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Painting

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Holy cow, I feel good. Started a new piece tonight. Well, technically two, but got really far on one in particular.  Got all the base coats down, so now tomorrow, I can have fun shading and bringing it all to life.  It felt good. Turned up some portishead, left my phone on the opposite end of the house and lost myself in my creation.

It’s been a quite some time since I’ve done anything. I have to be in the right mood to want to get lost in a painting. I was worried I’d be a little rusty, but I think my eye has improved, because before my eyes, an amazing image began to form.

The second piece, I need to stew on a bit more. I kinda know what I want, but not entirely sure how to do it just yet. I will figure it out tho. 🙂 it involves painting glass and liquid…should be cool if I nail the right technique.

Baked cookies with the kids tonight. Sat and talked with Alayna. Cuddled with both the kiddos. I love our nightly routines.

Well, I stayed up too late painting…off to hit the sheets now. Night folks.

I can’t sleep.

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I’m wide awake. Got home around 9 from the office. Started at 7 this morning. Those kind of days come rarely, and are awesome and exhausting all at the same time.  They usually come before a launch or upon inspiration. Tonight was both. I feel great. I have a billion ideas running through my head. A team to build out. So much to do. It’s exhilarating. I thrive on it. But I also know it’s my place to hide. Hence, me working on finding a balance between work and life.

It’s hard. When I’m in work mode…I’m focused, respected, thorough, I motivate and inspire others. It’s awesome to watch them bloom.  It’s easy and comes naturally to me. But when I go back to life mode, I stumble, and procrastinate, I forget things.  I hate that. I lack confidence in life mode. I worry over stupid things. I’m only human, I realize we all do it, but I still don’t have to like it.

I’m looking forward to getting away for a few days. Will be nice to gather some more inspiration.  For work and life. 🙂

Maybe I just need to slow down and take a breath and let it all soak in.

Hmm…perhaps my own advice will help me sleep. I have to be up to start again at 6am.

Goodnight neverland.

XXO