there's a lot of gumption in that gut.

Dee Jones arrived. My mum. My friend. My confidant.

It's been incessantly obscure having her here. Strange how not seeing someone in years makes you really 'see' them in new ways. However, I love it. I'm learning her all over again... and her cooking... {yum } Dad comes in a few weeks. Until then it's DEE and ME.

Now is time to rest. Recuperate and rebuild. I am pretty fixed on developing who I am as an artist this year. It's an exciting thought, but it is something that is going to require oh so so so much of me. It's costly. I'm not sure if people will understand it, or me for that matter. It's different. Definitely. There are a few things coming up, like graduation, my sister's wedding etc. I want to make sure I am not distracted - but through these wonderful moments I can capture in images, moments, emotions what is most valuable to my life.

{future } I love you already.

the gift.

{Oh my goodness, I cannot contain my excitement. Life is good, full of beauty and divine in every aspect. Continuing my journey of writing and developing my skills in communication, whilst being inspired and enthused by my surroundings and friends. I wake up thinking, 'why do I get to live such a beautiful life?'}side note... my mocha pot arrived today and I am more than ecstatic to smell the early a.m. brew before work. Now awaiting my delectable boots from the states (please hurry up). I have come to love online shopping for the sheer joy of receiving HUGE parcels at the front door addressed to non other than Ash Jones. That line in the Sound of Music has become true, //"brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things"//

Hoping to be a contributor for a few magazines - develop existing design skills over the next few months, as well as begin the solo exhibition I have promised my soul for about five years (really need to get the webpage up, I feel like a lazy butt when I think about this). It's been brewing, and finally I sense a permission to launch into this new season with every atom of creativity in my anatomy. Contemplating how to evolve my present book into a best seller. Where does this confidence come from? There is a divine conspiracy invading my life... I should not be this confident?!!

Much to do, much to love. Much to learn, much to adorn. Watched Julie and Julia. Alice in Wonderland.

.inspirational.