This morning I had a skype chat with the lovely Beth Nichols. Who as you may or may not know, organised the UK's Do What You Love Retreat and is co hosting the Hello Soul Hello Business e course with Kelly Rae Roberts in the new year. I 'met' Beth via doing KRR's Flying Lesson's e course last year. (see button on my blog to the right there) Beth is a creative who has a good business brain, and thankfully she is putting it to good use in creating a business for herself, a business where she is doing what she loves. You gotta hand it to her, early last year she didn't even know what a blog was, now here she is, running a fantastically popular site Do What You Love for Life with its e courses and community and retreats and all.
Now the reason I called her this week, is because I am very excited by my new job. I think that what I am doing is also helping people do what they love. And I am realising that I am falling in love with this new job I have. I am doing what I love. And not only that, but it is helping me carve out the time from my busy busy life to do other things I love.
So. I am going to write about it for DWYL (watch this space) because I am now one of those folks who is on the path. Doing what I love. Very happy about that.
It was cool to chat about the weird coincidences where you build your path before you even know you are. Like my blog being called "Get Stuff Done". Like Beth's first blog post being titled "Do WHat you Love". Its like we planted seeds and they grew, and bloomed and blossomed.
And here. Here are my questions.... How can I create an e course? and create webconsulting arm of People Who Do and their marvellous methods that I have learnt that help you clear your head and worklife of the admin-y stuff so that you can get on and do what you really want to do?
How?
Despite my wonderful time 'away from the screen' I do love the way the internet opens up the world and gives you the links to create your network of likeminded souls across the globe. And I can see there are opportunities there that do not exist in the way they do, well, off screen.
I have really enjoyed e courses. And I think skype is fabulous - I mean, being able to talk to someone in another part of the world, in your own front room. I did a Spanish Lesson with someone from Southern California, I showed my friend around my home she had never seen because she now lives in San Francsisco, the lovely Louise Gale advised me on how to progress my art business from her Hoboken Flat. There must be a way to make it work.
So, there is something I am interested in. I had better talk to the guys about it. But it could work am sure of it. Just planting a seed. In my own life.
Showing posts with label art retreats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art retreats. Show all posts
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Sunday, 22 May 2011
Do WHat You Love
I am settling back into life again, after the amazing experience of DWYL. I want to write a blog post about it. Like a proper one. OR one that explains it a bit to those who didn't go. My experience of it.
It was certainly an adventure. I even set off on my adventure the day before. I went by train to Etchingham (very small station deep in the Sussex countryside) to stay overnight chez Devi KK. She was going to be the (very early) morning yoga teacher at the retreat and was giving me a lift up to Yorkshire. We had friends in common and had been emailing, and we were doing the same class with Flora Bowley. But we had never met. I was a bit apprehensive setting out. About all of it. About me meeting folk I didn't already know, and whether it would live up to my (very high) expectations. I had read the blurb. Magic Happens when you DO WHAT YOU LOVE. I was up for MAGIC, no less!!
Devi was lovely, as was where she lived! It was in a retreat centre, a proper beautiful one. Way off the main roads, down a private road, with an amazing view. I even got a whole dorm to myself, with my own bathroom!
The next day, Devi brought me tea in this mug. A portent I thought. And took a photo. Yes this is what I am off away from hearth and home for.
The drive up was leisurely and easy, no nasty traffic, and even some utterly amazing dairy and sugar free raw chocolate (which reminds me I must pester Devi to get me some, it totally rocked) And Devi introduced me to some new yogic tunes Elephant Power. Also rocking! (another reminder she said she would burn me the CD....)
Arrival at the retreat, 6 hours later, I was struck by how exactly alike to the promotional photos it looked. Bearing in mind this is England and also the North, the likelihood of scuttling cotton wool clouds and a bright blue sky and dales bathed in sunshine, this was impressive. And gave me the uncanny feeling that I truly had stepped into the dreams I had of the place. Also meeting Beth, whose image I had seen before... And the first other retreatee (bar Devi) being Lisa, who looked decidedly familiar.... stepping out of the car after a long journey into cups of tea and scones and OMIGOD we are really here, this is it this is really happening, was quite disconcerting at first.... after a period of not knowing quite what to do with myself, and being torn between seeing the lodges and having a rest and staying at reception to check out who else was arriving... eventually we were lead down to see our lodges. .....down being the operative word..... a very steep, rather rugged, path. No wonder they said to bring torches.....
The eco lodges were, as described, luxurious....
There was also a hamper, some wine (I added to the collection!) some bread, jam, biscuits. Milk and cheese in the fridge, and a little welcome goody bag with handwritten notes, and presents and a little notebook (I love notebooks) ooooh this was lovely already...
I can't actually remember what happened after that... well until dinner anyway. i think I had a hot bath and a headache tablet, and a wee lie down...
Dinner was in the tipi. A most impressive one. In fact it could seat 60 for dinner. How about that! And it had a fire in the middle. I think there was actually an issue with not opening the 'chimney flaps' the first night, but I really liked that we all wandered back down the hill to the wine and bonfire reception smelling of woodsmoke. WE had sparklers. And wine. And a bonfire. It was all lovely.
The next day I actually woke up at 6.30am. I think I was so excited! I had told Devi that I was going to miss the first yoga session as I was so tired. But I woke up, thought. May as well go! THe sun was shining, bunnies were hopping everywhere and the trump up the rocky path amidst the amazing smell of the abundant gorse flowers was invigorating.
Devi teaches Kundalini Yoga, which I have never tried. It was outside too, which was a little breezy, but just fantastic. Hearing the birds and feeling the sunshine, made it very special. Kundalini yoga is not like other yoga and focuses on the energy centres and raising up your energy, in a spiritual way. Its also set to music which I loved. I felt pretty good afterwards. especially that I had managed to do it!! Breakfast in the tipi - yummy. And then - OK I am missing bits here, possibly the group photo shoot?? ach anyway... onto the CLASS. Which in a term used by Flora, Definately ROCKED MY WORLD.
We began by yoga moves and stretches, outisde. And we listened to music. And we all got rid of the white canvas - dramatically - dripping and swirling and finger painting with our eyes closed to music....
Oh how can I describe the class? It was just such fun! mark making, using colour, using foam brushes and fingers and every now and again getting instructions to 'do something drastic' or 'OK lets stop and do some stretches now' or 'we are going to dance with our eyes closed now' or some such. I just got IMMERSED in it. I made a beautiful mess! I dabbed and swirled and scrawled and made etchings in the paint.. ... a whole load of techniques to get paint and variation. And all in a keep it loose, don;t think, feel it sort of way.... I just had the best time.
And even things like at lunch, we had prompts to talk about our creative journey, which was - great. And everyone at the table was so interesting. everyone!!
That evening before dinner was a creative enterprise session with Beth and Louise Gale, about blogging - at least I think this was the one. OR maybe it was the one that was about progressing your creative journey.... or perhaps it was both!! phew! I told you it was a LOT! after dinner (new people to speak to, ALL interesting!! - in fact made a connection with a lady which might be a whole other new chapter to my life and secret desire to be a social entrepreneur / someone who does some good in the world / charitable me.... watch this space...
And then there was Matt Stinchcombe from Etsy and Hannah Nunn who makes beautiful lamps and sells them in her shop. Talking about creative business - and a lot more besides. SO interesting to me, and so fascinating.....
At the end of the first day I realised I had been doing things I loved from 6.45am to 11pm NON STOP. Being creative, talking about life, creativity, the universe, entrepreneurship, blogging, connecting, eating, drinking tea, painting (new love!), dancing, making friends.................
see its all going to be a looooooong post.
I am going to start summarising. Day 2 and Day 3were much the same, but different and more. I did get a bit of an early night one of those nights. And one night we got to go in an sneak a peak at the other workshops.....and on the last night we had a gallery night where all the work was displayed. And some of us (most of the tutors and a few other brave souls!!) had our wares out to show and sell. I sold a few art cards and a lavender bag. I gave away a portrait of Beth to Beth and a lavender heard to FLora. And then I spent all the money I had taken on buying others stuff!
I can't write any more.
It was so packed full. And at the end of it I had painted 3 paintings that I wasn't expecting to paint. That was the emotional and amazing thing for me. ONe of the amazing things. there are more, truly it was a lot... I haven't even told you about How I had already met Lisa (via Experimental ARt meet up) or How Louise is going to coach me. OR the whole charity go to Amsterdam thing...
But the painting, the painting. I am left most of all by the painting. FLora's teaching is kind of intuitive, you paint intuitively, like seeing shapes in clouds, you draw out a painting so it kind of comes from deep within you. And everyone's was so unique and personal.
Now more than ever I want a studio space. To paint. OH and the kit list, was a little on the large side... which means I have a LOT of paint left over..... see, its a sign!
am going to just post this and come back and put the links and the photos in soon. ha ha! I promise!! I will!!
Love you. And go. next year. Its on!!
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| my room at Devi's -even had my own bathroom! |
Devi was lovely, as was where she lived! It was in a retreat centre, a proper beautiful one. Way off the main roads, down a private road, with an amazing view. I even got a whole dorm to myself, with my own bathroom!
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| a cool mug to start the adventure |
The next day, Devi brought me tea in this mug. A portent I thought. And took a photo. Yes this is what I am off away from hearth and home for.
The drive up was leisurely and easy, no nasty traffic, and even some utterly amazing dairy and sugar free raw chocolate (which reminds me I must pester Devi to get me some, it totally rocked) And Devi introduced me to some new yogic tunes Elephant Power. Also rocking! (another reminder she said she would burn me the CD....)
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| Beth and the sky |
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| no street lights here |
The eco lodges were, as described, luxurious....
There was also a hamper, some wine (I added to the collection!) some bread, jam, biscuits. Milk and cheese in the fridge, and a little welcome goody bag with handwritten notes, and presents and a little notebook (I love notebooks) ooooh this was lovely already...
I can't actually remember what happened after that... well until dinner anyway. i think I had a hot bath and a headache tablet, and a wee lie down...
Dinner was in the tipi. A most impressive one. In fact it could seat 60 for dinner. How about that! And it had a fire in the middle. I think there was actually an issue with not opening the 'chimney flaps' the first night, but I really liked that we all wandered back down the hill to the wine and bonfire reception smelling of woodsmoke. WE had sparklers. And wine. And a bonfire. It was all lovely.
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| inside the tipi, queueing for dinner (waiting in line as the American's say) |
The next day I actually woke up at 6.30am. I think I was so excited! I had told Devi that I was going to miss the first yoga session as I was so tired. But I woke up, thought. May as well go! THe sun was shining, bunnies were hopping everywhere and the trump up the rocky path amidst the amazing smell of the abundant gorse flowers was invigorating.
Devi teaches Kundalini Yoga, which I have never tried. It was outside too, which was a little breezy, but just fantastic. Hearing the birds and feeling the sunshine, made it very special. Kundalini yoga is not like other yoga and focuses on the energy centres and raising up your energy, in a spiritual way. Its also set to music which I loved. I felt pretty good afterwards. especially that I had managed to do it!! Breakfast in the tipi - yummy. And then - OK I am missing bits here, possibly the group photo shoot?? ach anyway... onto the CLASS. Which in a term used by Flora, Definately ROCKED MY WORLD.
We began by yoga moves and stretches, outisde. And we listened to music. And we all got rid of the white canvas - dramatically - dripping and swirling and finger painting with our eyes closed to music....
Oh how can I describe the class? It was just such fun! mark making, using colour, using foam brushes and fingers and every now and again getting instructions to 'do something drastic' or 'OK lets stop and do some stretches now' or 'we are going to dance with our eyes closed now' or some such. I just got IMMERSED in it. I made a beautiful mess! I dabbed and swirled and scrawled and made etchings in the paint.. ... a whole load of techniques to get paint and variation. And all in a keep it loose, don;t think, feel it sort of way.... I just had the best time.
And even things like at lunch, we had prompts to talk about our creative journey, which was - great. And everyone at the table was so interesting. everyone!!
That evening before dinner was a creative enterprise session with Beth and Louise Gale, about blogging - at least I think this was the one. OR maybe it was the one that was about progressing your creative journey.... or perhaps it was both!! phew! I told you it was a LOT! after dinner (new people to speak to, ALL interesting!! - in fact made a connection with a lady which might be a whole other new chapter to my life and secret desire to be a social entrepreneur / someone who does some good in the world / charitable me.... watch this space...
And then there was Matt Stinchcombe from Etsy and Hannah Nunn who makes beautiful lamps and sells them in her shop. Talking about creative business - and a lot more besides. SO interesting to me, and so fascinating.....
At the end of the first day I realised I had been doing things I loved from 6.45am to 11pm NON STOP. Being creative, talking about life, creativity, the universe, entrepreneurship, blogging, connecting, eating, drinking tea, painting (new love!), dancing, making friends.................
see its all going to be a looooooong post.
I can't write any more.
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| the amazing gorse |
But the painting, the painting. I am left most of all by the painting. FLora's teaching is kind of intuitive, you paint intuitively, like seeing shapes in clouds, you draw out a painting so it kind of comes from deep within you. And everyone's was so unique and personal.
Now more than ever I want a studio space. To paint. OH and the kit list, was a little on the large side... which means I have a LOT of paint left over..... see, its a sign!
am going to just post this and come back and put the links and the photos in soon. ha ha! I promise!! I will!!
Thursday, 19 May 2011
DWYL retreat part 2
I do have so much to tell you about the DWYL retreat. I still can't begin!
OK. I will start with a bit of art. As you may know I did a class with Flora Bowley. And I loved it. We spent 3 days painting with her. Her way of painting and teaching is to keep fluid and intuitive and is all about the PROCESS. So we started and indeed spent a day covering our canvases with layers and layers of dots, stripes, swirls, sometimes with eyes closed, sometimes with brushes, sometimes making thumb or finger prints, using lots of colours to create....... a sort of base to start to draw out a painting. Its as if the painting begins to appear and you act and paint instinctively.
So to give you some images here is one of my canvases at various points through out the process. (Actually I may be wrong and it may have been another canvas, they changed so much as the days went by!)
OK. I will start with a bit of art. As you may know I did a class with Flora Bowley. And I loved it. We spent 3 days painting with her. Her way of painting and teaching is to keep fluid and intuitive and is all about the PROCESS. So we started and indeed spent a day covering our canvases with layers and layers of dots, stripes, swirls, sometimes with eyes closed, sometimes with brushes, sometimes making thumb or finger prints, using lots of colours to create....... a sort of base to start to draw out a painting. Its as if the painting begins to appear and you act and paint instinctively.
So to give you some images here is one of my canvases at various points through out the process. (Actually I may be wrong and it may have been another canvas, they changed so much as the days went by!)
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| I think this is at the end of the first day... |
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| and this is somewhere during the second day |
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| and this is the final (or very nearly final) version |
Sunday, 15 May 2011
back. and blown away.
The Do What You Love Retreat was A M A Z I N G. I am totally exhausted and totally fired up and my world has definately been ROCKED. I don't even really quite know where to begin. Other that it was so so so utterly worth it. More than worth it.
I painted. I PAINTED 3 pictures. BIG ones. It was the perfect class for me, intuitive, messy, playful and surprising. see. bit speechless. I have lots of photos and they will help. And I have only just got back in so a whole huge post is just not possible right now.
And it was full on. I started each day with a yoga class at 6.45am!!!!! And generally ended around 11pm. Painting, enterprise lessons, making new friends, sharing ideas, resources, contacts, skills, knowledge, laughter and tears. yes. tears. I cried. I painted a picture and I was so happy I cried. I can paint. I am a painter. I painted and I loved it and I want so much to paint more. LOVED IT. Definately doing what I love!!
It was fabulous to meet so many of the people I have only known virtually for so long. And Beth did a stupendous job bringing her dream to life so that we could live ours. Hats off to her and the team they worked so hard to make even the logistics and tiniest touches a special occasion. So thought out, so personal. And there were fantastic enterprise sessions and no holds barred Q&A with Flora, and one of the chaps who RUNS etsy (he was delightful and funny, and now I totally want to go to the etsy event in Berlin in September......) Oh. so much to tell.....
Well, I was told my painting told stories. And they do say picture tells a thousand words. I think I will have the thousand words as well to go with it! I think I might have to break it down into sections.
But know this people. A door has been opened for me. Its a whole new world! xxx Lots of Lovexxx
I painted. I PAINTED 3 pictures. BIG ones. It was the perfect class for me, intuitive, messy, playful and surprising. see. bit speechless. I have lots of photos and they will help. And I have only just got back in so a whole huge post is just not possible right now.
And it was full on. I started each day with a yoga class at 6.45am!!!!! And generally ended around 11pm. Painting, enterprise lessons, making new friends, sharing ideas, resources, contacts, skills, knowledge, laughter and tears. yes. tears. I cried. I painted a picture and I was so happy I cried. I can paint. I am a painter. I painted and I loved it and I want so much to paint more. LOVED IT. Definately doing what I love!!
It was fabulous to meet so many of the people I have only known virtually for so long. And Beth did a stupendous job bringing her dream to life so that we could live ours. Hats off to her and the team they worked so hard to make even the logistics and tiniest touches a special occasion. So thought out, so personal. And there were fantastic enterprise sessions and no holds barred Q&A with Flora, and one of the chaps who RUNS etsy (he was delightful and funny, and now I totally want to go to the etsy event in Berlin in September......) Oh. so much to tell.....
Well, I was told my painting told stories. And they do say picture tells a thousand words. I think I will have the thousand words as well to go with it! I think I might have to break it down into sections.
But know this people. A door has been opened for me. Its a whole new world! xxx Lots of Lovexxx
Monday, 7 February 2011
hello world
Today I am writing this in the Blue Dog Gallery. There have been no customers, but at least the lovely owners suspected that this might be the case. Last Monday they thought it would be dead and someone came in and snapped up 2 amazing metalwork and glass chairs for £1200. That sort of thing is worth staying open for just in case. Me, well I just love the opportunity to earn some cash, read my book (well I just started reading a book called Life of Pi - my brother and a couple of friends said it is a good one. Have you read it?) and luckily I can even hoss about on the internet. Get me.
The universe is being kind to my quest to earn this year. Next week there is the possibility of 3 supergroups, though of course, I may get none, depending on the whims of fate. However I'd like to think that the universe will be on my side again and hopefully give the ones on Tuesday and Thursday. Much as I would quite like to travel to Birmingham and stay over in a hotel for an extra £100 it would be awkward for child care as the focus group we had to move is now rescheduled for that date. And poor Bub would be in the hands of someone who he won't be used to at bedtime. But as we are at the moment, we are going to have to lump this one. If that is how it pans out. Hub has got some more work too, which is all fab. But it is precarious, in that, we both have no idea how much work will or won't come in in the next few months, and last year the 99% certain job did not come in, wiping out our saved monies. At least I had something saved. And good thing that I am in charge of the finances!! I think we have to forge on and put our faith in said lovely and beautiful Universe. That work will continue to come in throughout the year, and that both of us will create ways of increasing our incomes. I have more recruitment work too.
Tomorrow I have a meeting with the Yoga Teacher re joining the Teacher Training this year. I have just read the email and its all about getting plugged into the whole training experience. Which means going on retreats really. Universe I would LOVE to go on as many Yoga retreats as he does!! More money and time away!! Although he does do one dayers and hopefully that ought to do for now! Although, how, universe can I justify going on a week long yoga retreat??? How can I afford it?
My week this week is a busy one now. Today is Gallery work and yoga class (am pleased that I am making these twice a week so far this year)
Tomorrow I am meeting up with 2 mummy friends (one with new born and one who may not be able to make it as she is already a week over due!) Then on to my Yoga Teacher Training meeting. Then collect Bub from Nursery and hang out all afternoon, awaiting the online supermarket delivery.... Oh and I am expecting a delivery of tee shirts (I sew labels into them for cash)
Wednesday is Playgroup and French class
THursday is my rescheduled trip to the Saatchi Gallery in London
Friday I am babysitting M (3 yr old) for cash
I think I put my name down for a stall at an art fair on Saturday.... not sure if I did or not. But I could be doing that....
I think I put my name down for a stall at an art fair on Saturday.... not sure if I did or not. But I could be doing that....
And .... today is my 21st day of not drinking coffee. And I have only eaten meat once (sarnies provided at work were very un vegetarian friendly). I have drunk alcohol 3 times (onces in anger, oops and twice for social reasons) I have had considerably less milk (no lattes helps) and lots more veggies and less bread too..... It hasn't made any difference to my weight sadly, but at least I am eating well!! I did find myself craving craving craving a coffee yesterday. But am glad I held out to get through my 21 days. I think I will generally be going for the vegetarian option from now on as well. Not dogmatically, but still. I just am starting to want to avoid meat eating.
Lastly, for this is a long and rambling old post. We are thinking of getting a car. It is a luxury as we are fine without it. But we do have the money from the payout we got from our insurance on our car being written off. And we will only be getting a tiny cheap car. A Panda. Very economical. That's the plan anyway!
And having read a book about detoxifying childhood. I am revisiting my desire to build community in our street. I am not sure how. How about Universe you help me come up with some ideas? I have thought of having a party. Its the simplest route n'est ce pas? Or just a project visiting the neighbours and getting to know them a little bit, just like that. Maybe another more interesting idea will come to me now?
I am looking forward very much to attending the Do What You Love retreat. And - though I have been workly restricted from doing the more painterly and messy tasks on the brilliant Experimental Art Course even re reading the posts Amelia does is filling me with enthusiasm and ideas. Go Amelia. She is fab. When I do my creative retreat, she will definately be doing a workshop or 3! xx
Laters y'all. Love blossoming out to y'all. Smile!
The universe is being kind to my quest to earn this year. Next week there is the possibility of 3 supergroups, though of course, I may get none, depending on the whims of fate. However I'd like to think that the universe will be on my side again and hopefully give the ones on Tuesday and Thursday. Much as I would quite like to travel to Birmingham and stay over in a hotel for an extra £100 it would be awkward for child care as the focus group we had to move is now rescheduled for that date. And poor Bub would be in the hands of someone who he won't be used to at bedtime. But as we are at the moment, we are going to have to lump this one. If that is how it pans out. Hub has got some more work too, which is all fab. But it is precarious, in that, we both have no idea how much work will or won't come in in the next few months, and last year the 99% certain job did not come in, wiping out our saved monies. At least I had something saved. And good thing that I am in charge of the finances!! I think we have to forge on and put our faith in said lovely and beautiful Universe. That work will continue to come in throughout the year, and that both of us will create ways of increasing our incomes. I have more recruitment work too.
Tomorrow I have a meeting with the Yoga Teacher re joining the Teacher Training this year. I have just read the email and its all about getting plugged into the whole training experience. Which means going on retreats really. Universe I would LOVE to go on as many Yoga retreats as he does!! More money and time away!! Although he does do one dayers and hopefully that ought to do for now! Although, how, universe can I justify going on a week long yoga retreat??? How can I afford it?
My week this week is a busy one now. Today is Gallery work and yoga class (am pleased that I am making these twice a week so far this year)
Tomorrow I am meeting up with 2 mummy friends (one with new born and one who may not be able to make it as she is already a week over due!) Then on to my Yoga Teacher Training meeting. Then collect Bub from Nursery and hang out all afternoon, awaiting the online supermarket delivery.... Oh and I am expecting a delivery of tee shirts (I sew labels into them for cash)
Wednesday is Playgroup and French class
THursday is my rescheduled trip to the Saatchi Gallery in London
Friday I am babysitting M (3 yr old) for cash
I think I put my name down for a stall at an art fair on Saturday.... not sure if I did or not. But I could be doing that....
I think I put my name down for a stall at an art fair on Saturday.... not sure if I did or not. But I could be doing that....
And .... today is my 21st day of not drinking coffee. And I have only eaten meat once (sarnies provided at work were very un vegetarian friendly). I have drunk alcohol 3 times (onces in anger, oops and twice for social reasons) I have had considerably less milk (no lattes helps) and lots more veggies and less bread too..... It hasn't made any difference to my weight sadly, but at least I am eating well!! I did find myself craving craving craving a coffee yesterday. But am glad I held out to get through my 21 days. I think I will generally be going for the vegetarian option from now on as well. Not dogmatically, but still. I just am starting to want to avoid meat eating.
Lastly, for this is a long and rambling old post. We are thinking of getting a car. It is a luxury as we are fine without it. But we do have the money from the payout we got from our insurance on our car being written off. And we will only be getting a tiny cheap car. A Panda. Very economical. That's the plan anyway!
And having read a book about detoxifying childhood. I am revisiting my desire to build community in our street. I am not sure how. How about Universe you help me come up with some ideas? I have thought of having a party. Its the simplest route n'est ce pas? Or just a project visiting the neighbours and getting to know them a little bit, just like that. Maybe another more interesting idea will come to me now?
I am looking forward very much to attending the Do What You Love retreat. And - though I have been workly restricted from doing the more painterly and messy tasks on the brilliant Experimental Art Course even re reading the posts Amelia does is filling me with enthusiasm and ideas. Go Amelia. She is fab. When I do my creative retreat, she will definately be doing a workshop or 3! xx
Laters y'all. Love blossoming out to y'all. Smile!
Monday, 1 November 2010
Art Retreats
I just had a lovely chat with Cindy O Leary who runs the Artful Journey retreats in the US. What a really nice lady. It was inspiring talking to her and also interesting to realise how she got to where she is now took her such a long time. Working with the bigger retreats, getting to know the artists she liked, and wanted to work with, that are the really good teachers. Again it seems that to know how the whole artists retreat thing works, is to go on lots of retreats.... which all seem to happen in America... I am not sure how to progress. I feel I do have the right skills to do it, but I certainly do not yet have the contacts... However, the idea of starting up as a group of friends maybe with a tutor or two to give some creative shape to the proceedings....
So inspiring and informative a chat. And she is so lovely. Made me just want to go on her retreat immediately. Dang. And made me think that organising a creative retreat really is something I want to do.
No Spend November - at the end of day one - I spent £3.26 on milk and £18.96 on postage. Postage was work / ebay so covered and the milk, kind of sort of necessary.... bit annoyed as could have used the soya. Am still on normal mode. Earnt £27 baby sitting. No other spending. WEll done me.
So inspiring and informative a chat. And she is so lovely. Made me just want to go on her retreat immediately. Dang. And made me think that organising a creative retreat really is something I want to do.
No Spend November - at the end of day one - I spent £3.26 on milk and £18.96 on postage. Postage was work / ebay so covered and the milk, kind of sort of necessary.... bit annoyed as could have used the soya. Am still on normal mode. Earnt £27 baby sitting. No other spending. WEll done me.
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