Week 4!

I am trying to figure out my system. Who knew that you needed to figure out your own planner system? Lol 

Color coordinating LOOKS so pretty! But...I don't stick with it. I get random and I'm like, "I need to use purple here because it will match this side!!" And I abandon all reason and start a different way of coding. 

Here's my week 4. I want to be more function than fancy. I really really do, so I'm torn between decorating and using space wisely. Lately I decorate a little and add as I go to keep from over doing it. 

Here is my attempt to 'balance'. ^_^

Using my hydrate stamp! I think next week I'll use more stamps. They give it such a tidy look. Not to mention "functional"! Yeah buddy. 

Tiny little file folder I found at Fred Meyer for a dollar. It's a Studio 112. 

Clearly saving some space for the busiest  part of my week. 

A close up of the tiny file folder! So kewt! I put my two favorite quotes in it. 

Ps. All this makes me want to add a new section to my Filofax! Gotta keep track and plan!  Haha! 

-Wayword

The Documented Life Project

I joined The Documented Life Project on Facebook. It's hosted by a circle of friends from Art To The 5th. It's supposed to be a Moleskine planner/journal, but as I already use a Filofax for my planner I will be using it as an art journal. I added some "tip ins" or extra pages using washi tape and some 90lb mixed media paper. It made my Moleskine into a FATTY! 

Don't they look cute together? 

I have not created anything art/collage-wise since 2007. Something was lost then...but I found it today! The first day of this new year. Yeah buddy!  I had a lot of fun just letting go and painting and stamping and sticking and more painting. 

I noticed people picking a word for the year. I have no idea what that's about! It's a guess that it's a word that inspires you. I dislike being defined by any ONE word, especially for a whole year! But to start, I really like the word "unwritten". So I added that element. 

My thoughts lately have been on love. How to love people. Why I should love people. What does it mean to love people. I have been really irritated with family I have on Facebook that claim to be Christian people and spew so much gay hate and muslim hate and hate hate hate. It's inspired me to love love love. and more love. It should also be noted that during my layering process I really hated the way the cover looked. I hated the color, hated the shades and the shapes I was making. I kept at it and kept working it until it finally became pleasant again. Reminded me of my relationships with my family and loved ones. Sometimes they're ugly and not fun...but keep at them and they become lovely again once you work through the hard stuff. 

Art is such a relief. It gets all of "it" out of you. Whatever "it" is...it looks better and feels better out on a page. :) 

-Wayword

So so so busy!

It seems like school started with a bang and we're so off...to somewhere. Lol. Life has just been so busy! Between working, school, the kiddos and their after school stuff....tsk tsk! 

This week I have been attempting to focus on good things. Good thoughts for me and good thoughts towards others. This involves work, home, and the drive home!! I am polite, cheerful and encouraging at work. I make all efforts to be kind and respectful at home, especially to my husband and kids. Then there's the road rage...which is getting better! 

In my personal achievements, I was able to hang out with my ex and his wife(think slutty ex-best friend that wasn't) without harming anyone! I am so proud of me! In my mind I literally can't stand her or her character...ugh! But, I did. I talked nicely and behaved like an adult!! Go figure!! 

It must be my diet! Speaking of which...

Our bento has ben going well. I'm liking the process. It's hard to think of food my kids will eat and food that will taste good cold. For now, they mostly eat raw veggies and fruit. But, I'm working towards better bento! 

All in all, in spite of how busy I am, I am managing life pretty well *knocks on wood*. 

Hope you are too!

-Wayword