A new layout! Charming, eh?
I'm trying to get myself re-excited about blogging, but not for the sake of having an audience. For some reason, the idea of capturing my thoughts...my heart...the things that make me smile...its self-reflective nature seems to get me thinking in ways that I typically brush off as "too much."
So, I'm once again wrapping my mind around this idea of perusing my heart and hoping for a chance to see more and learn more about myself. What comes to mind first? I'm a perfectionist....perhaps more so than I should be. And, by default it seems, this means I'm also much too hard on myself.
So I'm trying some new things, all with the intent of not seeking perfection!
1. I ordered an Erin Condren Life Planner! If you know me at all, you know that I live for organization! The particular layout of this planner, as well as the endless possibilities I've already found on Pinterest to personalize it, are so me! Although organization is not something new for me, the planner will be.....and it's pretty safe to safe that the anticipation that's building up as I await its arrival is occupying at least 40% of every day!
2. I opened a Teachers Pay Teachers account: The Bits in Between. I've already created a couple documents, and I'm excited to get more ideas out on "paper." I even learned the basics of my boyfriend's drawing software so I can create templates, graphics, and designs on my own! Next step...open an Etsy account!
3. So my boyfriend has a thing for video games, and I have a thing for spending time with him, so I got my own Steam account and have started trying my hand at the art of gaming! :) Ok, I definietly can't be a perfectionist on this one!! And I'm really learning how to go easy on myself, because this does not come naturally to me. But like I said....it's a fun way to spend time with him.
4. I've always wanted to draw & paint, but naturally, I'm my worst critic. So, I was given some art book recommendations that provide strategies and excercises that amount to small steps....which is what I need! They also have entire sections in the book about giving yourself a break and not being so hard on yourself!! Right up my alley! :)
So that's what's been on my mind lately.
I'll let you know how my new adventures go!
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Thursday, May 16, 2013
48 Hours...
It's amazing what can be accomplished in 48 hours.
Ok, I've never actually stopped everything and only done one thing for 48 hours straight, but based on what I can do in 4 or 5 hours, I can imagine (and use some math) to come to the realization that if 48 hours were set aside to accomplish something, amazing things could be done! Assuming, of course, that this power were used for good and not evil.
A couple weekends ago, I had the honored privilege of working with Star Wipe Films on their 11th (I think) 48 Hour film project. Out of these 48 hours came an amazing short film, Distilled. I recommend watching it............like, now.
http://starwipefilms.com/films/
Now, with my props & costumes responsibilities, I wasn't actually involved from start to finish for the full 48 hours, but I witnessed a lot of what was happening during that timeframe. 48 hours of quick-thinking...48 hours of creativity...48 hours of diligence...48 hours of being on your feet...48 hours of crunch-time...48 hours of improvising as necessary...48 hours of possibly learning how to do something as quickly as you can...48 hours of not sitting around.
As the time ticked on, I have to admit, I began to wonder if certain goals would be achieved, or if certain parts of the movie would have to be changed because the plan wasn't unfolding the way they had anticipated. But still, they moved forward. With every hour that passed, they kept working towards their goal.
In reflection, I can't help but think about Paul: Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12-14).
It's amazing what can be accomplished in 48 hours. It's even more amazing what can be accomplished in our lifetime.....especially if we keep pressing on toward the goal, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.
Ok, I've never actually stopped everything and only done one thing for 48 hours straight, but based on what I can do in 4 or 5 hours, I can imagine (and use some math) to come to the realization that if 48 hours were set aside to accomplish something, amazing things could be done! Assuming, of course, that this power were used for good and not evil.
A couple weekends ago, I had the honored privilege of working with Star Wipe Films on their 11th (I think) 48 Hour film project. Out of these 48 hours came an amazing short film, Distilled. I recommend watching it............like, now.
http://starwipefilms.com/films/
Now, with my props & costumes responsibilities, I wasn't actually involved from start to finish for the full 48 hours, but I witnessed a lot of what was happening during that timeframe. 48 hours of quick-thinking...48 hours of creativity...48 hours of diligence...48 hours of being on your feet...48 hours of crunch-time...48 hours of improvising as necessary...48 hours of possibly learning how to do something as quickly as you can...48 hours of not sitting around.
As the time ticked on, I have to admit, I began to wonder if certain goals would be achieved, or if certain parts of the movie would have to be changed because the plan wasn't unfolding the way they had anticipated. But still, they moved forward. With every hour that passed, they kept working towards their goal.
In reflection, I can't help but think about Paul: Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:12-14).
It's amazing what can be accomplished in 48 hours. It's even more amazing what can be accomplished in our lifetime.....especially if we keep pressing on toward the goal, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.
**As a side note: I was not skeptical that their film would be awesome. Star Wipe Films always impress! But I was skeptical that certain things throughout the process would take place according to plan. :)
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