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My Thoughts On October Baby

 Posted by on April 14, 2012  Watch  1 Response »
Apr 142012
 

A couple of weeks ago I was searching online for a movie to go see during matinee  hours- as I hadn’t been to the movies in a while – when I kept seeing October Baby in the movie showtimes. Since I hadn’t heard of the movie before I kept passing on it until one day I decided to watch the move trailer. Then I decided to search for articles about the movie and then I finally got around to checking out the movie’s website. Though the film’s focus is very “touchy” for me and for many others to say the least, and very political at best, I wanted to see it anyway.

And see it I did. The story – a college freshman’s journey of discovery of the true facts surrounding her ailments, birth and adoption – was heart-wrenching, authentic, and honest without being overtly preachy. I cried, laughed, held my breath, and cried some more. I even cried during the credits as there was an unexpected video towards the end. Needless to say, I was deeply moved.

The message of the film – every life is beautiful – is a lovely message and is a true message. I will even venture to say that October Baby is a must-watch movie for women and families. (Though I wouldn’t show it to kids in middle school age and younger.) Don’t let the subject matter turn you away from a very powerful film and its strong message – no matter what your beliefs are and your current political stance on the topic. It’s a beautiful film.

And after seeing the movie, if you feel so compelled take action and get involved.

My Birthday Vision Board

 Posted by on April 2, 2012  Create  5 Responses »
Apr 022012
 

At the end of last year I was thinking about the new year ahead and everything that I wished it to be for myself. I had it in mind to create a vision board (a collage of images, words and phrases – mostly goals and ideas – that is glued onto a poster board that one would like to attract into his/her life) to welcome the new year 2012. Then I thought about it again and realized that my actual new year doesn’t start until my birthday. I postponed creating my vision board for a few months.

Well, last week I celebrated my 30-shut-yo-mouth birthday and went on a weeklong birthday vacation to the mountains in Virginia. I packed up my art and writing supplies to take with me and made it my goal to have my vision board created by my birthday. Needless to say, I reached my goal!

So, here it is – my birthday vision board. I intend to hang this on the wall of my art studio. Along with my vision board, I posted below a short high-level summary of several of my images/goals.

  • Reduce the paper clutter and live a life with less clutter – physical, mental, and otherwise.
  • Quote: “I don’t have to be only one thing.” A very powerful reminder that I would like to keep in mind throughout my new year.
  • Lead a more healthy and physically active life for my overall health and well-being.
  • Embark on a rewarding creative journey to learn, grow, and become more serious about my writing, painting, and other creative endeavors.
  • Quote: “Live a more colorful life.” I want to fill my life with more color – design, art, energy, home, and overall outlook on life.
  • Get financially fit.
  • Quote: “Capture the moment.” A reminder to take more pictures.
  • Nurture current friendships and develop new ones.
  • Quote: “Create the Good.” My motto for my 30-shut-yo-mouth year.

Have you created a vision board for this year? If you have, please share a link in the comment section. I would love to see it.

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