Tag Archives: Holidays!

Oct15

Crafty.

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Arts and crafts were a huge part of my childhood… at school, through girl scouts, with my mom, my friend Jennifer, and her mom Ms. Susan.

We made jewelry and painted on wood blocks… and every holiday there was a project.

 

For the first time in a long time, a holiday has a project. :)

 

Mom and Ms. Susan saw a decoration in a store, and decided to make their own.  They sent me pictures and I immediately longed for the days of glue guns and puff paint.

 

So, Mom got me a plastic pumpkin, black paint, sequined trim, let me borrow her glue gun… and I got crafty today. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

xo.

Sep22

Autumn’s Inauguration.

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My associations with Summer are not negative, however, as the season wanes on I long for the (hope) of cooler weather and the commencement of the holidays.

 

With my spirit and energy renewing… the first day of fall has me connected with the same giddy feelings I have had for this time of year since I was a little girl.

 

This day is special for Jerry and me as well… when we were newly dating the opening 24 hours of this season became a fun filled adventure where work was dismissed and love was welcomed.

 

… and here are a few of the autumn adornments that can be seen in the Harris Home. <3

 

xo.

Jul8

Learn your language.

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Acknowledge irritations, and spend time with all that soothes.

Revel in free will.

Find reassurance within.

Accept wise words, anger does have a place.

Choose to feel.

Breathe… no, really breathe.  Keep breathing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

xo.

Jul4

Self Reminders: Volume 18

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* It’s never too late to make peace with your body, even if you just realized there was a war going on… (Quotes from an article I serendipitously stumbled upon)

“Illness comes for a reason, and in itself may actually be a positive opportunity to stop and examine one’s life, to get rid of an addiction or toxic lifestyle, or to turn from focus on strictly material matters to relationships, or to seek spiritual help or growth.”

“You are the one who knows your body best, and as you go through these observations try to expand your awareness beyond your own life to see also how these or other dis-harmonies are reflected in your own self, and the relationships with your friends, family, and even your community. As crazy as it sounds, ultimately it is your own choice to heal or not to heal as it is your own innate healing ability that is activated by your desire to get well.“

“It is possible that even a single period of intense stress lasting months such as occurs with a divorce, death of a family member, loss of job, a bankruptcy or other life-changing event may eventually lead to serious damage to the tissues which could trigger the development of a chronic disease such as cancer. Decades of habitual emotional distress can have a similar effect like living long term in an unhappy relationship or working for a boss who is awful to you.”

“The body itself has no power to generate illness; illness is merely the shadow thrown by the mind. A healthy mind will shadow forth a healthy body; an unhealthy mind will shadow forth an unhealthy body. Every new cell created in the body is either negative or a positive thought in form.”

It’s time for me to heal myself.  I feel like my real journey is just beginning… and I’m ready.

 

 

*  Make every day a day you would relive…

… beautiful afternoons with family…

 

 

* … Silly evenings with your best friend…

 

 

xo.

May4

Charming Abyss.

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A late evening sketch.

Rounding out the 48th, or so, hour of this beautiful period of free-fall.  In between attachments.  Processing an ending, anticipating a beginning.

An analytical mind finding parallels between the number of years worked (5) and the number of days off (5).  Deeming each day the release of the corresponding year.

Day 2, year 2.  May 2008-May 2009.  A promotion, a break-up, a new relationship, an illness.

A new thought…what about holidays that last for as many days as birthdays we have had? :)   A truly individualized retreat.

Ahhh, where my mind wonders. :)

………………………..(and) In the midst of drawings, self-care, release, and relaxation………….

…………………….I’m working on seeing myself as those who love me do. <3

xo.

Feb14

Inspired Energy

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For me, as of late, there has been a slowing of creative word pairings.  I feel as though I have been consistently immersed in so many incredible experiences that simply being has been a satisfying mode of expression.  This makes sense considering I am involved in an dynamic production that includes superb and vitalizing people.

Since my creativity has escaped my traditional forms of processing, I figured I might as well capture inspired moments on film.

Some highlights of Valentine’s Day 2012-

An impromptu photo shoot with our dinner, king crab legs…

Cards exchanged and received…

A very special kitty…

… and the most amazing husband, ever.

Thankful for all that enlivens me.

xo.

Jan29

Self Reminders: Volume 13

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*  Take a step out of your comfort zone, find out how comfortable it may actually be.

*  Remember last Monday when you were on a beautiful beach in the Bahamas?  You can still be there tomorrow.  :) Carry the peace with you through any chaos.

*  Sometimes you just have to get dessert. (Even if you just take a bite.)

 

xo.

Jan4

Unintentional Resolutions.

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I try not to make New Year’s Resolutions. I feel bad enough when I am unable to cross something off of my daily (professional and personal) to-do lists. Announcing and committing to multiple intentions has the potential to cause me anxiety and guilt.

However, something about 2012 is different, and it has me energized.

Two themes have been hovering over me as of late and I am feeling bold enough to declare them as my New Year’s Resolutions. Although I am rejecting my natural tendency to get too specific or overanalyze the goals that have announced their presence in my psyche.

Here are my broad and general resolutions for 2012.

The first involves money… and I want to keep it that simple. 1. Save Money… this could be in any facet; 401K, investing, creating a separate savings account… I just want to start putting a little something-something away for oh you know, everything (house, future baby, retirement- okay, I am NOT analyzing it like that, too overwhelming :) ). Just keeping it simple, save money. :)

The second resolution has to do with health. Just me promising myself to make little changes… more yoga, more gym, new doctor (my appointment is January 19th!), more healthy food…. and possibly get a yoga certification?

Yoga is therapeutic for me on numerous levels… Which is why this article I read today did not surprise me http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1891271,00.html (and I will be researching the yoga-therapy training…. hmmmmmm :) )

See! There I go getting too specific again. It is really simple… 1. Save Money 2. Improve My Health.

… and speaking of yoga, here I am having fun with my new, environmentally friendly, yoga mat (A Christmas present from Mom. :) ).

xo.

Jan1

Self Reminders: Volume 12

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*  Not saying I have ever done this… but, if you fall asleep on the couch before midnight on December 31st, you can always watch your DVR’d episode of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, “count down” to twelve, and get your kiss at 5 pm the next day. :)

*  Enjoy the hustle and bustle… but also take it slow and regain balance.  Allow both actions to foster their own unique ways of healing.

*  Get the message… :)

 

xo.

Dec28

Within you.

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Within you-

The perfectly ripened fruit of creativity.

Words that stir.

Inspired, sustained energy.

Dreams of harmonious design.

Extrasensory awareness.

A gift that quenches the darkness.

-Reveal your interior.

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As the year winds down I am avoiding the post-holiday slump by striving to connect even more deeply with my creative-self.

I am armed with an invigorated sense of who I am (and new art supplies from Santa :) ).

My recent milestone birthday and the approaching new year have roused a theme of evolution inside of me. I look forward to sharing my inspired musings. <3

xo.