As I sit here today in my recliner, still per doctor’s orders, I wish I had some stamping to show you. Truth be told, I have not walked into my studio in 3 weeks, and I’m so far behind with projects that I may never catch up. Luckily I work for some very understanding people who have given me a little extra time for some special projects.
Some of you asked about my “Bite Me” shirt. Quite honestly “bite me” is one of my favorite sayings and when I saw this shirt in a store in San Francisco I HAD to have it. On the back is a bigger Bite Me. I proudly wore this shirt when Stampin’ UP! Made all their changes and I decided not to sign the new contract. The brand of shirt is Crazy Shirts and is dyed in mild Chilies. It’s one of the most comfortable t-shirts I’ve ever owned.
Every year I think about what I want to accomplish the upcoming year. I’ve also noticed that a number of bloggers/designers pick one word for the year. I’ve thought about this as well, but have never been able to pick just one. While lolling in my drug induced state the last couple of days, a few words have come to mind. Believe (as believe in yourself, creativity, etc.) and Adventure. Up until recently I’ve always tried to live each day to its fullest. I’ve lost that over the last couple of years . . . my spontaneity to do anything at the drop of a pin or a phone call from a friend at midnight to go run here or there. I think its time once again to find that daring sense of adventure I had. So my word for this year will be ADVENTURE!
Miriam-Webster Dictionary describes it as:
Main Entry: 1ad·ven·ture
Pronunciation: \əd-ˈven-chər\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English aventure, chance, risk, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *adventura, from Latin adventus, past participle of advenire to arrive, from ad- + venire to come — more at come
Date: 14th century
1 a : an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks b : the encountering of risks <the spirit of adventure>
2 : an exciting or remarkable experience <an adventure in exotic dining>
3 : an enterprise involving financial risk
Personally I like to think of an adventure as being something exciting or remarkable. Truly each day is an adventure. Sometimes the adventure is complicated and troublesome and sometimes the adventure is spontaneous and fun. It is how one perceives the events of the day that makes the adventure. I also feel that creating is an adventure. You are exploring your own potential and making your own art in your own way. The flow of being immersed in what you are doing/creating, feeling energized and fulfilled by the process.
This year I ask you to join me in the adventure of every day life and creating. I’m sure we’re going to have some great adventures along the great. Was it Peter Pan (a/k/a Peter Panning) who said “to live is the greatest adventure of them all?” I know Helen Keller was the one who said “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”
Her Royal BALDness
I liked that Daven – Her Royal Baldness! Totally cracked me up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
