No Beach Time Here

Back from vacation, which is why I have not update my blog in a long time. I did not have access to a computer. My mom has dial up at her house in the mountains, but why bother when the connection so slow? So I decided to give myself a break from my computer, and all the responsibility that goes along with it.

Working on some cool projects over in my neck of the woods, so will have more to share soon.

For the time being, it's very cool here in San Diego - like high around 65. It's still June gloom! I dream of warmer days where I can take a dip in the ocean.

June Gloom

If you live in California June is the worst month for weather. It's called June Gloom, because it's cloudy, cool and windy all day. I feel sorry for tourist who come here in June expecting it to be sunny and warm, and are surprised they need more clothes. Ha! Mark Twain once said "The coldest winter I ever experience, was a summer in San Francisco." Well put. So if you are coming to California to get warm, the best months are July to October are the best months.

Not painting much these days, but creative in other mediums. Busy knitting, sewing, and gardening. I need to hop to it with my monthly goals. This weekend will catch up.

Monthly Goals - Laundry is Ordinary

Here are my goals for June, and once again keeping it simple. I barley completed one goal for April. Where did April and May go? Wedding plans seem to consume most of my time and it's a year away!

June Goals

• Set up my Etsy shop
• Finish One painting
• 60 cards of my design professionally printed, and list them on Etsy

April Goals

• Set up my Etsy shop
• Finish three paintings - completed two out three
  
• 60 cards of my design professionally printed, and list them on Etsy

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It's been a while since my last post, due to some computer technical difficulties. I am back with a new painting, and this one is for Found Art Friday hosted by Cathy Nichols. The theme this time around was 'Ordinary', and to me laundry is ordinary...and not to mention endless. Just when it's all done, a new pile appears! I am one of those strange people who finds solace in house chores, especially when things in my life are not going well. Maybe it's because I am in control, and everything gets put in it's place.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Golden

She stands in the golden light of spring.

This is my creative piece for Found Art Friday hosted by Cathy Nichols. The theme this time around was ' Golden'. I had a fun time creating this piece.

Thanks Cathy for being the spearhead of this group. Happy Weekend everyone!

Nature in Bloom

Much to my surprise, these beautiful orchids bloomed in my garden this spring. I can't believe I have the capacity to grow such a beautiful flower. I guess I sell myself short, and don't give myself enough credit. Which is why I have yet to set up my Esty store. I am afraid that I will fail, and I will be back where I started. But I will never know until I try. Fear (I keep telling myself) is all made up in my head. It's a slow process for me to face my fears. Kinda like growing this orchid. It took a lot of time to get these flowers to bloom in all their beauty.

Got a new painting to share with everyone on Friday. Check back then.

One last item, just signed up for Kelly Rae Robert's first e-course Flying Lessons: Tips + Tricks To Help Your Creative Business Soar. I am super excited to take her class. She is such an inspiration to me, and love, love to get lost in her blog.

Feeling Blue

This painting fits my mood today. A bit blue for situations that I can not control. I wish I was not so emotional, because it would make my personal relationships easier! Trying to be kind to myself today, and not beat myself up for things I did and said.

One a happy note I accomplished one of my goals this month, by finishing two paintings. Two down two to go.

Monthly Goals

Here are a list of my monthly goals. Since this is my first time doing this, I am gonna keep it
simple.

• Set up my Etsy shop
• Finish three paintings
• 60 cards of my design professionally printed, and list them on Etsy

On a side note, got engaged this weekend! Which explains why I did not post my goals earlier this week.

Looking forward to making some huge leaps this month. So far April has been a very fulfilling month.