Daily Diary – April 29 2010

Today wasn’t a good photo day. I didn’t capture enough. I am guessing I am a bit worn out from the WIL project I did last week and a bit overloaded on photos. It’s ok, I don’t mind the fluctuations. I’ve learned it’s a part of life.

Here’s David running towards me with a story. That little boy can talk!! He takes after his mommy. Tells me stories all day long.

And here he is posing for camera. I’m not a fan of the posed look. But when he tells me to take a photo, I take a photo.

And here’s the only good one of the little boy.

I worked a lot today, didn’t do much else but I am ok with that. I am feeling better though still in back and jaw pain which I am not particularly happy about. But it shall pass. This week literally flew by and I can’t even remember anything I did with it.

I did start Pam Carriker’s class last night tho and I love it so far! Here’s my first sketch from last night:

it’s got a long way to go and all the ones I did after this are even worse but I am still playing. I am drawing. I can do this. I promised myself I will draw at least one face every day this week before I move on to the next lesson.

Note to Self:
Soooo…I decided to do something crazy today. A part of me is still undecided about it but then another part wants to plunge ahead. So let’s see what I actually end up doing. I have been feeling blah and unmotivated etc. lately as you already know. While some of it is gone, the rest is still here so I decided I will jumpstart the process and “Fake it till I feel it” so I am going to do a Layout a Day in May. I might sprinkle in some art journal pages in there, too but I am not sure yet. That sort of feels like cheating. Is that cheating? I still need to plan and prepare so let’s see if I have time to do that in the one day before the month starts! Am I crazy? I think a bit. And I am not feeling 100% good about this yet. But…maybe it’s best just to take the plunge. I wonder if it will leave me more depleted or invigorated…

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. Almost Friday baby! This is going to be a bit more of a hectic weekend than I’d like but still I love the weekend.
2. I am grateful for chocolate today. I love chocolate. A little too much.
3. Grateful for feeling and being more productive, too. It makes me feel better to feel better, isn’t that crazy?

Two Things David’s Grateful For:
1. Grateful for Daddy.
2. Grateful for playing with Nathaniel.

4 comments to Daily Diary – April 29 2010

  • Lisa

    Hi Karen,
    I wanted to share how strange it is to see that sign. We have Keep Left everywhere here in Australia. I never have seen a Keep Right sign yet. You likely see is as very normal, ordinary and everyday but it’s not for me. It’s strange indeed. Bye, Lisa.

  • I love the sketched face you did, I thought it was lovely. It reminded me of Kate Mason’s art which you can find at katemason dot blogs dot com. I’m too scared to try drawing, but a class seems a great idea. I’m also loving your “Layout a day in May” challenge – I’m inspired to try that too! Thanks, lovin’ your work 🙂 Deb xox

    • karenika

      i am scared too. that’s why I am doing it. I’ve drawn a face everyday for the last six days. most of them are terrible but it’s practice 🙂 you should do it!

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