The End of One and the Start of Another!

It is that time of year again, where we evaluate the past accomplishments and wish for better in the New Year. I have come to learn that age has nothing to do with memory but if it weren't for social media taking record I couldn't tell you what occurred in 2013! 

Wink Wink  by Paula Timm
Ipad drawing using app Paper by 53

I was led to find a nifty tool yesterday; using 'likes' to create metrics for the top 5 posts on Instagram profile. The good news, my art posts were popular and not my repetitive posts of my dog and I. 

 

'Tis the Season, Perry the Hipster Pugx

I thought I should take a stab at creating my own top 5 moments based on the past year's posts to Instagram. I should find a better video-editing tool for my Iphone, a good exercise nonetheless.

 

Studio C Exhibit, the first piece that I sold!

In reflection, last year was exciting, fulfilling and wonderful. I prepared for my first art exhibit and soon after my second. I created lesson plans for art classes, I facilitated workshops using art as a tool for employment and mental wellness, and I taught art and loved every moment.  I was surprised at how much art I produced too. I sold art, I was commissioned for new art, and I found new skill and talent within myself.  

 

First Class at Studio C

What I wish for the New Year? Balance comes to mind, be it at home, heart or in my head. I am learning to temper my desires with the reality of my body's limitations. I am learning not to be victimized by these and to embrace their strengths. I know how I want to feel, who I want to be, and how I want to live. 2014 is about choosing the actions that are best for my family and me. What a powerful and exciting statement...

Here’s to 2014!