Post #52

I am reminded daily that the process of learning is lifelong. Some concepts are easy to understand, while some take some time and thought. Regardless, the process is really quite fantastic. Simple, maybe, but it shouldn't be taken for granted.

Post #51

Wishing you a belated Happy New Year, folks!

It's hard to believe that it is already 2011, though I know it will be a great year! 2010 was pretty fantastic, as it was in that year that I found the one person that truly is my other half. I'm so blessed to have him in my life, as I am blessed to have the friends and family that support me daily.

I have created some new post-it notes that I will soon be distributing throughout the city (or beyond). About half of them are hand-written sayings or words of advice, which I'm kind of excited to get out in circulation. If you're just visiting my blog for the first time, the main reason for the blog is to sort of spread the love, in a sense. My first couple posts detail the post0it note project in more detail. The last several months have been very busy for me, so I haven't updated the blog much, but I want to get better at doing so.

If you have found a post-it note, drop a line and let me know what you thought. Better yet, pass it on if it moved you in any way. I just want to make the world a better, happier place...even if that means by doing something so small as leaving a few words on a post-it note in a bathroom stall or on a store shelf.

Embrace the new year!!

Post #50

A new post is long overdue. I've been so consumed with school and work and trying to have a life that I've neglected to post for several months. Thankfully, the semester is drawing to a close and I want to be more dedicated to this project, starting tonight. I found a few of my post-it notes and plan on taking a couple to class tonight and leaving them around the building.

The holidays are a wonderful time to spread joy, as people are crunching numbers in their checkbooks to make sure everyone gets what they want on their Christmas list. I try to spread love on a daily basis, even if it means simply saying "hello" to a stranger. People should, however, be especially compassionate around the holiday season, as many people will likely celebrate having lost a loved one. Last Christmas was my family's first big holiday get together without my Grandmother around. While we we able to share wonderful memories, there were times when it wasn't easy. In short, be kind to everyone you encounter no matter what day it is. Love thy neighbor.

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Post #49

Letting go is the beginning of a new life.

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Post #48

You are not a robot.

Post #47

It's never too late to smile :)

Post #46

It always boggles my brain how calming art is. It isn't something I really forget, but I'm usually pretty surprised how quickly time can pass when I have some good music playing and a paintbrush in my hand (or some other supplies). I'm in no way trying to sound cocky. I wouldn't consider what I create to be extraordinary, but it brings an overwhelming calm to my entire being and I'm glad I have that little escape.

Summer is finally settling in. I used to really hate humidity, but I've grown to really enjoy the nighttime humidity for some reason. It can get to be pretty unbearable in the daytime (when its blazing hot AND humid), but at night it's somewhat relaxing. The moon isn't full tonight, but it's pretty bright and there were some fluffy clouds snuggling up by its light earlier and it looked pretty killer.

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