Well now that I've started talking about it more seriously in the past few weeks, it's time to make a decision and sign up for a class...to paint or to draw? What do you guys think?
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Question of the Week
I've been looking into taking another art class for approximately 6 years a month now. Hahaha...truth be told, it has been about 6 years since I took my last art class when I was a college student (with the exception of a digital photography course I took for work and various scrapbook/card making classes) and I swore I would NEVER stop. Well now it's six years later and I have yet to pick up a pencil or paintbrush just for the pure joy of standing at an easel or peering down at a notebook on my lap and just creating art. Sad isn't it?
Well now that I've started talking about it more seriously in the past few weeks, it's time to make a decision and sign up for a class...to paint or to draw? What do you guys think?
Well now that I've started talking about it more seriously in the past few weeks, it's time to make a decision and sign up for a class...to paint or to draw? What do you guys think?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Strawberry Preserves
Well, unfortunately the preserves didn't turn out exactly as I had planned. They weren't as thick as I thought they would be, so perhaps I didn't boil them long enough. Oh well, they still tasted sweet and yummy on my english muffin this morning.
I'm afraid that I also couldn't get Andy to try any so the jury is still out beyond my opinion. I'll bring some extra jars in for co-workers tomorrow and see if we can get some more feedback seeing as how we currently have SEVEN little jars worth in the fridge!
In other recipe news, I forgot that I already committed to making oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies next. So be on the lookout for updates with pictures over the weekend. Happy Tuesday. :)
I'm afraid that I also couldn't get Andy to try any so the jury is still out beyond my opinion. I'll bring some extra jars in for co-workers tomorrow and see if we can get some more feedback seeing as how we currently have SEVEN little jars worth in the fridge!
In other recipe news, I forgot that I already committed to making oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies next. So be on the lookout for updates with pictures over the weekend. Happy Tuesday. :)
Monday, May 17, 2010
Aprons and Smocks
...ok, already time for random thoughts from me. Aprons and smocks are probably two of my favorite things in the world! When I'm wearing either one, it means I'm being creative and that puts a smile on my face.
Recently Andy and I decided to clean out the "bad" food in our lives and introduced a "whole food" diet into our home. One of the best side effects of this effort is finding cool recipes on websites and cooking/baking a lot more. So far, I've made lemon poppy-seed muffins found here and I'm excited to try some other recipes from that same site. Maybe the carrot cake pancakes or the red velvet cupcakes next. YUMMY! The photos on her site are just as yummy as the food too. Wish I could get my photos to that level!
Tonight I tried canning some fresh strawberry preserves from a Yankee Magazine video. I haven't tried them yet, but the little jars looked oh so pretty lined up. I'll let you know how it turned out tomorrow when I try it out over a wheat english muffin for breakfast. Maybe Andy will even give it a try!
Recently Andy and I decided to clean out the "bad" food in our lives and introduced a "whole food" diet into our home. One of the best side effects of this effort is finding cool recipes on websites and cooking/baking a lot more. So far, I've made lemon poppy-seed muffins found here and I'm excited to try some other recipes from that same site. Maybe the carrot cake pancakes or the red velvet cupcakes next. YUMMY! The photos on her site are just as yummy as the food too. Wish I could get my photos to that level!
Tonight I tried canning some fresh strawberry preserves from a Yankee Magazine video. I haven't tried them yet, but the little jars looked oh so pretty lined up. I'll let you know how it turned out tomorrow when I try it out over a wheat english muffin for breakfast. Maybe Andy will even give it a try!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
A Fresh New Look
I've been playing around with updated designs on the ol' blog today...trying to get back into the swing of things with posting my daily thoughts, happenings and overall inspirations...as well as some photos! I'm trying to get back to my artistic roots and bring my creativity out of hiding. We'll see how it goes, but I'm hoping it re-ignites my crafty spirit.
Andy decided to join in on the fun as well...although I think he mostly wants to RANT about the heartbreak that the Bruins caused us all last night! Hehehe. I think he also wants to keep friends and family updated about his day-to-day activities and his semi-professional sports commentating that occurs quite often from the couch. He hasn't posted his first entry yet, but a little someone I know helped set him up with a customized banner to get started. Check it out when he posts and leave him some words of encouragement so he keeps up with sharing!
And while we're on the subject of sharing...here's a fun flower picture from Hawaii last year! Man, I can't wait until we get to go back.
Andy decided to join in on the fun as well...although I think he mostly wants to RANT about the heartbreak that the Bruins caused us all last night! Hehehe. I think he also wants to keep friends and family updated about his day-to-day activities and his semi-professional sports commentating that occurs quite often from the couch. He hasn't posted his first entry yet, but a little someone I know helped set him up with a customized banner to get started. Check it out when he posts and leave him some words of encouragement so he keeps up with sharing!
And while we're on the subject of sharing...here's a fun flower picture from Hawaii last year! Man, I can't wait until we get to go back.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
A Picture Says a Thousand Words...
Saw this image on my friend Steph's blog today and it stopped me dead in my tracks...
A lot of craziness (both good and bad) have been occurring in my life over the past six months. And just when I thought I was finally starting to figure things out; I was thrown for another loop! I'm choosing to see this as an opportunity to slow down and really think about what I want in life. Realize that it truly does "all happen for a reason" and stop focusing at finding that light at the end of the tunnel and figuring it all out, but instead paying attention to all the beauty and life that lives inside the tunnel and see what it has to teach me along the journey.
Image from notebook doodles.
A lot of craziness (both good and bad) have been occurring in my life over the past six months. And just when I thought I was finally starting to figure things out; I was thrown for another loop! I'm choosing to see this as an opportunity to slow down and really think about what I want in life. Realize that it truly does "all happen for a reason" and stop focusing at finding that light at the end of the tunnel and figuring it all out, but instead paying attention to all the beauty and life that lives inside the tunnel and see what it has to teach me along the journey.
Image from notebook doodles.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Thanksgiving Day Recap in Photos
Andy and I hosted Mom and Dad for Thanksgiving this year! Here were some photos from our day together.
I know I'm a little behind...but stay tuned for Christmas photos and "holiday" cards that will be going in the mail this week. Yup, you guessed it...they were originally Christmas cards, then they became New Year's cards, now they are "holiday" cards. Andy suggested I just hold off until next year, but I refuse to give up the good fight of crossing everything left off my holiday to-do list. Hehehe!
I know I'm a little behind...but stay tuned for Christmas photos and "holiday" cards that will be going in the mail this week. Yup, you guessed it...they were originally Christmas cards, then they became New Year's cards, now they are "holiday" cards. Andy suggested I just hold off until next year, but I refuse to give up the good fight of crossing everything left off my holiday to-do list. Hehehe!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
And Another Year Begins...
Well, it's been an awfully looooong time since I've posted anything and that is just not acceptable. Even if I can only post a quick thought or quote of the day...or just post a quick snapshot from the week or a song lyric that stuck with me for the day.
Andy even asked me if he can join in on the postings or if we can start another blog about our adventures together; which I thought was a fun idea, but reminded me even MORE that I need to get back to updating my own blog first.
Soooo, to ease back into things a quick list of "goals" for the new year, since I've never really been one for "resolutions," and my word of the year inspired by Ali Edwards:
1. Get back on track with my running and complete at least three 5Ks
2. Complete the two-week triathlon with my Mom in February
3. Give people the benefit of the doubt more and try to see things from their point of view before forming my own opinion (work and personal)
4. Forgive
5. Make time for ME
6. Be easier on myself
7. Reconnect with friends and try harder to stay in touch
8. Create a budget and stick too it
9. Visit Dunkin' Donuts less often :)
10. Find my creativity again
And in honor of the "one little word" concept, my word for 2010 is GRATITUDE. This past year has included a lot of emotions and feelings...excitement, happiness, pain, sadness, loss, anger, regret, love, strength and many more. Over the past few months, I have taken a step back and forced myself to find the good in life and hold onto the things I appreciate the most...family, friends, health, happiness and the overall belief that things do get better; that life does go on; and that YOU are indeed in charge of your own happiness and the window that frames how you view your little world. I'm ready to say goodbye to 2009 and look forward to all the happiness I will create in 2010. The future's so bright...we've got to wear shades!
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