Creativity

Let me just say my mind is exhausted.  I took a risk and signed up for a two day workshop on art journaling taught by a local artist.  I learned so many techniques that I overloaded the creativity center of my brain - if in fact it was still there.  The journal you see here is not the journal I made - this one is expertly created by my ever so talented instructor Valerie Sjodin.  Mine is still a work in progress and hopefully there will be a day I can show it to you.  Between the Golden paints (beautiful by the way), Gesso (didn't even know what that was until this weekend), acrylic mat medium (again a new product), brushes, sponges, stencils, pens, spray, and water I was overwhelmed with the potential.  I will definitely be continuing to practice these techniques.  While you are waiting to see mine why don't you check out Valerie's blog and then go get creative.

Lean In

Hillary - first trip to NCAA Western Regional Championship

Lean In!  It has so many meanings, most importantly that you deserve to be where you are, you are worthy of that spot you are at, you've earned that spot, you are talented and most of all you confident.  Sure that sounds easy, and for some folks it is easy.  For my family not so much.  I have been wondering why that is.  Was it something in our parenting? Is it an innate characteristic?  Is it because I'm still trying to believe that myself?  Whatever the answer is - and I'll probably never know - I have just one wish and that is to believe in yourself.  You are worthy, talented, beautiful, smart.  Oh my I could go on all day with adjectives.  Bottom line - you earned this so enjoy it!  

(well ok - that gal next to you might be a bit intimidating but I know you can chase her down)