy for my success.
This girl - who I used to call my best friend - literally stopped texting me back after my first big gallery opening. We'd been friends forever and she couldnt even be happy for me for ONE DAY. She claimed she was "busy" but I saw her posting on Instagram at the same time. Its so obvious what was really going on.
And my ex-boyfriend had the audacity to tell me I was "difficult to be around" and that I "dont listen to other people." Like, excuse me?? Maybe if he had anything interesting to say I would listen more. He was always complaining about his boring job and I was trying to pursue my actual passion. We were on different levels.
Honestly, Im better off without all these toxic people in my life. My art is more important then maintaining relationships with people who dont appreciate me anyway. Im focused on my career now and if that means I have to do it alone, so be it. Quality over quantity when it comes to friendships.
The people who really matter - the few collectors who actually understand art - theyre still around. Everyone else was just deadweight anyway.
If your reading this and your one of those people who "mysteriously" stopped talking to me - you know who you are - just know that Im doing perfectly fine without you. Actually, Im doing better then ever. My new series is getting amazing feedback and I have three gallery shows lined up for next year.
So keep being jealouse if you want. Im going to keep creating and succeeding weather you like it or not.
— Denice