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Procrastination, Crafting, Schedules & Gratitude
(Yeah, I’m a little scatterbrained today. I couldn't decide on one title.) I make daily lists of what I’m supposed to be focusing my time on. Without these lists, I’d be doomed. Now that I’m not taking any classes (this semester), I’m focusing one day on just art (not my business, just art) and another on my writing (I’m working on some articles that I’d like to get published this year). Today my plan was originally going to be to break out the oil paints. I just wasn’t in the mood though. What’s a crafty girl to do? Why procrastinate my hated daily exercise by doing a fun craft! Last Saturday I bought some amazing kiwi vines from our local Farmers Market (I didn’t even know kiwi’s grew on vines?) They are beautiful. Much to my husband’s dismay (and in spite of much eye-rolling) I bought a beautiful bundle for $5, but was stuck with what to do with them. I’d had another project in the back of my mind since Christmas. There was a big naked spot on our living room wall (I’m not much for empty wall space as you may have guessed by now), right above my son’s new keyboard. Originally I was thinking of getting a pretty used corkboard, re-framing and spray paitning it and making it a family photo collage space. But today, I got a GREAT idea! The Kiwi branches were still green and flexible. I would get out the old hacksaw and wire and custom build a nature-art piece for the wall. My thought was to weave the branches loosely like a trellis, and then add pictures with clips. Now I’m not sure if I’m even going to add the pictures, or just leave it as it is. Hmmm As I was weaving away on my kitchen floor and cutting my finger with the hacksaw (nothing serious), I was pondering how I never thought I’d be so lucky. Having a special needs child, you really learn to appreciate the little things. Like TIME to yourself. Time to make art, create new things in the world, savor my own life. I honestly never thought I would. I know I’m fortunate. My husband understands me well. He works hard in the corporate world so that I can make my own path and contribute to our family in my own way. Our son doesn’t need me to be his advocate anymore. He’s flourishing and growing into the strong young-man that I’d always hoped he could one day become. Day by day, my job is winding down with him, and I’m thrilled! Being a 24-7 advocate is exhausting. I really savor being able to turn that attention to myself… and my new funky wall art! ----------------------------------------- Later that same day... I decided to put some family pictures up on it with clips. I like it even more. It reminds me of a contemporary "Family Tree." What do you think? (scroll through to see all the pics) 6 comments from 4 users
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posted by
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on Jan 15, 2008 at 02:51 PM
posted by
creatress
on Jan 15, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Aww, you're so sweet. It is very exciting. This last year was a good one for us as a family, and this year is only looking better still. We're very blessed. Someday you'll have free-time. Promise. Then we'll weave sticks together. Hahaha.
posted by
girl4agreenerworld
on Jan 15, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I love your sculpture. It looks great and has function too! Hey did you know that in order to grow kiwis you need both a female plant and male plant? Now maybe your husband won't roll his eyes but get a twinkle in them.
posted by
creatress
on Jan 15, 2008 at 10:15 PM
That's really interesting! I never knew that. I'll go tell him now. So it's now a sexy, contemporary family tree. Hahah.
posted by
momcoach
on Jan 19, 2008 at 01:18 PM
I *LOVE* the sculpture! And with the pictures on it, it's even better. What a beautiful creation, and how fabulous to have something so special to show for your "me time". It takes a really creative mind to think to take a bundle of kiwi branches and turn it into something like that!
posted by
creatress
on Jan 19, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Wow! You're too kind. You made my day, er, weekend!
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And I'm so glad you're able to find more time for yourself! It must be so exciting to see your son blossoming into a man, and your husband doing so well personally and professionally. I'm thrilled for you!