Weighted Heart March 28, 2009

This is a postcard I received and I absolutely LOVE it. The style, the lil fishies. It is wonderful. I had to share.

Yesterday there was only one, but when I went to get the mail today I saw this:

Spring is Coming!!!

This is my favorite picture. (sorry there are so many!)

And last but not least…..my new baby succulents. I’m starting a succulent garden. Yay!

I went to the botanical garden on Sunday, and they were selling these guys and some cacti. I’ve been wanting to start a garden, and these are perfect for beginner. They’re sitting on the edge of my desk. I really do hope I can keep these alive. It’s orchid month, and they have some absolutely beautiful flowers. (I think I said that in my last post).

I have started my vet assistant training. Yay! I got to see brand new baby newfoundland puppies. Those dogs are huge and beautiful and slobbery. I’m really excited about this job. One more week of training and then I officially start (and the real learning starts).

I’m shooting in states this weekend. Which is probably a bad idea cause I hurt my wrist on Monday somehow…and it is really killing me. I can’t even really hold my bow up. Despite this fact, I shot alright today, and hopefully I’ll do well tomorrow. National results are in, I got 41 out of 118. I was hoping to be in the 10-20 range…so this kinda stinks. But for not shooting for three years…that’s pretty good.

I watched ‘The boy in the striped pajamas’ and now my heart hurts. I don’t really want to rant or vent or even talk about it. It was a good movie, in terms that it really moves you. Unfortunately, it moved me to tears, and now I’m sad for humanity. Cause of course right after this movie was a special on human trafficking….and that was rough to. It really does make me sad that people have had to/go through such rough lives. I live in my wonderful lil life, without ever a thought for things like that. And the scum that facilitates that…….ugh. Makes my heart and soul ache.

So overall, doing great. I’m trying to catch up on posting, cause I’ve been stressing out about my sketchbook. It needs to be filled by Monday and I’m almost done. Now I just need to write an about the artist section, and a thank you section. I’m really happy with how it’s coming out.

A Father’s Dreams March 24, 2009

I’m reading a book called “Make Your Creative Dreams Real” by SARK. In it one of the questions is ‘What were your parents dreams?’ Sadly…I realized I didn’t know. I had never asked. So this morning I asked my dad what a dream of his was when he was a kid. And he answered to be an artist. I then asked him why he doesn’t draw anymore…he looked at me a little confused and answered that he did. He said he is an artist, everyday he sees and creates things that other people can’t see. It manifested itself in the form of corian for my father. He really is good at what he does, and he really does see things differently then other people. What it could be.

I realized I had a very narrow-minded concept of art. That I thought it had to be on paper or canvas and done with designated ‘art supplies’. My dad turned his art into something that could support him, which is something that not alot of artists can do. I never thought of my dad as an artist…well, not professionally, but I love that he sees himself this way. And I do to. I think instead of a carpenter. I’m going to call my dad an artist from now on.

I asked him what a dream of his was that he had now. He said to see his kids successful. I asked if he had any dreams for him. He said not really. That he could honestly say he lived all his dreams and that he was content.

How many people can say that! That is amazing. I never realized any of this about my father. I am so glad I asked.

Tidbits March 23, 2009

What does your name mean: ‘One who is like God’ ‘Successful and Smart’

High school graduation year: 2003

Summer memory: Traveling Europe

What’s on your mousepad: nothing, it’s plain black

In the car- ac or windows: Windows

Do you believe in yourself: Yes, I do!

Favorite game: (Card) Euchre (Board) Pictionary (Computer) FFXI (Video) Okami, Katamari, and Zelda

Favorite sounds: laughter, instrumental music, and rain

Favorite smell: campfire and fall scents (cinnamon, pumpkin, apple cider)

Worst feeling in the World: Being Alone

Best feeling in the World: Accomplishment

Favorite thing to do on a weekend: A trip to somewhere new.

Favorite soundtrack: Currently: Slumdog Millionaire

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I don’t even know where I see myself in one year….but hopefully married..happy…successful

First thought in the morning: (if woken up by alarm) darn….I wish I could lay here for just a little bit longer. (if I wake up on my own) It’s going to be a good day….and I’m insanely comfortable right now.

Do you get motion sickness: I’ve only gotten it once in my life…and it was horrible.

Rollercoasters- deadly or exciting: Both. I’m not a huge fan of roller coasters, but I like riding them once in awhile.

Future son names: Darian, Jessie/Jamie, Ryan

Future daughter names: Alanna,  Zoe, Rae

Chocolate or Vanilla cake: depends on my mood, usually vanilla

Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: if I told you, I’d have to kill you….okay, I don’t, but I have a ton of pillows

Thunderstorms cool or scary: Super cool, and any sane person should realize how powerful and a lil scary they are.

If you could meet one person in the World, who would it be: Kate T. Williamson

What do you wear to bed: nothing. I love the feel of sheets on my skin.

Do you eat stems of broccoli: yesm

If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be: the red it is now.

If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: I don’t know what it would be, it would definitely be something very important to me. I would have it behind my ear/on my neck, so I could hide it. Or..if I was feeling very rebellious I would get it on the inside of my write. I also kind of like the idea of one on my hipbone.

Favorite brand of gum: I actually don’t like gum much…but if I had to pick one. Orbit.

What is your favorite quote: I love quotes…I couldn’t possibly choose just one. But my latest quote is “Your life is an occassion. Rise to it.”

Have you ever been in love: Yes

What’s on your walls in your room: One wall is dedicated to inspiration (pictures, quotes, project ideas, colors, new recipes), posters, things from around the world (fan from spain, masks from venice, ceramic from greece….), other odds and ends, and a mirror.

Is the glass half-empty or half-full: what’s in the glass? good – half full. bad – half empty.

Pick a song that describes yourself or that you can relate to: ‘The Village in May’ by Joe Hisaishi and ‘Feeling Good’ by Michael Buble

Which do you prefer- Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos: cool ranch

Which one, Coke or Pepsi: I used to like pepsi, but then I went to Europe…now I like coke better.

When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice their: general build, hair, and eyes. Their outlook on life is really important too.

What’s under your bed: the bags I use when I’m traveling, a purple fuzzy stool, and some extra cork board.

Have you ever been skinny dipping: no…and I need to change this.

Do you make fun of people: I try not to..I pick on my friends, but I feel that’s different then making fun of people.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime: nope

One pillow or two: three 🙂

Pets: Gremlin has passed away this week – so no more hamster. I do still have two bunnies (Zoe and Nala) and I have been taking care of the family bunny (Calvin). I would kill for a little puppy of my own. But I need to make some money and get a place of my own first.

Word or Phrase you overuse: Glorious. It’s all good. True Story. EEP! Aiyeeeee! (The last two are sound effects that I overuse.)

Do you get along with your parents: Very well.

Favorite song at the moment: ‘I’m Yours’ by Jason Mraz and ‘O Saya’ by A.R. Rahman & M.I.A.

Favorite subject in school: art and music

Least favorite subject in school: history

Favorite Holiday: Christmas and Thanksgiving

Have you ever been inside a police car: Yes I have.

What do you think of hot dogs: I love hot dogs. All beef. And ballpark. Yum!

Favorite Christmas Movie: Miracle of 34th Street.

What’s your favorite piece of jewelry: My silver swirl earrings and my bracelets from Spain and Greece.

Favorite hobby: I am a serial hobbiest. I can’t stick with one. I bounce from one to the other and then back again. Currently, painting.

What’s one trait you hate about yourself: That I sometimes let other people’s judgements of me effect how I feel about myself.

Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: I enjoy having live plants on my desk. I have a lot of books to read from the library. It is a beautiful day outside.

Name 5 drinks you regularly drink: Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, Water, OceanSpray Juice, Other Teas, and Orange Juice

Current worry: That I won’t like my job, and I’ll never find on that I’m excited about.

Where would you like to go: Japan (and many many more places)

Favorite Place to Be: bookstore, art store, and my room….is that a bad thing?

Do you own slippers: Of course! Although I’ve almost worn all the way through them, so I need to keep an eye out for new ones soon.

What color shirt are you wearing right now: Um….I’m not….I’m in a sportsbra. I just got back from working out! It was warm, give me a break…..

Do you like sleeping on satin sheets: Never have, but I’ll put that on my list of things to do.

Can you whistle: Slightly, I wish I could whistle better. Like a melody and different pitches.

Favorite color: Blue

Does someone have a crush on you: I hope so. Secret admirers make us believe what we had always hoped would be true.

What is your favorite book: Currently, the first one that comes to mind is ‘An Illustrated Life’ by Danny Gregory.

I feel the need to be ridiculous! March 21, 2009

Just a bunch of leaves that caught my eye.

I feel the need to be ridiculous! To do something spontaneous and outside my box and new and unexpected! I feel so alive and the possibilities for today are endless. I wish I could share this feeling, to have it ignite someone else the way it has ignited my soul. Like a match suddenly stuck.

Today I’m going to write a note to those who inspire me. I don’t know them personally, but through their artwork and books they have touched me and made my day, my life better. So I’m going to thank them, because people don’t do that often enough. You never know, it might be the highlight of their day, and that’s the least I could do for them after what they’ve done for me.

“I have been touched by lives I didn’t know existed.”

And I’m truly grateful for it.

I’m off on an adventure today. It shall be wonderful!

New life, New Blog March 18, 2009

Hi all,

I’m abandoning my livejournal account, and starting this new blog. Just for thoughts, questions, ideas, and laughter.

I feel better, happier, healthier, prettier. Life is good, and that is wonderful.

I found this frog exhibit at the zoo Monday..and feel in love. They are baby Amazon Milk Frogs and they are incredibly adorable. I just had to share.