Different Pens

This week has been hard. Ups and down with the business (mainly feeling uninspired). Maybe I'm burning myself out trying to create, create, create. Keep my name out there. Not be idle in the realm of social media. It's quite stressful. The thought of flying to Honolulu, HI (courtesy of the US Army) just to get away and be inspired even crossed my mind. 

One of my go-to books called, "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be" (no, I didn't pick this book up in the 'self-help' aisle at B&N - I actually bought it at Anthropologie - the only item I could afford, ha!) One of the sections is titled, "If You Get Stuck, Draw With A Different Pen." Here are my two favorite quotes from this section:

"Change your tools, it may free your thinking."

"It is not a solution, but it does open up the mind and it's fun."

So that's what my plan for the rest of the week is. Dive into a little pastel art and film photography to "free my thinking." If you have any tips on how you keep yourself inspired, feel free to share your secrets with me. I've hit a wall and have to break through it.

Epic Employee

Who knew 4 years later two good friends would end up in the same city? In the same state for that matter?! Well, that seems to be the case for Stephen and me. He got a job in the great city of Seattle! What's so inspiring about his story is that he came with $10 in his pocket to visit me and apply for jobs over here. I always applaud friends who go against the "conventional" way of doing things. Moving to a new state (just because) and leaving your belongings at home to start fresh. We write our own life stories; Complicated and layered works of art (I'm blessed to write my story alongside with Anthony). Why follow a script? Don't worry about not following protocol. It's okay to go off the beaten path. It's okay to try something new. It's okay to live your life how you want to. I've always loved Baz Luhrmann's song Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) - it's a great reminder to living.  

"Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday."

So go out and enjoy your weekend! Be you. Be inspired. Create. And Stephen, congratulations on your new job! I'm hoping one day you'll have your own reserved parking spot similar to this sign.