Archive for September, 2008

Posted on September 27, 2008 - by Lu

Live More

I have been thinking more about the kinds of things and activities I fill my days with. I have been guilty of saying "I am really busy" and "I don’t have time". Actually, I do have time and my days are busy with activities and nonsense that sucks the life out of me. Admitting that is the first step to living more.

Over the past three years, I have purged my life of things, people and thinking that does not improve me in some way. I took a break from message boards and forums, blogs and people because of all the negativity swirling around. No matter how positive you claim to be, negative garbage has a way of seeping into your life and stealing your joy.

This year, I reclaimed my joy. I took responsibility for the quality of my life. I stopped making unnecessary purchases as a way to fill some kind of void. I started making connections with people I felt a spiritual connection with. I took risks and stepped out of my comfort zone. I stopped making so many assumptions and became a better observer. I have tried to not take everything personally. I have given myself permission to be first in my life more than I have been. I have been living more. Returning to the things that make me happy, cost very little and occupy my time with quality experiences. I am determined to not spend the next few years complaining about what is not right in my life, but instead focusing on what is right. Basic, simple gratitude is an amazing thing. It makes you appreciate what you have and for me, it makes me happy. That alone makes me rich beyond my wildest dreams.

Posted on September 21, 2008 - by Lu

National Women’s Friendship Day Event at Tino Vino sponsored by Girlfriendology.com

I will be shooting an event in celebration of National Women’s Friendship Day later this afternoon. Sponsored by Girlfriendology.com, the event will be held on Sunday, September 21st from 1pm to 3pm. Held at Tino Vino in East Hyde Park, Cincinnati, this event will feature bottling your own wine (with special girlfriend label) as well as snacks, wine and fun activities for women. Reservations are limited to the first 50 women.

National Women’s Friendship Day was created in 1999 by Kappa Delta Sorority® for women everywhere, this special day provides an opportunity for women to recognize those friends who make a difference in their lives. This is the 10th anniversary of the day established  to inspire women to reconnect with the female friends that make us healthier, happier, less stressed and even live longer - our girlfriends!

Girlfriendology is the online community for women based on female friendship. Share your girlfriend stories at these two events and be featured on the Girlfriendology site and videos! Visit Girlfriendology.com to listen to inspiring interviews with amazing women on our podcasts, watch videos, win contests, get information on this event and more.

Posted on September 20, 2008 - by Lu

Laying the Foundation for Your Creative Life

I just posted at the Art Slam about build the foundation for your creative life . Go check it out and I hope my post motivates you to either start or give a little more attention to your creative life.

Posted on September 19, 2008 - by Lu

Things I am Pretty Darn Happy About

The only thing that would have made this a better week would have been to have a brand spanking new Canon 5D Mark II cradled in my loving arms. Instead, we have power at our home after Hurricane Ike blew through our city and everyone I know is safe.

I am working on some pretty cool projects that I am excited to be a part of. There is nothing like working with other creatives and sharing your love of art, design and photography. I am excited to share that I will be a part of the 2009 Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Creative Team . This is a wonderful opportunity and I can not wait to get started working with the magazine. Funny how digital scrapbooking came back into my life. First with Wacom and the Pen Scrappers and now with this. Very cool.

I am also pretty darn happy to have a new Super Hero necklace coming my way. I absolutely love Andrea’s jewelry and would buy every single one of her necklaces if I could.