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What I Write

Here are a few peeks of the journal I mentioned I am working in now. I am really loving it. Unfortunately, though the pages are pretty thick, many of my markers and pens still bleed through. On those pages I just adhere two pages back to back so it's thicker. For my next journal I really want to try the watercolor paper Moleskine - the reviews have me really excited to try it out! These days I've been carrying my journal with me in a freezer ziploc filled with supplies and working in it whenever inspiration and time allow.

MJ Tribute

happy friday, friends! i hope you're all having a fabulous day. i just have a minute to stop by before i'm off to work again. today is one of those crazy long days with a break in the middle so i gotta get to it. i'm going to vegas next week and i just got back from buying two new, super cute dresses! i majorly heart dresses!! :) anyway, wednesday night we went to see our friend, dren, perfom as michael jackson at the house of blues in anaheim. he and the other dancers were sooooo good! we had a ton of fun! :) as you can see, most of the girls had badass mj tshirts that sarah altered for them. i couldn't find one under $30 (and i wouldn't wear it again) so i opted to make a pin. ;) good times! i hope you have a lovely weekend. xo

You're Gonna Find Yourself Somewhere. Somehow.

People find their inspiration everywhere. Some in the most likely and others in the most unlikely places. Anything, anywhere, anytime can be a source of inspiration. These days I am inspired by music, a photograph in my head, and most of all three very special girls in my care. Out of respect for their privacy I don't talk about my job as a nanny here. (If you've been following me over the years you know that isn't always the case but every family is different and sets different rules and boundaries for themselves which is perfectly fine and expected. I am about to be making some changes in my career to another family fulltime (which I'll discuss more in another post)) but for now I want to talk about creating with and being inspired by these girls.

There are twin one year olds (almost two!) and one five year old girl and these girls seriously light up my life. I joke with their parents about them spoiling me for all other children but I am only half kidding. They're so smart, and fun, and the creative energy between us really keeps me going. They've recently converted an entire counter in the kitchen to an art space where the girls can work in their "journals" with any of the available supplies. One twin collects all the crayons for herself while the other loves her stickers. These days I am incredibly inspired by the drawings and ideas of the five year old. Last night we both worked in our "art journals" side by side and I just loved what she created (above). She talks to me about growing up one day and having a studio with me and it melts my heart.

These are just a couple of peeks to a recent project/journal I was working on. I have since started a completely new journal. For Christmas Heather bought me my first Moleskin and I can't believe I haven't been using these before. Now I understand where all the hype comes from. :) This particular journal is very personal and working in it has been a cathardic process - and isn't that what it's all about?

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