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As I had mentioned from a previous post before, I love the book "The Gifts of Imperfection" from Brene Brown.  I am still taking the e-course slowly.  I don't want to rush through it.  I really want to learn and live a more whole-hearted life.  I just finished the chapter "Cultivating Calm and Stillness". My first part of the homework is to find a picture that represents calm and stillness.  Personally, I love sky.  I love looking at the clouds, the blue sky and the birds.  The sky is like a canvas.  It changes everyday.  Everyday is a new surprise!  This page serves as a reminder whenever when I feel anxious or stressed, I need to spend more time with nature, looking at critters and have my own quiet time. This is my first art journal using acrylic as the background.  I really love the different range of blue colors. My second part of the homework is to do a "Calm Map".  It is a visual guideline for me to stay calm ...

I am very happy!  I finally got to pick up my new car yesterday which was really exciting!  However, I traded in my old car.  I had the car for almost 14 years.  I have a lot of great memories with it, especially with my daughter.  I still have vivid memories of her in the car seat.  Then, she changed into booster seats and, finally, could sit at the front.  Trips that I took with her, family and friends.  Beautiful places I have been to.  Thank you and goodbye -- my dear old friend!

I first heard about Paint Nite from my friend.  I have been interested in trying out Paint Nite.  Finally, I got to go to a paint nite event yesterday.  It was fun!  I had a blast and would definitely go again.  It was definitely challenging to keep up with the instructor since the event was for two hours only. It was also interesting to see others paint the same painting differently. My first paint nite master piece - Blue Winter Plain

I love Alisa Burke's blogs.  Recently, she painted lace designs on leaves.  I love her designs.  I decided to draw on my sketch book using her designs as practice.  Hopefully, I will remember to paint on leave next fall.  It is definitely on my to-do list for next year.