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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Relaxation and Creativity

September's Labour Day weekend is the same as January 1st for me...a new beginning, time to get re-organized, and implement new routines.

The best part, however, are the two weeks before, when my family goes on our annual camping trip...no electronics, no technology, and books to read made of paper.

This year was a little different because the first half of the trip was just me and my one child while my husband and oldest headed for Newfoundland for the Eastern National Softball tournament--a real high for the team and they came in 4th!!  So proud.

This year, I took my art supplies and the two of us had fun doing another favorite hobby I just don't get time for between two jobs and multiple sports for the kids.  Here are some samples of my paintings...all interpretive of course LOL, but most I'm pretty proud of...
 





And my favorite of that week is...



On the second week the other two joined us and we just had such a great, relaxing time with awesome weather and a view of the lake.

This yearly break from the rush of life also gives me time to consider the past year, what worked, what didn't, what needs to change, and I make decisions for that re-organizing. By the time I get back, I'm raring to go and have a good, solid outlook and direction...at least for the remainder of the year :)



6 comments:

  1. Extremely impressed. I drew a stick figure couple once, and the woman's boobs were lopsided. I'm pathetic.

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    1. LOL Maggie! You're NOT pathetic; you're hysterically talented and always make me smile :)

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  2. Wow. Beautiful talent. Glad you had a chance to unplug and recharge (as funny as that sounds). Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thanks Elf...it's like looking forward to those two weeks every year gets me through LOL

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  3. Oh wow, what fun! I love, love, love the paintings. Especially the purpose octopus. I'm impressed!

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    1. Thanks Ally! I did the octopus for a friend...she loved it, too, and calls him Stanley LOL

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