another go-round

i went thru "The Artist's Way" book a couple of years ago and today while trying to find something in my closet, i came across a notebook that i used for my "morning pages" back then. i saw how much creativity had become unblocked from working in the book last time and was amazed to see how many goals i had actually reached since i began writing in the pages!
so i have decided to do another round in the book and get started back on my "morning pages" and artist dates.
i borrowed this book from my mother in law (yeah, she's got a great library) last time so this time i will have a new book of my own to write in, highlight and underline in, and get all wrinkled from flipping thru the pages. aahhhhh!

Moving forward

looking back at my last post, i can see how much time has passed and how much my lil' one has grown. he's now 3 months old and i find myself back into a "nesting" mind frame. now that he's sleeping more and i'm not carrying a ton of extra weight around, i feel motivated to be getting things done around here.
this week i'm focused on organizing. sure, it's a pain but once you get started there is an excitement that comes when you see how much better things can be! every day or so i take on a new area... monday was the kitchen hutch, tuesday was the back yard (we potted up some lovely flowers and herbs), then today it's my desk/computer space. what brought most of this on is re-reading the book "Getting Things Done" by David Allen. i have read it over before but that was more than a year ago. reading it again has sparked some new ideas and reminders for keeping up on my "shtuff".
are you feeling like your mind will explode with all the to-do lists and projects that need working on? take a look in GTD and you will be ready to go out and buy a bunch of office supplies, sticky notes, and maybe even a label maker!! organizing can be fun... and artful if you let it.

the ZNE book club

i'm excited to be part of my first "book club" experience. i have been a member of the variaZioNE mixed media artist network for quite a while but have not had much of a chance to really participate in all the fun activities and such as much as i would like. i finally decided to jump on in! all are welcome to join in too so if you like to come along with me, the more the merrier. plus, your entrance fee will benefit our little furry friends in need of rescue! you have until Feb 17, 2008 to get entrance to the club so check it out right away!

this month's book is Collage Unleashed by Traci Bautista