The number one question I am asked as I travel for my day job is “do you like ALL the travel?”, usually said in a tone that says “you surely don’t”. In fact, someone asked me this again today. Admittedly traveling almost weekly does have its challenges, but I always answer this question the same way, with simple gratitude for … Keep reading…
With no time off between business trips (I don’t count helping someone pack all weekend being off :), I flew to Omaha, and then drove 2 hours to Sioux City Iowa last night to begin 4 nights working with a client there for my day job. Did I mention that I finally bought a new bright … Keep reading…
Before I started my 30 day commitment, I would give lip service to making art my priority, but many things would distract me. Now my feet are being held to the fire by this 30 day commitment, and documenting my journey along the way. This is working so well, that I envision this turning into a 60 day … Keep reading…
Up at 6am this morning to do a bit of art before I begin helping my cousin adjust to her new home. The movers spent yesterday moving her out of the home she has been in for the past 20 years, and into a senior community with less than half the square footage. My energy, … Keep reading…
An added bonus to my week in New Orleans was being able to look up at this beautiful piece of art every day as I worked. Amazing ceiling with a view. Made me feel like I was working in an art museum! After spending 5 amazing days in New Orleans for my sweet day job, Robert … Keep reading…
… is a creative, inspiring, connected, abundant livelihood. The sweet truth about this vision? I already have this with my day job. Each morning at 5am I start my day by meditating and giving gratitude for all that I have right NOW, every sweet part of it, from my darling husband, to small luxuries like a comfy bed in a … Keep reading…
Finding energy to do art at night after a fully engaged and fun day with my job has sometimes been a challenge. Honestly, curling up in bed with a book, sounds rather peaceful right about now. Yet during times like these, I remind myself of my 30 commitment, and this is enough to push past my resistance, … Keep reading…
For the next 4 days, my luxurious hotel room will be my “art studio”. What you don’t see in this pic, however, is that my Mac laptop has already crashed 4 times in the last 20 minutes. This will make any kind of art this morning, and this trip, more challenging. Looks like I’m going to be searching for an … Keep reading…
I just realized that for the first 6 days of my 30 day 5 a.m commitment, I was sleeping in my own bed each night, with complete control over how each day would evolve. TODAY I move to the other schedule I’ve set up for this 30 day challenge, the one where I wake up in a hotel room, have … Keep reading…