one of those days is today.
it was nice to have my breathing, centering time this morning,
but it still feels like my body wants to be about 10 miles ahead of where i'm letting it be.
whew.
wow.
don't even know where to start!
i do want to tell you about a few things.
#1----------- i have been noticing that i have essentially stopped creating new art for myself. its all for others. i had a clarifying moment about a week ago where i realized this. yes, i take photos for myself, but they're all on hard-drives. new goal, make more tactile work. make books. get things printed, get things framed. dig up deeper layers of what is IN the things that i decide to photograph. why do i like aerial views so much? why am i obsessed with things being shielded or blurred in the foreground? why am i so obsessed with lines? things like this. so now i have friday personal art days. for just me. starting today.
#2-------- did you know that a) polaroid went out of business and b) that it came back into business and c) that they are already sold-out, but d) i got 2 packs?
#3-------------- my current favorite nourishing thing in my life is my room. my space. my haven. my underwater haven. surrounded by lovely color and texture and a lack of chaos.
#4------- the artists way is the best book to cross my path in years, i am now finished with it, and plan to do a few blog posts that let you in to my journey. it was honestly liberating. it also felt like i had this raw quality to my spirit...... i felt very turned upsidedown and shaken out. it was an intense process. i'm still in it, even though i'm finished with the book. do i recommend the book? yes.
#5----- apparently people lately have been telling me that they like my writing "as much as" my photos. i do not know what to do with this news.... but hey. yay writing.
#6--------------- i am curating an art show! you are invited!! its going to be fab!!!
#7--------------------------- my response to numbers 1-6, is these. enjoy,,,
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enjoy,
shan!
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for instance,
i was frustrated with my measuring cups.
they were ugly.
they were plain.
i didn't like getting them out of their drawer.
when i saw these plain white ceramic ones from cost plus i flipped.
the letter spacing is a bit wide on the 1 cup one....
but i accept him.
i honestly was so inspired that i made cinnamon rolls and liked it.
a mission to live life everyday in a way that makes sense to me.
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Haha, that's so something I would do! Red Velvet cupcakes this weekend, oh happiness and sunshine.
(02.17.10 @ 03:53 PM)It's become very clear to me the way you shoot the tiny things in your life bring them out in a bigger way.
(02.18.10 @ 01:22 PM)i love the flour label for some reason. everything about these photos is gorgeous! =]
(02.23.10 @ 11:18 PM)
but lately, my newest phase of life has given me lots of space to breathe.
lots of time to myself.
lots of time to sleep in,
lots of time to enjoy things like meals.
well.
this week has been different.
so many random meetings and lunches and parties,
...........i found myself absolutely drained by yesterday afternoon.
physically and socially tired.
feeling socially overwhelmed was new for me.
but i'm getting so used to a slower pace and i think my body was liking it.
yesterday when i finally had a slice of time to myself,
i went to the post office (favorite!) to mail a disc to a client,
and then saw that the south pasadena farmers market was happening.
walked around for an hour,
and got lots of vegetables-----
a heart-shaped berry tart,
and some flowers.
(never knew that lavendar had such intense ROOTS.)
craigslist,
$100,
absolutely in love with it.
its called a sweater rug.
the world thought it would be impossible to buy a rug with a $100 budget,
but i did it. proud of myself. :)
coffee table,
$10,
thrift shop called treasure fair in pasadena.
i see shopping as a way to exercise faith.
i love waiting for the right items.
these are completely right.
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love the flowers!
(02.12.10 @ 06:25 PM)Hi Shannon, we took our computer in for warranty work and I lost your "site" and I missed you a lot! I like your rug and flowers! Happy Valentines Day! Just so glad I could see your pictures on this day! Olympics are HERE! love ya, gr ma
(02.14.10 @ 05:30 PM)Hi Shannon, we took our computer in for warranty work and I lost your "site" and I missed you a lot! I like your rug and flowers! Happy Valentines Day! Just so glad I could see your pictures on this day! Olympics are HERE! love ya, gr ma
(02.14.10 @ 05:30 PM)
sadly, both ro and rox had to move out to prepare their lives for grad school.
that means that two new roommates moved in-------
and that i moved into my own room.
it was the perfect solution to a situation that seemed dismal for a while.
rose and i have been roommates for years,
shared a room for years,
done life together for years.
moving to my own space has been a good fresh start,
especially since i get to wake up to jellyfish every morning.
my friend claire made them for me,
and the jellyfish/white blanket combo makes me feel like i'm in an underwater haven at all times.
obsessed :)
the dresser from the pink plum thrift shop in pasadena,
and the jellyfish are handmade by claire!
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beautiful!
(01.27.10 @ 01:34 PM)wow. that thing is CLEAN!
(01.27.10 @ 08:09 PM)those jellyfish are awesome! and that blanket looks so soft!
(01.28.10 @ 10:37 AM)your wall color is one i would have never picked, but love! it casts such an ethereal light. :)
(01.28.10 @ 12:13 PM)ha--------- yeah, the wall color came with the place! the whole house is light pink. at first i kind of hated it, now i am in love with it.
(01.28.10 @ 12:23 PM)mind = blown.
i have that blanket. can't wait for you to cuddle in it when you VISIT!
claire: want some jellies too... pLEASE!
(01.29.10 @ 05:43 PM)AMAZING! The Jelly fish...AMAZING! Your room...AMAZING! Love it!
(02.16.10 @ 08:59 AM)
i think that means that these are meant to be without commentary.
------------- so here you go.
enjoy enjoy :)
shannon
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candles
measuring cups that i actually like
matching measuring spoons.
... i think this will inspire more baking.
a long lighter so i can light my candles
jeans with my christmas gift certificates
a lock for our garage so things dont get stolen
razor blades so i can shave again
ziploc bags
a pillow
socks
a picture frame
bottle opener
a mop
a bucket
lactose pills
a sink stopper
and thin sharpies.
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Look at that loot! Errands are so fun- especially ones that include Nordstrom's Rack and fun home goods. Lovely pillow and wonderful jeans score!
(01.07.10 @ 06:58 PM)i get a new set of skinny sharpies (all the colors) every 6 months--and i LOVE them. :) also, my IRL name is hayley...so your commenters are heidi, hollie, and hayley. how did you plan that bit alliteration, girl?! :)
(01.08.10 @ 06:47 AM)aaand this is heather, adding to the now four-part alliteration, saying, SHAN! we use the SAME razor! yet another reason why we're sisters.
(01.08.10 @ 10:52 PM)
Lovely :)
(03.05.10 @ 06:34 PM)hi Shannon, I love the picture that is right above where I'm writing - with the pink and orange twirlies coming down...great! We are back in the RV and I'm decorating my space in a partly a new way - fun fun and I understand why you want to do things you need to do for YOU. that's OK - love ya, Gr ma
(03.05.10 @ 06:35 PM)your writing is as lovely as your photos. #2. case in point.
(03.05.10 @ 06:49 PM)Your photos are always stunning, your words honest. You've brought sunshine into my day (and there's some waiting for you here too http://wholeselfcoach.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/sunshine/ when you have a moment to take a look).
(03.06.10 @ 11:25 AM)i adore this post! thank you for the inspiration.
(03.06.10 @ 08:00 PM)j.