Monday, January 24, 2011

Sunday Morning

A perfect harmonization of Sunday morning breakfast.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Creative Stress Relief?

I unfortunately, was not born creative.  I can't draw or paint.  I can't sing or play an instrument (though I've been told by many that I have perfect fingers for the guitar and piano).  I used to write poems, some of which were even published in the local newspaper, but as I've gotten older, that talent seems to have vanished as well.

I do crave to be creative.  I do draw from time to time, but can only sketch whilst looking at my subject, never from imagination.  I've tried learning the piano and guitar, but given up much too easily.  And as my luck would have it, I'm married to a very creative man...someone who draws and designs buildings for a living, and someone who knows a thing or two about art.  This makes me, even more, want to be creative in some way. 

And this leads me to the title of my post: stress relief.  Some people work out, others cook or bake, some talk to their loved ones.  I, not only do the above, but have also started making cards.

It started out really randomly one summer evening and I discovered that I'm actually quite good at it (even my architect husband thinks so!) and when I'm stressed or upset, it helps calms me.  And so I've started giving out handmade cards to all my family and friends for whatever occasion it calls for.  My sister-in-law was so impressed that she asked me if I had sold any...while I don't think they're that good yet, it was very sweet of her to say so.

The only cards I did not give out where the ones I made for my co-workers for Christmas.  My loving husband decided to make fun of them, saying, "who says 'Enjoy the Season'?"  Making me feel a bit self conscious.  But my mom thought otherwise and gave the cards to her colleagues who told her the cards were beautiful :)

I can't wait for another day when I'm feeling stressed.