Creativity is the residue of wasted time - Albert Einstein

Well, if the above quote is true I will get a lot of work done in the next few months. I watched a documentary called "Happy" today (a great movie BTW) and it said that if you involve exercise in your life (check), if you stay connected to community and family (I could do a better job), and do what you are meant to do (which is make art for me and fishing and playing his guitar for Paulie) then you will be happy. So, I haven't been myself lately and partly because I miss the importance "stuff" in my life. I miss the creative part of myself. I've learned to value my art making in this whole transition and realized the house was our home when the importance "stuff" filled the space. 
Great news! Starting on Saturday I get to paint our apartment and then Sunday start setting up my studio! Today, gave me some time to reflect and think about what I want to do in my next series. 
It was pretty amazing today, first we had a 2 hour delay then school was called off, because of a crazy ice storm. See the following pictures! WOW! I think nature is giving me cues on where to go with the work. Seeing the ice wrapped around the branches and the heaviness that followed - the ice seemed like an exterior skin that needed to be shed. I did a small video on how the ice was falling off the branches it was very beautiful and strange at the same time. Maybe it's time to shed my skin. I was so worried the entire time that something "bad" would happen with all that heavy ice. So I was constantly looking out the window hoping the branches would hold their own, and guess what I walked away for 1 hour and looked out the window and all the ice had disappeared, completely. My worry was like the weight on the branches, and once I forgot about it - it went away. I have so much to learn. 
So, Paul and I are moving forward. Change is happening and our creative selves (I believe) will be given another chance to blossom, like when Spring decides to finally arrive. :)
In the mean time I plan on getting inspired (and moving more boxes). Stay tuned, because pictures of the palatial palace will be posted this weekend. 
Tonight, I'm grateful for the ice storm (that taught me so much), and this blog. Until next time...
Karla