Oh man, It's full with highs and lows and dreams come true and ego attacks.... I commend you all out there for keeping on and taking breaks when you need it, and for enjoying the ride!
During this past week off-line and stepping away I've felt extremely grateful for so much lately, especially the supportive folks that i've connected with who share my woes and celebrations equally. My mom said something to the effect of when times are hard people either fight or flight or women tend to FLOCK. I love that. I see a painting coming with that one!
Gratitude list:
*all of you who bought my original art!
*dahlia season
*my children's book critique group*helping out at an awesome boutique
*my dentist who said today "my job is to help you love your teeth!" (a gentle reframing of "not to make you feel guilty for not flossing")
*andrea's minimalist knitting interview on minimalism and passion... YES!
*my dentist who said today "my job is to help you love your teeth!" (a gentle reframing of "not to make you feel guilty for not flossing")
*andrea's minimalist knitting interview on minimalism and passion... YES!
*my new organic long sleeved mandala shirts from Patagonia above-- gonna try to get some for my shop too!*turquoise paint... turquoise anything really!
*baby feet and well babies in general
*farmer's market saturdays with jen and shash
*lemon curd chocolate pies (with lemons from our meyer lemon tree out back)
*lemon curd chocolate pies (with lemons from our meyer lemon tree out back)
*planning a FUN art retreat in the spring
15 comments:
Love this whole post!
I'm thankful for the creative artists online like you, who continue to encourage me to keep on trucking and be the best me I can be. Sometimes it's a great reminder that we need to slow down and recognize all the small wonderful things in our every day lives.
Fun art retreat? I'm intrigued!
And also: Yay for Veronica Mars & Dahlias. xo
I'm looking forward to our dinner plans Thursday ~ I have some fun ideas that we need to talk about :)
xoxoxo
grateful for you and I to have more time together :)
I have to ask... lemon curd chocolate pies?? They sound amazing! Do you have a recipe???
Love those little feet !! and the mirror frame is great !
Thanks for leading an awesome example of a creative life. :) I'm trying to carve out a creative life too and I'm loving it. Love your work Mati and I love that you're a Veronica Mars fan! Awesome show. :)
♥Jenny
very cool patagonia shirt! nice work! something is in the air: i'm watching veronica mars, too. love that show!
you know what they say... "Only floss the teeth you want to keep".
what a positive post! i love it! and those patagonia tees are calling my name! so so good!
Such an optimistic and colorful post! <3
SOOOOOOO much goodness from such a good good lady.
i just adore you!
xo
c
so much in your post that reminds ME what i'm grateful for:) thank you for that!! you are a beautiful & inspiring lady,mati!!
I love, love, love reading the gratitude lists of other folks! It's so refreshing!!! Ditto on the dahlias! We've got some for the first time...late bloomers..but worth the wait!!! Have a great day!
Just stumbled across your blog-I love love love your paintings! Also I agree with the creative life and all the ups and downs that come along with it-but nothing feels better than living your dreams!
:) Lovely post. Beautiful colors!!!
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