Sarah’s Creative Journey

Weepies again.. :) Tangerines are hanging heavy, glowing marigolden hues Teasing a half-pale moon And I feel a pull to the blue-velvet dark and stars. Pink Magnolia, blushing and coy Savors the sun while she shines You've got yours and I've got mine Together we glide through the blue-velvet dark and stars All it takes is a little faith, and a lot of heart [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/t/the_weepies/stars.html ] Back and forth we ply these oars They move in time and get entwined Green with joy then gray with sorrow Ripened fruit that falls tomorrow Filling us with brilliance Branches are bare with a pulse underneath Flowering slowly inside Your hands are warm and my body is wide To hold all the promise of blue-velvet dark and stars All it takes is a little faith and a lot of heart Sweetheart More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/t/the_weepies/#share

I find myself sometimes becoming jealous of my friends' relationships of other friends.  There is a bond, a connection, and an exciting feel one gets when meeting a new person and getting to know that person on a deeper level.   That is why I love retreats so much.  The sharing that happens on retreats does not normally occur in the real world until after an extended period of time has passed and spent between those people.   And though I have many relationships like that, I always find the desire for more.  To know more people on that level, and to be able to really know them.  To spend time laughing and crying with them.  I see the relationships other people have made with each other and I find myself always wanting more of that.   However, there are 7 billion other people in the world.  And I am more than thankful for the relationships that I already hold. 

Weepies could only put into words: Yesterday, when you were young,  Everything you needed done was done for you. Now you do it on your own But you find you're all alone,  What can you do?  You and me walk on Cause you can't go back now. You know there will be days when you're so tired that you can't take another step,  The night will have no stars and you'll think you've gone as far as you will ever get [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/t/the_weepies/cant_go_back_now.html ] But you and me walk on Cause you can't go back now And yeah, yeah, go where you want to go Be what you want to be,  If you ever turn around, you'll see me. I can't really say why everybody wishes they were somewhere else But in the end, the only steps that matter are the ones you take all by yourself And you and me walk on Yeah you and me walk on Cause you can't go back now Walk on, walk on, walk on You can't go back now More lyri...

Existentialism: a philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.  Life is full of blurs.  Blurry memories Blurry days Blurry consciousness  Blurry canvases Blurry predictions Blurry future Though today has been blurry, it has also been the start or a clearer and brighter night.  What is your clarity? 

"If you keep painting, your voice will emerge out of the paintings. Thinking about it will often over simplify or diminish your "voice." One thing to continuously remember while working on any art piece for my portfolio.   I think I have done fairly well with this so far.  Here are finally some pictures for you!  Two of the paintings are not quite finished.  But things are wrapping up here as we come toward the end of this semester,  So I will try to update with more pictures than you can ever imagine soon!

A time when I fall back into memories.  Not really bad memories, but memories all the same.   Just check out the link.  Dustin O'Halloran-my new favorite piano player, especially for this time of year when people are staying indoors and near fireplaces. It really sets the mood.  So if you need some peaceful music, check him out. 

It's funny how things catch up to us.   A passing video, book, picture can go past us.  We may see it a few times or multiple times.  Then, all of a sudden we pick up another book or see another movie or other familiar pictures.  And it is the same person we noticed but had forgotten before.  And all of a sudden, they are in our life.  Just like that.  That is how Shaun Tan came into my life.  Just within the past couple of days too.  I watched some animated shorts on youtube.  Then, later that day, I went to the library and happened to pick up a book by the same artist.  And today is the day I realize that it is the same person.   It's funny how things catch up to us.