Boring Blog today, folks.

Song lyrics that have been meaningful to me lately:

"I wanna dance the tango with chance and I wanna ride on the wire, cause nothin gets done with dust in your gun and nobody respects a liar...so goodbye for while I'm off to explore every boundary and every door...I'm goin' north." -Missy Higgins

"...so the best thing that I can give to you is for you to go and leave me alone...you've got growin up to do..." -Joshua Radin

"...starin' down the stars, jealous of the moon and you wish you could fly, but you stay where you are like there's nothing you can do if you're too scared to try..." -Nickle Creek

All very bold. All, in some way, made a bit of an impact on me. All are quite nice to listen to as well.

Today's Pearl of Wisdom:
Read a book. Brilliant Idea.

Sweet babies and the words that they say...

One of my recent undertakings has been a wildlife mural in the home of some family-friends. I am very much enjoying this project because I've never actually tackled this type of imagery and it isn't the same ole' flowers and polka dots that i usually get commissioned to paint. This, my friends has presented me with a challenge and provided me an opportunity to apply my eduacation. I love that.

Yesterday, while I was putting the final touches on the antlers of the deer, I was accompanied by the homeowners' grand-daughter...sweet sweet child...a 4th grader. Her younger sister also paid me a visit.

There were a few things I took away from their visit:
1. We should transfer funds from the NASA program to a study on how to harness the energy of children and run vehicles on it.
2. I have an immense respect for parents who make an effort to preserve the innocence of their children.
3. The wonder of a child displayed in even the smallest event such as observation of an artist moves me because it is pure and is not concerned with obligation nor is it interrupted by other important things to do.
4. After being asked the question, "Do you like being older?" My stomach started to hurt and I realized that even though I love to play and sing and dance and imagine just like these kiddos, my literal childhood is just a memory and a bunch of photos. I'm a big girl now.

One more thing I will share:

Though I have not been an Obama supporter up until this point, I found it very encouraging today to witness the amount of support that he does have. As long as he is making decisions that are positive, I will do my best to pray for him as he leads our country and I will join with other Americans in supporting him. I think it is nice to see so many people excited about the things that are about to happen in our country.

Today's Pink Pearl of Wisdom:
Allow something wonderful to happen...every. single. day. I dare you.

*not sure where I found that picture but isn't it simply delicious?

Waiting for something exciting...

My life:

1. Bridesmaid dress shopping for my sis...this event alone has inspired to to skip the country when and if I tie the knot. Period.

2. Regular field trips. Yesterday? To the Jennie Stevens Smith Library in big NA. I have to find reasons to get dressed each day. Exploring places I rarely visit is kind of an adventure too...I suppose.

3. Work. Everyday. Always something in my path that needs to be prettied up. What's next? Who knows. Still playing catch-up. Probably will be until this summer sometime.

4. Christmas shopping. A little behind, right? I know.

5. Fixing my Tomtom. Basically, I am fixing to lash out at customer service for this device. I am approaching my 7th call to these guys...bright and early monday morning...as soon as the line becomes available. They are going to hate my by the time this is all over.

Ok. That's all. I'm done.

Today's pearl of Wisdom:
Second chances have the potential to result the same way as that of the first chance. Preparation is key.

Teacup Delight.

This is just a wild guess but I'm going to say that most of you have never wondered what the background of my laptop looks like. Well it is your lucky day.

The picture above is what I see each time I look at my screen...and it makes me a happy girl. Because I like to pretend I am her. Because I would love to be the one sitting in a beautiful fluffy dress in an empty beautiful room surrounded by teacups.

How Beautiful.

I imagine the room is probably chilly but she is perfectly satisfied because the sun rays are warming her shoulders. There is something pleasant and relaxing and serene about her. And one day, I will be her. Maybe not sitting sharing my time with teacups as she so gracefully does, but in my own pleasant and beautiful way, I will be her. Maybe sitting in my floor, surrounded by colored pencils or paint tubes. Whatever it is, it will be my teacups. And I will be her.

Today's Pearl of wisdom:
Find your teacups, surround yourself with them, and be happy.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.

I think it is safe to say that this picture explains a whole lot. It is also an apology of sorts to all those out there who deserve one. Amen.

Today's Pearl of Wisdom:
Don't be the mouse...be the cheese.

Ode to the Squirrel Squad

As you all know, I'm once again home. And Ingomar has characters. Lots of characters. Today, one of my best friends revealed herself to be a true one of the super human persuasion.

As we drove down the road, she said, " Hey yall, guess what I did today!?!" Of course, we said..."what?" At this time, she proceeded to explain to us in true superhero form how she had single-handedly chased a flying squirrel from her kitchen. She explained that she had a broom in one hand and a fly swatter in the other. She was also sporting yellow rubber gloves to prevent bites from this potentially rabid beast. Yes, one of my best friends is the leader of the newly formed Squirrel Squad. She openly admitted that she should have worn a collander on her head to make the event more perfect but I, for one, was perfectly satisfied with the picture she had painted of herself flaling her arms about chasing this animal while her weenie dog barked in support.

Stories such as this from friends such as her are what make my life not only bearable, but exciting. I don't know where I would be without my friends and I certainly don't know who I would be for they are a huge part of who I am. They are humor and love. They are consistent when nothing and no one else is. I love them and I thank my God for them each chance I get.

Today's Pearl of Wisdom:
Those who think too much of themselves often think very little.

The picture says it all.

Even though I have direction, drive, motivation, support, inspiration, imagination, curiosity, creativity and education on my side, i'm still trying to decide how to apply it all. This journey thing that I am embarking on is slow. One day at a time. And I can't map it out like a spring break trip...I just have to let it happen. There are parts that are very out of my control and that scares me...in good and bad ways. Wonder what's next...

Today's Pearl of Wisdom:
Sometimes its okay to speak up and make your presence known. Other times, not so much. Learn to distinguish one from the other.