Venus

Been a while: After having a meaninful convo. with an Sr. co-worker about the beauty of the human body seen in Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" I thought I'd share the painting and some thoughts. To her, Venus' beauty is two-fold: natural and symmetrical. And yet, she admitted that this classic beauty feeds into culture's beauty standards--nice skin, hair, and balanced form. However, upon reflection I wonder if Venus symbolizes more than just a beautiful body; could she also symbolize a balanced inside/soul? And isn't that really true beauty?, what we all strive for? Here's to balance! Here's to recognizing the Goodness within us all! http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pda.88000.org/wallpapers/36/The_Birth_of_Venus,_Sandro_Botticelli.jpg&imgrefurl=http://pda.88000.org/36__

Feb. 2nd Seeing Hawks

So how to defeat the snow dump? Get out! I didn't care how long it took me to dig out; I just did it! Perusing through Borders, I lol-ed to the book "Why Men Marry Bitches" and used a gift card to purchase the ON SALE "The gift of Yoga" book and dvd to institute a balanced morning ritual:) Who knew I'd randomly meet a stats teacher from SLU who emailed me fun, easy to read stats texts such as "Discovering Statistics Using SPSS: And Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll" haha! I feel way more prepared for my last class--the capstone research paper-ooooh!

I guess the animal symbology site was right--I've been seeing hawks everywhere! (well, before the snow) and yes, I googled what seeing hawks meant, and the most meaningful line to me was: "The hawk has keen eyesight, it is about opening our eyes and seeing that which is there to guide us." Thus, I really think all these little tid bits of the day build up to delight me, guide me, and push me in the right direction.

Wings

We all need space to dream.
We all need friends to share those dreams with.
We all need people who can see those dreams too.
We all need to envisage those dreams through.
We need courage and faith and perseverence and prayer.
We need time to muse to get down into that juicy, real layer.

That's why I thank you.

Sneak Peak at Red Rocks Commentary

In looking back at some of my most significant memories with nature, I stumbled upon my 2008 trip to Colorado. Artistically, spiritually, and physically my hike at Red Rocks was a hi-light of my life so far. This picture reminds me to zoom in on the "good stuff." I guess sometimes we have to narrow our sites on the "smaller" picture to focus on the beauty in our lives vs. the struggles or irritations of daily life. I hope this little diamond view of the burnt sienna rocks brings joy and a sense of calm to all who see this post:)

Hawaiin Dreams

Possibility!

Awakenings peek-a-boo with me from the center of yellow lilies

I feel the balmy breeze rush past my ears and race past my cheeks, bringing a flush to the surface

sitting, sitting, sitting, waiting patiently with my legs crossed like a skilled Yogi

Dolphins splash! and I latch onto a fin, pulled deep into seagreen waters, purified by the wet

January Blues Evokes Energy Warrior

Gray skies, below 20's, snow, snow, snow! Bundled up Mole People turned in on themselves-- scuttling through school corridors, parking lots, and shopping malls.

Slash! Goes the blazing, orange warrior princess energy sword. Zing! Cut through the grey ennui and once again send out dripping, pleasant, yellow, creamy hibiscus dreams!

The Healing Power of Art & Snow Days!

Getting a snow day still excites me as a 29 year old woman! However, instead of rushing into a Chewbacca suit and delving into mounds of snow, I want to simply curl up into a mountain of fleece blanket. Still, my heart beats: "Do something!" Thus, through some journaling, out it comes, "Do art!" I'd been putting off my St. Michael panel for a month! and now was the time. 2 hours later--there it is, hanging next to my door, painted--borders and all. Delighting my soul and that of my guardfish goldfish Porky, who sits right next to my newest creation:)

Morale of the Story: Do art; it feels gooooood!

Today is dedicated to friends who bring out your light!

Memorial Day

Thanks Gramps for your sacrifice!

Friends

Friends-Tell you who you are.
Friends-Love the real you.
Friends-Push you into light.
Friends-Desire the best for you.
Friends-Work through jealousy into admiration.
Friends-Affirm.
Friends-Love your "crazy."
Friends-Reflect God to you.
Friends-Draw out and know the Best in you.
Friends-Give Energy.

Thank you, My Friends!!

"SeaSide"

The waves on the shore look like raised veins,
like on my inner forearm when I'm flexing;
Serpentining until they run into the parked canoe.

Yellow glints off the green and cerrulean blue water.
Dark Navy seaweed hangs underwater like a jellyfish,
hovering in space.
Waiting, waiting, washing, waiting.....

Inside Tag of a new pair of black jean cut-offs

"Imagination knows no Boundaries
Imagination knows no boundaries
never be afraid to
Follow your Heart
Inspire Dream Love"

~Doll House Jeans, 2010, purchased at Avalon Exchange on Delmar

Random Tid Bit

Owl City is adorably awkward. [photos to come:)]

"It's Complicated"

I love the phrase, "It's complicated." You have a friend who wants to know about:


The messy relationship that you so don't want to talk about:
It's complicated.


The workload build-up because you decided to watch The Godfather movies or have a Star Wars marathon:
It's complicated.


The bruise you got from walking into a glass window that appeared to be an open doorway:
It's complicated.


The time your car died because you ignored the LOW GAS warning for the past 20 miles and you had to call AAA to save you:
It's complicated.


The globular state of the mac n' cheese because you forgot to put the milk in it:
It's complicated.


The fact that you're living in your parent's basement to save money:
It's complicated.


Why I'm writing this poem at 6:28 am:
It's complicated.

"What I saw Today" (Well, really yesterday)

I saw a black bird with fire, red wings.
I saw three teens smoking pot on a bench.
I looked for a four leaf clover in a sea of 3's.
I saw 3 male mallards passing in a line:
all grey, and maroon, and emarald, and white, and orange. (Although, I've always thought their beaks were marigold in my head.)
I scared off a black crow as I found my rocky perch.
SCREECH! went the black bird who came back to visit me and show me that his wings were really two stripes of orange and yellow--I guess they mix in mid-flap to make red?
I saw a Scottie dog being walked--I forgot how much I love their beard tufts!
I saw Ducks mating or .... Were those 2 male mallards attacking her? She seemed distressed; her baby even tried to protect her by getting in between. But then she jumped over her baby. Maybe she liked it.--I don't know. Yea, I guess they were mating.
I had a couple on paddle boat scream at me as I crossed a suspension bridge:
"HEY!HEY!HEY YOU! We're lost!,How do we get back to the boat house?!"
I told them to turn around and go the opposite direction; I hope I was right:)

"Tiger Lily" painting in acrylic

I love the open, explosive nature of this flower!

Newest Poem "This is Me!"

Oh....Here I am, and...
the world makes comments.
I could pass by unnoticed and be silent and be..
Safe!
from the critic's Eye.
No, judgments or jealous attacks or
idle commentary.
But then I'm not me---
So here is Me!
Here I am
Finally
Free.