Happiness is oozing out of me right now! I got word yesterday that my skin biopsies came back normal!! Yay! I'm cancer-free!! Ahhhhhh I'm so relieved and happy :) I was so terrified and upset that I could possibly have another surgery on my forehead and I was NOT feelin' it... AT ALL! So I'm very grateful and happy today because I am healthy & stress free baby. Have a wonderful day everyone and remember....Happiness looks Gorgeous on YOU ♥

This really is what I've always said and believed. If you are passionate about something then everything will fall into place and you will find the happiness you desire. Passion is what drives our hearts and souls...without it we are stagnant and ordinary. Be who you want to be. Strive for your inner peace and happiness. All the rest will find it's way to you. Live with love and be fearless ♥

I feel like a "mess" almost all the time...I've done so many different things in my life but the one constant is my husband's voice telling me, "I want you to do what makes you happy." I always thought that being recognized for my artwork or getting an award for my efforts or getting a steady paycheck would make me happy. All that is good stuff but it's not what makes my soul sparkle. And it's taken me a solid year to realize that all I need is to be brave and keep being me. Love myself. Love me for who I am and stop trying to break my own mold. I have a great foundation and a lot of support. I'm so fortunate to have the freedom to live my dreams whatever they may be and try my hardest. Taking the steps to "try" is an act of bravery. I have always followed my heart and it has always lead me to happiness. I fell off my path for the last year, but I am back on my journey to fulfilling my dreams of being a full time dreamer and artist. Ahhhhhhh, I feel so free and so proud. I finally feel proud of all of my accomplishments (big or small) and I feel excited about the future. Here's to bravery and what amazing journeys we will take along the way ♥

This is so powerful!

Hope is stronger than fear because we put so much effort into hoping and so much passion from our guts that it has to overcome fear. I found another suspicious spot on my forehead, and my fear is that it's skin cancer...again. Honestly, I do not want to have to go through what I had to last time I had this. But I HOPE so hard that it's not skin cancer and if it is, I HOPE she can scrape it all off today and I won't have to have a big surgery again in the coming weeks. I'll be HOPING all the days until I get the results (probably in about a week or so) I'm asking you all to please HOPE with me and send me good vibes.
xo

This is an Alice in Wonderland quote....It's so true. A quiet mind is a strong mind. We need to take time to meditate or sit quietly in order to keep ourselves balanced. I believe that when there is silence, that's when your soul speaks the loudest. This is my quote. You will see more when your eyes are closed because you are tuned into your inner self. Being in touch with your inner self makes you whole and at peace. Breathe in your colors, exhale your darkness....and you will sparkle. xo

Rabbits live in fear everyday. Fear of being eaten up by the big bad world. That's where "lucky rabbit" comes from. If they survive another day, it's a good day. However, just because they are fearful of what "could" happen, they are still brave enough to take the risk of gathering food for their family, find a mate, or survive on their own. They are fearless. I absolutely love them and what they represent. I have a tattoo of 2 rabbits facing each other. One has brown eyes and one has green eyes. They represent my husband and me. We always face our fears together. We are rabbits in this big bad world and we will get through it together...protecting our family, loving each other through hurts and disappointments and trusting each other. That's what family is about. I'm a lucky rabbit because I have this ♥

I feel like washed up mom who doesn't know who she is anymore. It's really a depressing and sucky place to be....but I have my health and my dudes and I am very grateful. But I hate feeling like my life has flown by and I'm not where I thought I would be by now. And at this point I don't even know where that is. Every day is a struggle for me to figure out what I'm supposed to be doing with my life. If and when I figure it out, I'll let you guys know.

I'm pretty tired of falling hard down deep holes....where is fucking Wonderland?!?
I'm at the point of "I've fallen and I can't get up."

Isn't this the truth? It's not about "fixing" anything. Sometimes we just need for someone to lean on...listen to what we have to say, hear our struggles....hug us and tell us it's all going to be ok.
We have to remember that we are supported, always. We all have that special friend, family member, spouse or even child that we lean on or turn to.

For me, it's my husband first and foremost (He is the most logical, down-to-earth,supportive and loving man I've ever known. He hears me).

But then if I'm reeeeeeally in a funk, I turn to my friends (they always make it better by making me laugh and serving me wine).

I absolutely adore this picture. It just shows how having someone who believes in you by your side makes all the difference in the world.

Who is that person for you? And how do they support you?

Hey guys,

This is me today, trying to remain positive when I'm feeling blue. Sucks feeling this way, but it happens. I strongly believe in looking for the positive in every day and in every situation. This morning I went to the gym & swam almost a mile, chatted with my son and snuggled with my pups and most of all, I woke up. This is all positive stuff. I have my health and a wonderful little family who I love so much. This is my positivity for the day. Personally, I'm having some struggles with where I'm at and where I'm supposed to be, but I will figure it out. It's just taking waaaaaaay too long and I'm getting annoyed, but I need to remember to be happy for all the amazingness I have in my life and feel proud of all I've accomplished thus far. Keep reaching for the stars, you will catch one I promise!

So, how do you stay positive during your harder days? It's a struggle for a lot of people and it's ok :)

Hello!

Happy Monday, I hope you all had a great weekend in the sun :)

This quote is something I really struggle with. I am sooooo hard on myself. My husband is always telling me that. I work so hard to make my dreams come true and sometimes I fall flat. It's hard to swallow and is I feel like I'm a constant disappointment to myself. It's a sucky feeling! But in the meantime, I have to remember that I am a full time mom, I'm teaching my son how to drive right now (yikes!), I keep the house clean, I keep my pups fed and loved, I make dinner every single night, and I'm always trying to figure out what my next adventure should be. Right now I'm at a stand still and it's making me crazy. I feel like the days are rushing by and I'm not using them. Ugh! So frustrating! But I have a couple of things in the wings that will show themselves this Spring and I feel very proud of that. There's always good stuff coming, I just wish I had a game plan for something concrete. My brain never stops and I'm always thinking, and then I cry, and then I pull myself up and pull my shit together! I got this! I know I will figure it out and when I do, you all better watch out :) ha!

So, the question is....Are you hard on yourself? Do you realize you are doing the best you can? Let's hear it!

This is basically me in a nutshell! I'm a professional full time artist/writer/dreamer. I very rarely get credit for what I do...In the sense of recognition, awards, tons of cash flowing in, etc. But I most definitely always do my absolute best, because it's a reflection of me. My heart and soul is poured into every piece of work I do. I always follow my heart and feed my passion. Life is short, and I am so fortunate that I have a spouse who lets me do just that. Some day my dreams will come true in my art world. I will get that reward. All I can do is to keep pursuing my dreams and trying to catch that magic spark. Don't ever do a bad job or less than 100%. The work you do reflects YOU and your character. Keep up the good work and feel proud of everything you do. All you can do is your best cuz the best is what you do!

What do you do that you feel like you don't get credit for? Do you still do your best?

Happy Friday everyone and have a great weekend :)

Good morning!

What a gorgeous sunny Arizona day this is going to be. On days like this I go outside and take a deep breath in and feel thankful. Thankful that I am healthy, happy and loved.
The topic today is....Have you lost someone in your life who has impacted your life and has forever imprinted on your heart? Who is that person? And what was it about them that made you love them so much?

I lost my dad almost 10 years ago now and I still think of him and miss him every day. He was such a huge piece of my life and who I am. He showed me how to love unconditionally, he showed me patience, he was open minded, and he was genuine and generous. My dad also had the special gift of the "sixth sense" which he passed on to me when I was born. He always supported me with my art. Sending me to a private art college and getting me the best supplies I could have. Dad was my biggest fan and he's the one who encouraged me to do what makes me happy. After he died, I didn't want to do art anymore. I was too sad, he was so connected to it, I couldn't do it anymore. A year went by and got the urge to paint. I painted my little heart out for a year. It was the best therapy for me. After time went on, I knew I had to continue with my passion and continue to pursue my art career. Every time I sit down to paint, draw, write or sketch, he is with me. In my heart and in my mind. He was a great man who left us too soon.  I'm so happy that we shared a lot of special times talking and mostly laughing. I could tell him anything and he would always listen and understand and give me the guidance that I needed. With him gone, I have changed, but he will always be in my heart and he will always watch over us. I hope I have passed on the things I learned from him to my son. I'd like to think he would be proud of me and who I am now. xoxo

Happy Hump Day!

It's the middle of the week and it's go time! What do you do to energize yourself? Do you exercise at a gym? Do you jog or walk outside? Do you meditate? Sing? Clean? Organize? Eat healthy? Play with your pets?

I am a strong believer in healthy eating and exercising.  I literally just started exercising at the gym 5 days a week since January 1, 2016. I had never even stepped inside a gym before! How weird is that? But I've learned how awesome it is for me physically, emotionally and mentally. I have depression, and have never taken medication for it, but exercising is what has pulled me out of it. The feeling of accomplishing something, seeing actual results, and being around positive people has lifted me up and has put my depression away. I'm so proud of myself for doing what I need to do for me...to make ME feel better and be a better human. I feel great and energized each day.

 Meditation is also a great way to center yourself and breathe. I burn incense every time I meditate, journal or create art. I feel as if the scent opens my mind and soul and the creativity just flows out of me. I have my routines/rituals.

What do you do to be healthy in mind, body and spirit?

Hey everyone, welcome!

I'm super excited to have great discussions with you guys and see what great minds are out there sharing their stories and thoughts. For today, I'd like to share this quote. Creativity is amazing!! You don't have to be a "gifted" artist in order to be creative. You creating something from your heart that speaks to you and others is what this is about. It's about YOU letting your heart and soul speak out loud! Whether it be in painting, drawing, singing, writing, decorating, designing, building, planning, the list goes on and on...
What is your creative outlet? How does it make you feel?