Fun Saturday part 2:
Imagination shopping! I don't normally shop for fun, but sometimes, I like to wander, imagine, and see new or odd things.
1. Hamster
2. Aforementioned Hamster moved to sleep on top of buddy's head.
3. Cool Chameleon
4. Rat, king of the mound. I dreamed about rodents last night. Happens often since I worked as an animal care technician in a research facility.
5. I imagined the accoutrements I would buy for my future dog pets.
6. Example of an odd product. Nice art, absolutely ridiculous saying.
7. Labware as Halloween decor. I almost bought one of each size and kind. (On sale too!) I have a huge affinity for lab glassware. I fully intend to buy some for my imaginary future house. I imagine using them to pour drinks at a party or hold snacks, use them to measure when I bake, or as my water vessel when painting. That's what happens when you spend 5 years working in research. These are only for cold liquids or decor, so I decided to wait to get the real pyrex glass kind.
#imagination #shopping #glassware #hamsters #chameleon #labware #research #animals #pets #dogs #cute #ispent4dollars #windowshopping #creativity #ideas #ideagenerator #wander #pyrex #petstore #artstore #dollarstore #parties #imaginarypets
Saturday part 1: Opera In the Heights open house was super fun! @operaintheheights They had a photo booth, singers performing, free TacoDeli, Popcorn and water, a coloring station, facepainting and a dress up room! If they do it again next year/season, you should attend! Paige Myrick is the Executive Director there- we met at St. John the Divine Episcopal church- so it was nice to see her, learn more about the opera house, and meet her cute dog @poocini_the_opera_poodle
I wish I had the names of the performers to give them a shout-out! My parents and I were even talking to them afterwards, but I forgot to ask them. Normally I don't record during a performance, but it was informal and multiple people were recording. Both performers are students at the University of Houston. The soprano is going to be part of the HGO chorus this season and the baritone will perform in UofH's Orpheus in the Underworld in October. Check out the Opera in the Heights season! They have a great lineup, including an opera for children in the winter! I would have bought a season pass, but I just started a new job. I definitely plan to attend performances there!
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Yesterday was my last day at the art store where I worked for 2 years as a sales associate. Tomorrow I start my new job as a secretary in a high school counseling office. Today, I feel deeply thankful for the people I worked with at the store. @digital_duckie made me a beautiful, heartfelt card out of special papers which I will cherish, @jamkenshin920 brought me a bouquet of my favorite color roses (yellowish, pinkish, orange-ish as I like to say, and they were perfect!), my coworker Jenni gave me a vase to put my flowers IN, and my coworker Roger gave me a book, 1. Because he knows I love books, 2. Vincent Price is in one of my favorite movies (Laura) and he was a huge supporter of the Arts.
Their gifts are just representative of the kind of people I was so blessed to work with and get to know over the years. We had so many hearty laughs, impromptu singing sessions, deep conversations...Each person I met there is a unique and delightful gift to the world and to my life. It was amazing to be surrounded by my art peeps, and art supplies, and help customers with their creative endeavors or projects. I have rarely felt so able to just be myself. There are a lot of arenas in my life where I hold major parts of myself hidden, but with my coworkers and bosses there, it was immediately like being with family. I will miss working with them, but thankfully, we can still hang out, and I am still an artist (and I haven't moved away!), so I will see them when I shop for art supplies.
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1. Me and coworker/new friend Erika at the Menil. Her boyfriend, equally chill and awesome, Damon, was taking the photo. Erika is one of those people who I immediately thought, We will be friends forever. When she interviewed, I just knew she'd be hired so, when she started working, I had to refrain from blurting out like a 6 yr old, "Do you want to be my friend?" 😂 I think "soul sisters" is a real thing. @erimorante
2. Quiet sitting area that inspired me in the drawing building. I want a house with a corner like that. So peaceful. And a 7 sided bench!?
3. Flower from the Menil garden near a picnic area we imagined future fun
4. And 5. My boss gave me a good deal on a diploma frame so nearly 10 yrs after I graduated, I finally framed my degree! I put it over my art table to inspire me. I am proud of finishing my degree, because I was very lost during that time. My studies (creative writing, equine science) at the UofA helped define my path and kept me focused even through the hard recession years right as I graduated. I never regretted finishing. @uarizona
6. Art time with my niece Lillian! Working on new collages and my business endeavors these days, with my awesome family bringing me lots of happiness and supporting me.
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New Dry Erase Board!
I went to Wal-Mart with my sister and 2 nephews today, and not only found this dry erase board, but also a 3x5 size planner to go in my purse. (I always carry one, but this year I checked 6 other stores where I normally find them and they were all out!) Normally I am organized. I recently gave away my childhood paper dolls to a family and laughed at my 10 year old self, because I had put the dolls in a ziploc bag and labelled them with the date. I like to keep calendars, but they are normally not packed full of to do lists every day. Just some notes here and there, grocery lists, birthdays, some events that pop up. But ever since deciding to start my business, these tools have been integral to my progress. I have calendars in my closet for personal life events, a desk calendar for business goals, a purse calendar for grocery lists, daily to-dos on the go, and now a dry erase board in my room. You can't submit to art shows, literary agents, job applications, attend SCBWI and WIVLA meetings, take voice lessons, study your songs, practice 4 different languages, remember to do business taxes, do your art, write on your blog, promote your business on social media, hang out with friends and family, WITHOUT A LOT OF CALENDARS! 🤣🤣🤣
#calendars #lists #juggling #business #writing #art #music #socialmedia #meetings #fullsteamahead #languages #jobs #manuscriptsubmissions #literaryagents #work #organization
I am learning 2 new pieces in my lessons:
Per Pietà, bel'idol mio.
Ah, non Credea Mirarti
🎼🎵🎶
This week I interviewed for a new job in a school and was offered the position. Besides the nice people, proximity to my house, and the appeal of the job description, I was sold on it for the reason that the hours and holidays will allow me to make my voice lesson easily every week, and have time to promote and create my art and books. I am sad to leave my art store buddies and bosses. It has been an amazing 2 years with them. At least I can still go shopping there for my art supplies and to say hi!
#transitions #music #italian #sheetmusic #voicelessons #goodbye #artstore #happyplace #workbuddies #newthings #art #books #houstonlife #houstonartist #decisions #singing
