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August Break – Day 1: Breakfast
1 Aug
Trying to switch it up with sliced tomatoes and eggs on multigrain sourdough (a small spread of veganaise, drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of pepper and kind infused salt) mmm
The August Break
26 Jul
It’s almost time for August. And this little blog space has been in the corners of my mind for months. I used to write much more frequently and have since built up quite a bit of hesitation before every blog post I attempt. I have conflicting thoughts in my head over what I want is space to be, especially with some changes coming up in my life… But while I’m pondering these things. My poor little Conversations blog sits dormant.
So I’m breaking the silence, visually.
I love what Susannah Conway says about her August Break…
Back in August 2010 I decided to give myself a break from writing blog posts and instead shared a photo or two each day as a way to be present in my days without the pressure of finding words. I blogged about it (of course), invited everyone to join me and lo, The August Break was born.
So here we go. Well… In a few more days that is.
Instagraming at @pausingbliss
{this moment}
24 Feb{this moment} – A SouleMama Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
A Hawaiian Pause
6 FebIt must be a sad soul who does not feel almost immediately refreshed and relaxed upon waking in Hawaii.
Livin’ the Dream
12 JanI just came across Martha Metzler’s blog where, rather than making New Year’s resolutions, she’s giving herself a new challenge each week. And I decided to play along, when the mood strikes. I’m just going to state right off the bat, that I give myself pull permission to just pop in on any of the weeks that jive with me.
Her first challenge is what hooked me… because rather than cataloging all the features and habits that we dislike about ourselves, turning them into aspects to overcome… she asked us to list 5 things we DON’T want to change about ourselves. Even for the relatively confident… it’s hard to do!
Here are my five.
- I’m very open to new things. New thoughts, ideas, perspectives… I love to hear other’s explain their own beliefs and opinions. New places, flavors, activities and experiences.
- I’m a great beginner. I love to learn and don’t mind asking questions or admitting when I don’t know something.
- I love to read. And as much as I love blogs and ebooks… I will always love holding a book in my hands.
- I’m creative. I enjoy making things, and I make some pretty dang cool things.
- I’m a good listener.
It is… um… nourishing… to think of the things that I appreciate about myself. Rather than the ones I’d like to change, or work on. Thanks for this fantastic idea, Martha.
As a last aspect of that first week’s challenge, she asks us to post a photo that we don’t analyze or critique of ourselves.
Most of the photos taken of me in the last few months have not been taken alone. So here is one of me and my little one.
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The Artist’s Way – Week One
19 Sep
I have tried to do the Artist’s Way dozens of time for about the past three and a half years. I’ve tried to do it solo and I’ve recruited friends… I have yet to make it past the second week. The morning pages are something I’ve managed to keep, however sporadically, and remain one of my little source of sanity.
So here I am, once again, at the beginning of the twelve weeks. Mary and Megan! I’m keeping an eye out for your posts!
Week One.
I actually do not like this chapter one bit. The reading is interesting, but the exercises… the monster hall of fame and writing a letter in my defense are not in any way appealing to me. Nor is drawing a villanizing picture of one of my past jerks. I know that she says that the things you resist are supposed to be the ones that are really cathartic for you… but really, I just can’t think of people in my history who have been particularly discouraging to any budding creativity. You know, besides myself. If I reach… I could say a couple art teachers. Only because if you turn work in late, and my work was always late, it gets completely discounted. Other than that, I’m at a loss.
The Champions were a cinch, two of my lovely college professors and a former boss. And actually, they stand out to me more so because they were supportive and encouraging of me as a person, in creative endeavors as well as most other things.
And of course… who doesn’t love the imagining 5 different lives exercise?! Always one of my favorites. (btw I was a writer, a professional dancer, a model, a teacher and a full-time mom. I want to know what you were!)
And of course… who doesn’t love the imagining 5 different lives exercise?! Always one of my favorites. (btw I was a writer, a professional dancer, a model, a teacher and a full-time mom. I want to know what you were!)
My artist’s date… I always feel like I have to pack a bunch of really amazing things into a couple of hours… but I tried to start “feeding the well” slowly this time. So, I spent an hour in an art store. Art Essentials is conveniently located two doors down from one of my jobs. I didn’t buy anything… I just looked, and touched, and read descriptions of tools I didn’t recognize, and entertained a variety of potential projects in my head as I walked through the aisles. Simple, yes. But I had a blast. I didn’t even realize an hour had passed until I was out. I flipped through books, looked at the phases of painting sunsets, different drawing techniques, metal art pieces and suggested camera angles. I picked out the kinds of portfolios I would want to have, should I ever have a need to fill a portfolio. I looked at dye, clay, woodworking tools, walnut oil based paint, canvases, composition books, and rows and rows of gorgeous papers and textures. Did I mention I had a blast? And of course, I couldn’t resist snapping a few photos with my phone too (at the top)… literally a feast for the eyes, hands and imagination.
As for my morning pages. I did miss one day. But I decided to go easy on myself because I’ve been pretty damn good with them otherwise. I even got so caught up in complaining one morning… that I went straight through to the fourth page. Is that something to brag about?
Okay girls, passing the torch! And I’m far more excited for Week Two’s exercises.
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