thoughts + discussion

I love how we are forever reminded of things we learned in kindergarten or young age. K.I.S.S. is one of those statements I learned way back…that stands for Keep It Simple Stupid! I guess it’s not that nice, but it’s somewhat like tough love, I suppose. I’m continually amazed at how it applies in so [...]

Posted on July 30, 2010 at 11:07 pm

Even though I’m busy as a bee, I always find time to get a bit of art journaling in here and there. It’s helpful to just leave your art journal open and do what you can, when you can. I was just listening to the latest Creative Living with Jamie podcast where she interviews Stampington [...]

Posted on July 27, 2010 at 3:23 pm

I looked at my calendar today and realized that it’s nearing the end of July. The pressure of assignments due is really getting to me and my list of possible projects is overflowing. It can be suffocating to start a week in this way. I know that I have many interests but I can never [...]

Posted on July 26, 2010 at 3:29 pm

So I have this weird fascination over the rolls of hay here in Italy. Giant machines roll up the fields into these spirals of hay and they sit all over the Tuscan hills to dry out. It’s a magnificent sight to see, especially when there’s a huge expansive field full of them. The dot the [...]

Posted on July 23, 2010 at 2:46 pm

I’ve been thinking about how our perspective on a situation holds so much power over the journey. We all go through ups and downs in our lives, but someone with a cheery disposition, with a cool head and a smile on their face – seem to be enjoying their life much more. On the flip [...]

Posted on July 21, 2010 at 5:44 pm