1. How many days this week did you do morning pages?
I wrote my pages every day though they often were not done in the morning. But they got done and that's what matters!
2. Did you go on an artist's date and where?
No, I didn't do an artist's date this week. I usually do them on the weekend sand we spent the weekend with Chris' dad and step-mom.
3. Did you go on your weekly walk?
Yes I strolled around old town and a bit around the neighborhood.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Week 11: Writing Tasks
Taking Heart
1. the smell of new books
2. the smell of old books
3. a good cup of tea
4. iced tea in summer
5. dark, dark chocolate
6. the smell of yeasty pastries rising
7. rain storms
8. thunder
9. an evening or afternoon where I am not expected to do anything
10. Harry Potter books
11. grey slacks
12. the Tea Girls paintings
13. people with equally twisted senses of humor
14. gay movies full of hope and love
15. hot, lavender scented baths
16. soft, non-itchy yarn
17. new pens that write beautifully
18. when someone you love enjoys something you cooked
19. live music
20. live theater
21. singing along to musical soundtracks at the time of my lungs
22. receiving non-bill mail
23. peach juice
24. lemon ice cream
25. cuddles
1. the smell of new books
2. the smell of old books
3. a good cup of tea
4. iced tea in summer
5. dark, dark chocolate
6. the smell of yeasty pastries rising
7. rain storms
8. thunder
9. an evening or afternoon where I am not expected to do anything
10. Harry Potter books
11. grey slacks
12. the Tea Girls paintings
13. people with equally twisted senses of humor
14. gay movies full of hope and love
15. hot, lavender scented baths
16. soft, non-itchy yarn
17. new pens that write beautifully
18. when someone you love enjoys something you cooked
19. live music
20. live theater
21. singing along to musical soundtracks at the time of my lungs
22. receiving non-bill mail
23. peach juice
24. lemon ice cream
25. cuddles
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Week 10: Check-In
1. How many days this week did you do morning pages?
I did not write on Friday because I was home packing to leave town and making cupcakes.
2. Did you do an artist's date this week?
No I don't think I really did. I worked my butt off last week. I had a bunch of interviews and I did prep for future interviews and we went to visit the in-laws. No, I didn't really take me time.
3. Did you get in your weekly walk?
I did go on a short walk to the post office and back. That will have to suffice.
4. Were there any other issues this week that felt significant to you in your self-discovery?
Having to re-focus to finding a job and trying to make money causes me to forget to write sometimes.
I did not write on Friday because I was home packing to leave town and making cupcakes.
2. Did you do an artist's date this week?
No I don't think I really did. I worked my butt off last week. I had a bunch of interviews and I did prep for future interviews and we went to visit the in-laws. No, I didn't really take me time.
3. Did you get in your weekly walk?
I did go on a short walk to the post office and back. That will have to suffice.
4. Were there any other issues this week that felt significant to you in your self-discovery?
Having to re-focus to finding a job and trying to make money causes me to forget to write sometimes.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Week 9: Check In
1. How many days this week did you do your morning pages?
Yes I wrote every day.
2. Did you do your Artist's Date?
I went out with a couple of friends and talked about books and movies so I think that counts.
3. Did you get in your weekly walk?
I did. I was home alone on Friday night so I did a nice long neighborhood walk. I met a friendly black cat on D Street which was pretty great.
4. Were there any other issues this week that felt significant to your self-discovery?
Job hunting has been getting me down and I've been finding lots of distractions lately.
Yes I wrote every day.
2. Did you do your Artist's Date?
I went out with a couple of friends and talked about books and movies so I think that counts.
3. Did you get in your weekly walk?
I did. I was home alone on Friday night so I did a nice long neighborhood walk. I met a friendly black cat on D Street which was pretty great.
4. Were there any other issues this week that felt significant to your self-discovery?
Job hunting has been getting me down and I've been finding lots of distractions lately.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Week 9: Tasks
Exactly the Way I am
1. I like my weird sense of humor
2. I like my eyes.
3. I like my too-long arms.
4. I like my positive outlook.
5. I like my creativity in the kitchen.
6. I like my pasta sauce.
7. I like being the cupcake lady.
8. I like my love of books.
9. I like that I am who people call for advice on tea.
10. I like that people call me for advice on cooking.
11. I like that I can self-entertain easily.
12. I like my lust for adventure.
13. I like that I don't ming losing games but just enjoy playing
14. I like that I am compassionate with others.
15. I like that people think I am intellectually older than my age.
16. I like the joys I find in food.
17. I like my drive for happiness.
18. I like my writing ability.
19. I like my hair (even the gray ones.)
20. I like the easiness of my personal style.
Take a Little Pity on Yourself
1. IT was generous of me to give a friend a free place to live for nearly a year.
2. It was thoughtful of me to make scarves and leave them around Old Town for the homeless this winter.
3. It was nice that I help my friends put their wedding together.
4. I was a good friend when I did not take a friend's drunken ramblings personally.
5. I was sensitive when I checked in on my friend who was having a rough time emotionally.
6. I did a good job when I was gracious to the person turning me down for a job.
7. I was very professional about an employer canceling my interview because they hired someone else.
8. I went beyond the call of duty when I baked a second wedding cake because my friend left out the first ones and ants got to it.
9. I deserve a thank you for all the momming I've done for young kids in the band.
10. I should get an Oscar for not yelling at the bank when they didn't find the $20 their ATM ate.
1. I like my weird sense of humor
2. I like my eyes.
3. I like my too-long arms.
4. I like my positive outlook.
5. I like my creativity in the kitchen.
6. I like my pasta sauce.
7. I like being the cupcake lady.
8. I like my love of books.
9. I like that I am who people call for advice on tea.
10. I like that people call me for advice on cooking.
11. I like that I can self-entertain easily.
12. I like my lust for adventure.
13. I like that I don't ming losing games but just enjoy playing
14. I like that I am compassionate with others.
15. I like that people think I am intellectually older than my age.
16. I like the joys I find in food.
17. I like my drive for happiness.
18. I like my writing ability.
19. I like my hair (even the gray ones.)
20. I like the easiness of my personal style.
Take a Little Pity on Yourself
1. IT was generous of me to give a friend a free place to live for nearly a year.
2. It was thoughtful of me to make scarves and leave them around Old Town for the homeless this winter.
3. It was nice that I help my friends put their wedding together.
4. I was a good friend when I did not take a friend's drunken ramblings personally.
5. I was sensitive when I checked in on my friend who was having a rough time emotionally.
6. I did a good job when I was gracious to the person turning me down for a job.
7. I was very professional about an employer canceling my interview because they hired someone else.
8. I went beyond the call of duty when I baked a second wedding cake because my friend left out the first ones and ants got to it.
9. I deserve a thank you for all the momming I've done for young kids in the band.
10. I should get an Oscar for not yelling at the bank when they didn't find the $20 their ATM ate.
Monday, May 9, 2016
Week 8: Check-In
How many days this week did you do morning pages?
Every day
Did you do your artist's day this week?
I played in the park with my friends for an entire afternoon. It was great.
Did you get out on your weekly walk?
We started to but it was cold and we turned home.
Were there any issues you felt were significant to your self-discovery?
I feel like the anxiety caused by job hunting is hindering me creatively but I am doing my best to battle it for good.
Every day
Did you do your artist's day this week?
I played in the park with my friends for an entire afternoon. It was great.
Did you get out on your weekly walk?
We started to but it was cold and we turned home.
Were there any issues you felt were significant to your self-discovery?
I feel like the anxiety caused by job hunting is hindering me creatively but I am doing my best to battle it for good.
Book of the Month: April
April was not a strong month for actually finishing books. I finished three books and they were all graphic novels and honestly, they were all my favorite. (I read Ms. Marvel vol. 1, Squirrel Girl vol. 2, and Sandman vol. 9) However I decided that Squirrel Girl could not be my favorite book of an entire month twice... Even though I'm totally in love with Squirrel Girl and will never stop being amused by the title, "Squirrel You Know It's True." Also, they now know me as the Squirrel Girl girl at my favorite local book/comic shop. (Ask me sometime about my Squirrel Girl/Deadpool movie idea. Call me, Marvel!)
Squirrels and girls aside, my favorite book of the month is The Sandman volume 9: The Kindly Ones. I am nearing the end of my re-read of the entire Sandman series and the building of my own collection as I read borrowed books the first time around. (Doing the same with Fables.) This is such a beautiful installation to the Sandman story. The love between The Endless is very apparent and the close ties between Death and Dream are both beautiful and heartbreaking. This is a series I have been in love with for quite a long time and I am sad to have it come to an end again. Volume 10 is sitting on my shelf and I believe that is where it will stay until I can find the perfect Saturday afternoon to consume the thing whole in one sitting with a pot of good tea.
May is already better for finishing books. I started several books in April that are a bit more time consuming than most either because of length or because the content just needed extra special attention. But I have been able to give them the attention they need and will be able to move on soon.
As always, if you want thorough updates on my reading habits, find me on GoodReads!
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Week 8: Writing Tasks
Make Something for Someone Else, No to be Somebody
Chris - add lots of love notes and memories to our memory jar
Sophie - learn how to make vegan creme brulee
The Band - make them green and gold scarves for football games
Ladies' book club - bake them tasty treats for each meeting
Margarita - sing her songs and bake her cookies
Chris - add lots of love notes and memories to our memory jar
Sophie - learn how to make vegan creme brulee
The Band - make them green and gold scarves for football games
Ladies' book club - bake them tasty treats for each meeting
Margarita - sing her songs and bake her cookies
Monday, May 2, 2016
Week 7: Checking In
1. How many days this week did you do your morning pages?
I did not write on Friday because we went out of town. I wrote the rest of the week.
2. Did you do your artist's date?
I think the beer festival and camping with friends counts as an artist's date.
3. Did you go on your weekly walk?
I walked all over hill and yon for beer this weekend.
4. Were there any significant issues the week for your self-discovery?
I realized once again that I have amazing artist friends who are very supportive and encouraging of one another and that is fantastic.
I did not write on Friday because we went out of town. I wrote the rest of the week.
2. Did you do your artist's date?
I think the beer festival and camping with friends counts as an artist's date.
3. Did you go on your weekly walk?
I walked all over hill and yon for beer this weekend.
4. Were there any significant issues the week for your self-discovery?
I realized once again that I have amazing artist friends who are very supportive and encouraging of one another and that is fantastic.
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