Janet of All Trades

Do you ever find yourself in this situation? It might not even be because you don't have anything to do. Just bored with what you have to do.  Being bored it okay, it really is good for your brain and the creative process. It allows your brain to rest and recharge. It needs that time to discover new ideas and other ways of thinking. It also allows you to use another part of your brain. I find myself bored every once in awhile (Especially in the Winter and getting cabin fever) and remember that it its okay and to step back. Let it happen, since it usually results in some creative idea or a giant list of things I want to do.. So it's okay to be bored, it will pass and if not, you will have a nice list of things to work on ! Enjoy, Janet

Zen I often thought Zen was the act of doing the same thing over and over.  Until I actually looked up the meaning. Having a  Zen attitude  means finding mindful awareness of the present moment. This will help you release yourself from stress, anxiety, frustration and anger. Instead, focus on positive thoughts and actions that will help you relax and respond in a more balanced way to your everyday life. I think I need to start working apply Zen to my life. Now that it is February and a time to re-set goals from January. I set so many goals for myself in January, one that I did not follow thru on was being more positive. For most of January, I sulked..  The Holiday's were over along with my 2 week Vacation and I was back at my unfulfilling job. It took so long to get out of that sulking mode. It started to wear off in the last few days of January and not sure how or why. Now I am going to start doing some mediation to keep it from returning. It was qui...

This is a creative challenge and is just the challenge I need. This event originated in Philadelphia and is celebrating it's14th Anniversary this January. (http://www.artclash.com ) It's a challenge to create something everyday in January. But here in Buffalo, the same events is being held but it will runs thru February, since it is the down month for festivals, until March begins and festival season begins. I am rising to this challenge and will either make something each day or make one thing and work on it everyday in February.  It might be something made from books or book pages, or with my bead stash, Our my yarn stash... I think I see a trend on what I might be focusing on. Be sure to check back for updates. February is just over a little week away! Enjoy, Janet

Happy New Year! Wishing Health and Happiness in the New Year! My New Years Resolutions are to post more recycle projects and updates on my creative adventures along with some interesting insights as well. Happy 2015! Enjoy!

As 2013 begins, I thought I would share a few of my favorite quotes and how they relate to the New Year. 1. Good things come to those who wait. I have waited a long time to pursue what I really love to do and this will be the year that waiting ends. (You can make your own inspirations photo at   http://www.recitethis.com/ ) 2. Dream Big by Order of the Management. The dreams I have had will no longer will be little, the will be big,creative and life changing. (Get our own sign here at  http://www.etsy.com/listing/60659745/inspirational-prints-dream-big-in-blue ) 3. Being Creative is not a Hobby. This year will be about turning a hobby in to a way of life. (Source your own inspiration here  http://homegrownhospitality.typepad.com/homegrown_hospitality/ 4. Control my Brain. Yeah, my brain is much like this most days and the few days that are good I am really productive,so I would like to have more good days this year. (find this card ...