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BIG Magic and Creativity

I have always been fascinated with the concept of creativity.   I love going to craft shows and seeing homemade works of art...I enjoy great music and appreciate all styles of dance...I am awe-inspired by poets, writers and filmmakers who capture an audience simply with words or emotions on the big-screen.  I'm also envious of natural talents like my grandmother and mom, who can  sew, quilt, draw, build, sculpt, paint, and create amazing things essentially out of nothing.  Even my grandpa and step-dad have the ability to re-purpose old furniture to look brand new, or build cabinets, desks or chairs.  While I'm at it, one of my cousins even went to school for photography and graphic design, my step-sister is studying fashion/interior design...so where do I fit in?!   In all honesty: I'M JEALOUS.  I've always desired to be that artistic person who can sit for hours and use my mind's inspiration to draw something stunning.  But reality is I CAN'T.  (If