writing confession..

I am not a very good writer when I am happy!


As odd as it is, pain inspires me. It pushes me. It teaches me.


I am trying to learn how to be a happy writer, and it's an odd journey..

Masks.

a folder i found called "artsyithink"

While searching through my over-crowded harddrive, 

I found an old folder filled with photos

titled

"artsyithink"

.....

I'll let those photos speak for themselves...

((warning: photo overload))

creative ways to remember your mission

1. a picture frame with your missionary name tag

tips: 

• Use a picture frame with a mat border. Your name tag will fit perfectly.
• Use a photo from your mission to personalize it.
• This is a pin name tag. I removed the the pin with pliers.

2. photo album

I'm not patient enough to scrapbook, so I just bought a simple album and filled it with my favorite pictures. It was super easy, super cheap and it didn't take long to do.

 

yes.

downtown des moines

From time to time it becomes imperative to re-explore what has become mundane.

fashion blogging is hard.

I love fashion and I love fashion blogs.

So why not try my hand at my own fashion blog post?

...

I had no idea how hard it was.

Yeah.. 

Really my modeling skills are inspirational.

#longhairdon'tcare

selfie sunday.

Strength (poem)

This is the first poem I have ever written. I dedicate it to my mom, who is the strongest person I know.

10,000 Hours

Yesterday in institute we learned that it only takes three things to be great at things:

1. Sufficient Ability

2. Opportunity

3. 10,000 Hours

Today, I sat down and drew the first thing in front of me: my purse. I didn't over think my drawing; just drew.

The result was a very mediocre drawing. 

When I was finished, I forwent criticizing myself or criticizing the so-so drawing. Instead I thought "I could be good at this after 10,000 hours."

(Side note: is "forwent" a real word? If so, it is my new favorite word.)

I think I will draw more.