I had put Fun at the top of my list of things to accomplish while in Ashe County. And I did—so much so that when I realized my phone had fallen into the river after I jumped out of the kayak to get past some rocks, I just kept going.
As I prepare for my retreat in Ashe County, I'm thinking about what I want to achieve there. Fun is at the top of my list. We use the word fun to describe many things. Actual fun combines three feelings: playfulness, connection, and flow.
In April, I told you I had applied for an artist residency in the Pacific Northwest. I knew there was a good chance I wouldn't get it, so I started thinking about how I could provide an opportunity like this for myself. Here’s what I’ve come up with.
While I haven't written to you, I did write an application for a residency program in the Pacific Northwest. Along with introducing myself and saying why I'd like this opportunity, one of the questions was, What's your favorite childhood toy? The memory came so fast and vividly I wanted to share it with you.
There's nothing like being rewarded for hard work, like having a relaxing vacation where you can refresh and reenergize your creative flow by letting your mind wander over an endless sea or colorful mountain range.
Yesterday, as my husband and I drove the uncongested highways leading to NC's beautiful coast, I connected to all I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving. Family, friends, studio mates, and more.
