I have such a hard time picking my ‘favourite’ time of year, since I try to appreciate different things at each time of year, each season, each month, or week. There are so many things to enjoy. In terms of seasons, I just love watching Mother Nature change during the year. I love plants, gardens … Continue reading Time of Year
perspectives
Confidence
Confidence: ‘Belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities.’ Described above, is the dictionary definition. When I consider believing in myself, I think of my values and staying true to myself. And generally, I do believe in my abilities. I think when we think of confidence, what comes to mind most often is how you … Continue reading Confidence
December Days
I have to remind myself that I have been lucky the past 4 years to be able to take two weeks off over Christmas. This year looks a little different, and even though I don’t have a real Christmas break, I have lots to be thankful for. I was able to take a week off … Continue reading December Days
Soap and a Hockey Stick
Soap, something that I am sure many of us take for granted: a means to clean ourselves. I had a soap gifted to me yesterday. This isn’t just ordinary soap though. It is from a soap shop in Lebanon. This shop has been producing soap for 500 years. Mine is in the shape and appearance … Continue reading Soap and a Hockey Stick
My Style
Something that always held me back from creating was being unaware of what ‘style’ my art was. It even goes back to art school in college. I always felt like I was the only one that had trouble deciding what I wanted to paint. I would look around at the other students who seemed to … Continue reading My Style