hello Monday my old friend...

inspired after the Portland ME Sidewalk Art Show and Sale; 

so many techniques I can't wait to try.

an enjoyable weekend of interesting art, good food, great company and fun!  looking forward to the work week, as this weekend left me feeling rested and happy :)  

Sometimes I can't resist being punny...since I work with
Substance Abuse Clients (BTW I love LOBSTAH)

hello monday my old friend...i've come to talk with you again...

in a cottage by the sea.

Feeling inspired to write this morning in a cottage by the sea. Enjoying my last few days of vacation with my family.  It warms my heart to have everyone under one roof (now I understand what my grandma meant when she would talk about having the family together).  This has been a wonderful summer...enjoying family and friends and "the nature"...as they say in Sweden. 

In other news, I have decided that my 30s are for people that add happiness to my life and the lives of my loved ones. Helpful advice I have received from friends and family include: keep the drama to a minimum (if someone is all about drama maybe reevaluate that friendship); do things for you, that you enjoy, everyday; your family will always be there for you and love you and you will know who your true friends are because they will do the same...no matter what!  And...just breathe.