Ups and downs

My_journal
It's true, I've neglected you. I'm sorry. I've been a bit off kilter. I left salaried employment on the last day of August. We are looking for a simpler life and with us both trapped on career treadmills we were so far off the way we wanted to live. It is the right decision and I am happy about it, but I have been working since I was 17, so it is a weird feeling and a period of transition.

Meanwhile though, look how pretty! I made this journal from old dictionary covers and Bockingford watercolour paper. I am SO happy with it.

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New Art

New_harbour_beach_art

What I like best about this:
It summons up this beach for me.
I love how many layers are in it; five, which for me is a lot.
I love that it combines some of my favourite creative outlets - playing with paint and crayons; text; photography; sketching; and gathering.

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Journal Page

The first page in a new journal. I made the journal, using old dictionary covers and paper that I chose. I love it. I think you will love it. Photos later. For now, the intro page, pre-journalling.
Journal_intro

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