More challenges to myself. I made this list at the beginning of the year and haven't come close to fulfilling a single one of them. The year is almost half over already!
Another RANDOM journal page. Below is the beginnings of this page. I don't always work in this process (of painting around things), it's definitely not the most efficient!
The fun little feet things coming in from the lower edges is a little stamp I cut from a scrap of eraser.
If you're a visual journaler there's a fun Journal Pages Group on Facebook you may want to join. It offers weekly prompts, a place to share techniques, info and inspiration.
Last Saturday I ran the Hippie Chick Half Marathon with my friends Tammy (left) and Stacey (right). This was Tammy's FIRST half marathon! She was amazing! She will tell you that she wasn't athletic growing up and that this "running thing" has been very difficult for her, involving lot's of frustrations with her performance and so on. You wouldn't have known it, she pushed through enormous pain and finished 13.1 miles RUNNING! I'm SO PROUD of you Tam! It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.
I'm itching for another running goal. Not sure I want to commit to serious training through the hot summer months... hmmm. what to do?
I did get out a few times this week, keeping my HR under 147 to stay in "recovery zone".
Ready for the sun to shine around here this weekend! We've had a very cold and WET week.
Hope you have a blessed and productive weekend!
xoxo,
michelle
If you get up really early then you won't have to be in the hot training.
Posted by: Molly | May 14, 2009 at 10:36 PM
As always your journal pages are stunning. I just LOVE all the color!
I really have to commend you on your determination for your running. You're doing a spectacular job!
Posted by: Jennifer Williams | May 15, 2009 at 04:46 AM
The glass isn´t half empty, it´s half full. You still have over half a year to complete your challenges! It takes time to fill up the think-tank with ideas and inspiration, to let it dwell, and then let it all out. You are so talented and disiplined, there is no need to worry :-)
Your journal-pages are such an inspiration in themselves. I love your line (your drawing).
Posted by: Janne Robberstad | May 15, 2009 at 06:51 AM
I love your journal pages...so fresh and vibrant...and even if you haven't accomplished much of what you intended, you've at least had the idea, the plan and the artwork alone is accomplishment! Then the marathon running...I think you've accomplished quite a bit!!
Love your forget-me-nots...mine are out now too and I just love them.
Congrats to your friend...I applaud her accomplishment as well...speaks to what we put our minds to we can accomplish! And we accomplish those things that are meant to be accomplished...I wonder how much of my own "to do" goals are frivolous?!
Posted by: sherry | May 15, 2009 at 06:54 AM
your colors, your vibrant heart are just so contagious...thank you!
Posted by: mystele | May 15, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Michelle - I love your journal pages. I would love to see a demonstration or explanation of the techniques or mediums you are using to achieve the colors that you have. They just seem to "glow" on the page. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Laurie Miller | May 15, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Your journal pages are wonderful. I always enjoy seeing them. I think running in a marathon sounds like accomplishing quite a bit! Congratulations to your friend.
Posted by: Snap | May 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Your journal looks so *fun*... thanks for sharing!! Love the photo of the flowers, what a pretty color they are and striking against the green!!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 16, 2009 at 05:22 PM
I loooooove your random journal page: the colours, the little dogs and the funny cup. Sure painting around things is great!
Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration.
As to things to accomplish I myself never even make lists ....and I don't even run! I agree that running is accomplishing quite a bit!
Posted by: muriel | May 17, 2009 at 02:35 AM
Your journal pages are so amanzing!
I wish I could run again. I use to
be in track when I was young in school.
I can only do a shuffle. At least
I can walk. I am very thankful for
that. I park far away for the stores
and buildings to make sure I get more
walking in even though I could have
one of those parking permits for the
disabled if I wanted it.
God Bless You and Yours and
Your Creative Life!!!
Posted by: Flassie | May 17, 2009 at 08:19 AM