1. h-kun's parents were here from japan recently. and they brought lots of goodies for us. like soba noodles. green tea. and lots of nori (seaweed). car parts. bobby pins. and a book full of girl names.
2. a friend that i've never met. (hi sandra!) knit me a baby blanket. and it is perfect. so now the pressure is off for me to knit one. and i can focus on everything else i want to make.
3. i have never eaten lucky charms. i have never seen a sci fi film. and i have never been invited to a square dance.
4. i am having a my favorite things party on saturday. a little get together in the afternoon with some good friends. and am super excited.
5. i signed up for a drawing and painting class. it starts on monday. and i am freaked out. i have always thought that i can't draw. anything other than stick figures. and doodles. but i have wanted to paint for a long time. and am inspired by so many. so i decided to sign up. and just do it. yep. yep. yep. (that is me convincing myself that all will be okay. and i will love it.)
Really, you've never seen a sci fi movie? Ever? Not even Star War? Not even the new Star Trek? You should! They're awesome! (I'm talking about the original Star Wars here - not any of the new ones).
Posted by: peanut | September 23, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Don't worry about the class. You are just learning to really see. That is the key. Leave your mind open and don't worry about the results, and most importantly, draw something everyday. Your skill will eventually improve. You might even surprise yourself.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 23, 2010 at 09:28 AM
That is really gutsy and I am sure you will thank yourself. You are a beginner so really you have nothing to prove.
Posted by: Googlover/keishua | September 24, 2010 at 06:49 AM
What a lovely shot of the soba noodles! Good for you on the drawing class, I am sure you will enjoy it.
Posted by: Kirsten | September 24, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Have a wonderful time in your art class! Do not at any time judge yourself as unable to paint or draw... just enjoy each exercise, relax, and see what comes.
My hairstylist is also a very talented watercolor artist. She loves handing supplies to anyone who thinks they can't paint; with very minimal coaching from her they have all produced work you would swear was by someone who had at least a bunch of lessons :)
Posted by: Jennifer | September 26, 2010 at 07:09 PM
It will be great, and so will you. Relax and draw (and paint).
Posted by: tracy | September 28, 2010 at 02:57 PM
I really love the simplicity and clarity of your photographs. And your style of writing too. Well done. Enjoy the painting! As a professional illustrator I find I like my results best when I don't put too much pressure on myself.
Posted by: Sabine | September 29, 2010 at 12:29 AM
absolutely beautiful photos of some of my favorite things!!! :) simple beauty!
curious how the drawing class went! i've been wanting to take one, but like you, i feel that i can't draw at all--i don't even think my stick figures and doodles are all that great! ha!
Posted by: shannon | October 09, 2010 at 01:37 PM