Inspired from Within

When I blog I always have to have a picture to go with the post. As I am ending my 30 day writing this week. I started to feel less and less needy to write each morning. Probably, because I am in the beginning of buying a house. So, I have a big to do list, and can't wait to say Ta-Dah!!!! Usually, I would be afraid of writing about it and jinxing it. But, I have found the best way to write now, is to write from my heart. And, my heart and soul is always brought into the home I live in. It has been really hard to do this while I am renting. One of the things I am most proud of is the houses I made into homes. Most houses took more years to remodel or rebuild, then being in the complete stage. It seemed most of our homes had to be sold or rented, when we finally completed everything. Our last home since we downsized, we really just moved in and didn't do much. The last few years I loved creating a patio space. The place I am buying isn't what I would call my dream home. But, it will be mine, to do whatever I want with. And, most of all I want it to have a story book feel to it. Because, I feel when you have a home, it should tell your story. And, I want to leave a good story behind of the fairy tale life I lived. Of course, when I write about my life I sugar coat it. Because, I feel I don't want to remember the bad things. And, I don't want the reader to feel anxious or sorrow or bad about what they are reading. (and neither do I want to feel that when I am writing about it). I just read the words make believe and it really got me thinking. Make believe is fantasy. But, actually it is my belief system. Like "Make It Happen". Or if I believe in something, I am going to make it happen. So my new mantra is MAKE BELIEVE! The above picture is part of a wall of my daughters, when she was making a home. It includes a picture she found from a textile design class. It was a vest and this was the scene I made. It was gouche and resist. I look back and I didn't really like the design. I never had seen buffalo or bison in person before. I think I saw a picture from a magazine, and then painted the image for the design. Never, did I ever think that the next year we would travel cross country. We visited Yellowstone and many other parks, where we got very close up to these amazing creatures. But, I tend to think what I have paid attention to in my creating has come true for me. And, this part of my life, I want to share. Because, I think when you really value your belief system. You can make your dreams come true.