Beauty in The World

It's a hot Monday evening. Got home from work a little while ago. Feeling pooped! Made some refried beans and Mexican rice for dinner. I may go out for a walk and to the supermarket.

This past week, I got my inspiration for the Brooklyn Art Library Project I am participating in next year. I have 6 months to put together my personal sketchbook on 'Happy Thoughts." I'm excited to have the idea and can't wait to begin.

Jason and I had a beautiful weekend together. We saw Sex in the City on Saturday and The Killers yesterday. At the end of the movie, they play Macy Gray's 'Beauty in the World." It brought a smile to my spirit. It's my new favorite song. Just played the video on you tube and loved it!

The piece here is titled 'Her Outlet.' It is the first piece from my series called Evolution. Throughout high school, I spent my 4 years contemplating suicide as I felt I had no other outlet in life. I came close to accomplishing it one late summer day. Luckily, I survived and after leaving to college, the thought of taking my life was never an option again.

The piece on the right with the sky and cloud is in reference to my angel Sam. Seeing blue skies remind me of him. They remind me of life, of living my life as an example. Blue skies remind me of beauty in the world, of beauty in me, and beauty everywhere!

I felt grateful for having heard the song, I felt grateful for Sam; I felt grateful for Jason in my life. I felt grateful for all the beauty in the world.

May you see it all around. It is everywhere!
Happy Monday evening. :)