We Started In The Sand

I know I have been scarce lately and I am beginning to not like the word "busy"! That is usually an understatement by far. I am still trying to settle in on my creating-blog posting-website building-twittering-facebooking self. Just like many others that is all after a day at work and coming home to a hungry family (they had to fend for themselves tonight) and a pile of laundry.

I decided I'm no longer busy, I am full of my choices of how I spend my time! That sounds much easier....right?!?!?!?

Reflective Flight

    This was the view I had this morning when one of the dogs woke me up to go outside just before 6am. I had to grab the camera.  I have so many sunrise and sunset photos but I never get tired of them.  There is always something unique about each one I see.  The unique piece today is that I saw the bird flying in my direction and swooping down toward the water, I tried to capture the reflective flight as he went by.  On the back of the camera I didn't think I got it but when I uploaded to the computer - I got it!  It makes me feel inspired about life in general to see how nature cares for itself.  Everything happens in it's own time just as it is suppose to.  A lesson I need to draw near to my heart as I am creating which dreams my future holds.

It has been a couple weeks since my inaugural blog post.  As with everyone else, there are not enough hours in the day even if I didn't have to sleep.  I have spent a lot of time pondering the things that we learn and talk about in the Flying Lessons e-course I am taking.  I have met new friends, learned to look at making a creative biz in new ways and have been quite overwhelmed at times. I need to remember to take a deep breath and enjoy moments like the one above.  That is when the creative spirit touches me the most, in those quiet times.  I have made a new goal to look for at least one of those moments each day. Even during the week when life seems hectic and frazzled, at home and at work.

Now I have some silver out and am ready to work on a piece I have been planning for a while.

Enjoy your Sunday and take some time to reflect on your life's flight!

 

One step past getting started...

I started the "Flying Lessons" e-course from Kelly Rae Roberts yesterday, I will just say amazing and yet I have not described even a fraction of the energy in this group.  I could not put the laptop down to even go to bed until I was sitting here with my head bobbing.  A huge "thank you" to everyone involved that shared so openly, what a gift we have all received.

One goal I have made a commitment to is this blog.  It will be my personal space while I figure out the new creative business side of my goals.  I can't promise a picture everyday but often. I have my camera with me always just for recording those things that happen by that touch my day in some special way.

This weekend we are at our cabin surrounded by beautiful trees and sparkling water.  Have you ever payed attention to how many colors of green there are in the world?  My kids, who are grown and have their kids now, might be shaking their heads says "oh no, here she goes again with that green thing!"  I used to always tell them to see all the colors of green, especially in the spring. From bright yellow green to deep pine green the spectrum is endless it seems.  That is how I feel about the other folks in this e-course group. We are of all ages, different backgrounds but with a common thread among us of trying to advance on our individual creative paths that range from one end of the spectrum to the other.  Quite a blessing to be part of the inaugural class.  Some healthy friendships will grow for sure!

My photo I want to share today is of a feather my dear husband found in the yard.  He always shows me them when he sees them because he knows they have a deep meaning for me.  It is actually a special connect between me and my daughter that started during her first year away at college.  I will get all choked up if I talk about it now but just know that feathers are a very warm fuzzy kind of thing for us!

Katie, this feather is for you!  There was an eagle that landed in our trees a few days ago, maybe it was was left by him just so I could share it, who knows?

I am feeling pretty good about starting to figure out the blog gig and for starting one of my goals.

Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday, be safe, remember and be thankful,

Jodi

Here it is...my blog! Just learning the how to's and the what to do's.
This is going to be fun!!

Moble blog post

Testing out mynew space

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Here is my first blog post ever!  I hope it will be one of many to come as I create my new jewelry pieces.