Weeds Weeds Weeds

Okay, so here I go. I haven't written in a few days and I've been feeling somewhat strange. I'm not sure how to descibe or even understand what I'm feeling. Things between Jason and I are strange, I'm feeling stuckm creatively, and I'm not sure how I feel about being back at work. I know that with time, it will all unravel.

I am thinking about a small article I read in the LA Times about the weeds that grow from inbetween the cracks in the freeways. It mentioned something about their resiliency to keep pushing through asphalt and to grow. I'm feeling that I need a little bit of that resiliency right now. Feeling like I'm in need of a little inspiration or strength to help push me out of this weirdness. I Know I don't want to avoid these feelings. I just want the process to move along. Helen Keller once said, "The best way out is always through." They are such simple words that, after many years, continue to remind me not to 'avoid', but to go through.

And so through this weirdness in life I will go knowing that there will be light. Even in sitting down to write today, I am going through. Later on today, i will show up to the canvas and paint. It is what I love to do. And so with love, I will pick up my brushes and let the magic unfurl.

The piece to the left is titled Princess Lepore. It is inspired by Amanda Lepore as Glinda the Godd Witch from the Heatherette fashion show. I have picked this piece today because Amanda has always been a muse in my life. I'm in need of it today.

In just blogging right now, I'm feeling re-inspired. WoooHooo!!!

Happy Tuesday!