My friend Nathalie and I had some very long heart-to-hearts about our art careers while I was in Germany. We're both in a very similar place. We left our jobs last year to pursue this art thing full time and we're trying to figure out how to make it work. We spent a lot of time discussing issues like payment, teaching, doing free work, blogging, time management, organizing supplies, toxic people, and valuing yourself. We chatted about our goals and dreamed out loud about the things we hoped would come to be. And we realized something really important. Really important.
We both felt lucky to be busy. But scared that all that busy-ness was stunting our growth.
Let me explain.
It's magical and amazing when people start asking you to teach. It's so flattering when an editor gives you an assignment. It's thrilling when you make it on to that design team. It's unbelievably cool when you get an opportunity to design product. It's silly-grin-all-day happy when you get asked to be a guest designer.
So, of course, you say yes to everything!
And before you know it, you are busy. Busy, busy, busy. And then it starts to feel a little like your career is a strong river current carrying you along. At first, that's great. But as the current picks up, it starts to feel dangerous and you start to wonder if you might get pulled under. At the same time, it's so hard to find the strength to get out of that current because you're filled with fear. What if this is your one chance to be successful and you walk away? What if no one ever asks you do anything again? What if they all figure out you're a big fraud and know nothing? So now you're super stuck because you're scared you're going to drown and you're scared of getting out.
Nevertheless, back in November, I declared my intention to climb out of that river.
I no longer wanted to be swept along. I was spending so much time and energy getting work done (class samples, instructions, assignments from manufacturers or magazines, etc.) that I hadn't been taking the time to experiment and play and fail. And I was scared that I was getting stuck in an artistic rut doing the same old things over and over because I knew they would work.
I happen to be a great believer that all success rises from the ashes of failure. Mediocrity is all you get if you never fail. And yet it would be irresponsible of me to push myself to the point where something might fail when I'm working on an assignment or a class sample. Failure requires freedom and I knew I needed to set aside some free time.
Nat and I talked for hours and hours about the need to find the time to fail. We were certain that it was the only way to the next level. We promised that we would nag each other about making time for experimentation.
At the recent Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) show, we ran into a lot of our internet friends and as we chatted with them late into the night, we discovered that we were not alone. Many, many, many people were in the same position — afraid to do something different, unsure how to stop the ride they were on, scared of failure.
Well, this set off a whole new round of discussions between Nat & me. Here was our conundrum:
We wanted to encourage everyone to push themselves to get to the next level — to carve out that time for failure. But we knew that part of what was working for us was keeping things private. Neither of us was excited by the prospect of failing publicly.
Then we started chatting about the fact that maybe that was the problem. If nobody ever talks about failing then it becomes this scary thing. If nobody ever shares a piece where they tried something that didn't work, then it starts to seem as if messing up is bad. I would argue that messing up is AWESOME!
And being two brave girls we decided to take a deep breath and let the sun shine on our fumblings and failures.
Introducing…
Second Floor is a challenge that Nat & I are issuing to each other, and to anyone else who wants to participate. If you are interested in taking your art to the next level (to the second floor), this challenge is for you. Here's the deal:
- Nat & I have made a one-year commitment to each other and our "Second Floor" project.
- Every few weeks we will issue a challenge (just something to spark some creativity – sometimes starting without a prompt can be very intimidating).
- Your assignment is to take that challenge and make some art.
- Here's the most important part: at some point you need to "take it to the second floor." What does that mean? It means trying something vastly out of your comfort zone. Doing something that might not work. Experimenting with a crazy idea. It's all about pushing yourself. If it works, awesome. If it doesn't work, awesome!
- If you want to participate publicly, we'll have a linky list for each challenge. If you don't want to participate publicly, that's cool too. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself – not necessarily at your best – out there.
I believe that in one year, we'll all be better artists with a whole bag of new tricks. As the old saying goes, a year from now you'll wish you had started today. I'm hopeful that this project will inspire lots of people to take the time to experiment and push themselves a little further.
The first Second Floor challenge will go live tomorrow.
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P.S. The winner of the $10 gift certificate to Cocoa Daisy is…
Congrats Debbie! E-mail me (balzerdesigns AT gmail DOT com) and I'll have Christine get your prize out to you!
This is an awesome idea, can’t wait to play along.
This is an awesome idea, can’t wait to play along.
This is an awesome idea, can’t wait to play along.
This is an awesome idea, can’t wait to play along.
This is an awesome idea, can’t wait to play along.
Brilliant idea! I’ve been having a lot of those same thoughts about not having time to create new things and really more importantly finding my own artistic voice. This seems like it would be a great way to find it.
Brilliant idea! I’ve been having a lot of those same thoughts about not having time to create new things and really more importantly finding my own artistic voice. This seems like it would be a great way to find it.
Brilliant idea! I’ve been having a lot of those same thoughts about not having time to create new things and really more importantly finding my own artistic voice. This seems like it would be a great way to find it.
Brilliant idea! I’ve been having a lot of those same thoughts about not having time to create new things and really more importantly finding my own artistic voice. This seems like it would be a great way to find it.
Brilliant idea! I’ve been having a lot of those same thoughts about not having time to create new things and really more importantly finding my own artistic voice. This seems like it would be a great way to find it.
Wow…
I think about it everyday – try to overcome my fear, try to go to my second floor…
Good luck and I hope I’ll join…
Wow…
I think about it everyday – try to overcome my fear, try to go to my second floor…
Good luck and I hope I’ll join…
Wow…
I think about it everyday – try to overcome my fear, try to go to my second floor…
Good luck and I hope I’ll join…
Wow…
I think about it everyday – try to overcome my fear, try to go to my second floor…
Good luck and I hope I’ll join…
Wow…
I think about it everyday – try to overcome my fear, try to go to my second floor…
Good luck and I hope I’ll join…
It must be in the air. It’s not just the artmaking, it applies to any kind of career, family, life. I’m excited about the idea. Have you considered include a Second Floor forum for discussing these ideas and issues?
It must be in the air. It’s not just the artmaking, it applies to any kind of career, family, life. I’m excited about the idea. Have you considered include a Second Floor forum for discussing these ideas and issues?
It must be in the air. It’s not just the artmaking, it applies to any kind of career, family, life. I’m excited about the idea. Have you considered include a Second Floor forum for discussing these ideas and issues?
It must be in the air. It’s not just the artmaking, it applies to any kind of career, family, life. I’m excited about the idea. Have you considered include a Second Floor forum for discussing these ideas and issues?
It must be in the air. It’s not just the artmaking, it applies to any kind of career, family, life. I’m excited about the idea. Have you considered include a Second Floor forum for discussing these ideas and issues?
It’s good to know that there are others out there who feel the same way. 🙂 I’am in for anything that would help me break my comfort zone. Looking forward to your first challenge. :))
It’s good to know that there are others out there who feel the same way. 🙂 I’am in for anything that would help me break my comfort zone. Looking forward to your first challenge. :))
It’s good to know that there are others out there who feel the same way. 🙂 I’am in for anything that would help me break my comfort zone. Looking forward to your first challenge. :))
It’s good to know that there are others out there who feel the same way. 🙂 I’am in for anything that would help me break my comfort zone. Looking forward to your first challenge. :))
It’s good to know that there are others out there who feel the same way. 🙂 I’am in for anything that would help me break my comfort zone. Looking forward to your first challenge. :))
what a brave idea, looking forward to it!
what a brave idea, looking forward to it!
what a brave idea, looking forward to it!
what a brave idea, looking forward to it!
what a brave idea, looking forward to it!
I love it! I put your site at the top of my page so I can’t lose it 🙂 This year, I have been pushing myself by just making items for swaps, things I had never made before for people I’ve never met! Now I get to do even more with these challenges and I’m soo looking forward to it! Thank you again 🙂
I love it! I put your site at the top of my page so I can’t lose it 🙂 This year, I have been pushing myself by just making items for swaps, things I had never made before for people I’ve never met! Now I get to do even more with these challenges and I’m soo looking forward to it! Thank you again 🙂
I love it! I put your site at the top of my page so I can’t lose it 🙂 This year, I have been pushing myself by just making items for swaps, things I had never made before for people I’ve never met! Now I get to do even more with these challenges and I’m soo looking forward to it! Thank you again 🙂
I love it! I put your site at the top of my page so I can’t lose it 🙂 This year, I have been pushing myself by just making items for swaps, things I had never made before for people I’ve never met! Now I get to do even more with these challenges and I’m soo looking forward to it! Thank you again 🙂
I love it! I put your site at the top of my page so I can’t lose it 🙂 This year, I have been pushing myself by just making items for swaps, things I had never made before for people I’ve never met! Now I get to do even more with these challenges and I’m soo looking forward to it! Thank you again 🙂
Looks like you ladies did it again – came with idea which is important for so many of us. I feel I should go in. Really.
Looks like you ladies did it again – came with idea which is important for so many of us. I feel I should go in. Really.
Looks like you ladies did it again – came with idea which is important for so many of us. I feel I should go in. Really.
Looks like you ladies did it again – came with idea which is important for so many of us. I feel I should go in. Really.
Looks like you ladies did it again – came with idea which is important for so many of us. I feel I should go in. Really.
Interesting, can’t wait to see where this goes 😀
Interesting, can’t wait to see where this goes 😀
Interesting, can’t wait to see where this goes 😀
Interesting, can’t wait to see where this goes 😀
Interesting, can’t wait to see where this goes 😀
love it.. I’m in 🙂
love it.. I’m in 🙂
love it.. I’m in 🙂
love it.. I’m in 🙂
love it.. I’m in 🙂
One of the most honest and gripping posts I’ve seen about what it means to be an artist. I’m definitely taking the stairs to the second floor with you ladies.
One of the most honest and gripping posts I’ve seen about what it means to be an artist. I’m definitely taking the stairs to the second floor with you ladies.
One of the most honest and gripping posts I’ve seen about what it means to be an artist. I’m definitely taking the stairs to the second floor with you ladies.
One of the most honest and gripping posts I’ve seen about what it means to be an artist. I’m definitely taking the stairs to the second floor with you ladies.
One of the most honest and gripping posts I’ve seen about what it means to be an artist. I’m definitely taking the stairs to the second floor with you ladies.
<3 it and love that you shared!!
<3 it and love that you shared!!
<3 it and love that you shared!!
<3 it and love that you shared!!
<3 it and love that you shared!!
You have read my mind Julie, have been thinking about this lately. So verrrrrry happy to read all of this. Thanks for putting yourself out there and letting us jump in with you. Looking forward to your first challenge and watching you grow even more this year.
This post really made my day!! I think it’s great for you to have fun doing something just for YOU!!
You have read my mind Julie, have been thinking about this lately. So verrrrrry happy to read all of this. Thanks for putting yourself out there and letting us jump in with you. Looking forward to your first challenge and watching you grow even more this year.
This post really made my day!! I think it’s great for you to have fun doing something just for YOU!!
You have read my mind Julie, have been thinking about this lately. So verrrrrry happy to read all of this. Thanks for putting yourself out there and letting us jump in with you. Looking forward to your first challenge and watching you grow even more this year.
This post really made my day!! I think it’s great for you to have fun doing something just for YOU!!
You have read my mind Julie, have been thinking about this lately. So verrrrrry happy to read all of this. Thanks for putting yourself out there and letting us jump in with you. Looking forward to your first challenge and watching you grow even more this year.
This post really made my day!! I think it’s great for you to have fun doing something just for YOU!!
You have read my mind Julie, have been thinking about this lately. So verrrrrry happy to read all of this. Thanks for putting yourself out there and letting us jump in with you. Looking forward to your first challenge and watching you grow even more this year.
This post really made my day!! I think it’s great for you to have fun doing something just for YOU!!
I’m in!!! 😀
I’m in!!! 😀
I’m in!!! 😀
I’m in!!! 😀
I’m in!!! 😀
LOVE the honesty of your post – I’m still in the current of the day job, trying to figure out how to navigate living in that world while wishing I could live in the ART world. Second floor sounds completely awesome, and I’ll definitely be joining in. Thanks Julie – this is really great.
LOVE the honesty of your post – I’m still in the current of the day job, trying to figure out how to navigate living in that world while wishing I could live in the ART world. Second floor sounds completely awesome, and I’ll definitely be joining in. Thanks Julie – this is really great.
LOVE the honesty of your post – I’m still in the current of the day job, trying to figure out how to navigate living in that world while wishing I could live in the ART world. Second floor sounds completely awesome, and I’ll definitely be joining in. Thanks Julie – this is really great.
LOVE the honesty of your post – I’m still in the current of the day job, trying to figure out how to navigate living in that world while wishing I could live in the ART world. Second floor sounds completely awesome, and I’ll definitely be joining in. Thanks Julie – this is really great.
LOVE the honesty of your post – I’m still in the current of the day job, trying to figure out how to navigate living in that world while wishing I could live in the ART world. Second floor sounds completely awesome, and I’ll definitely be joining in. Thanks Julie – this is really great.
Love it. You two are an inspiration!
Love it. You two are an inspiration!
Love it. You two are an inspiration!
Love it. You two are an inspiration!
Love it. You two are an inspiration!
I GET IT!!! I’m so in, so excited, so ready to push the limits!
I GET IT!!! I’m so in, so excited, so ready to push the limits!
I GET IT!!! I’m so in, so excited, so ready to push the limits!
I GET IT!!! I’m so in, so excited, so ready to push the limits!
I GET IT!!! I’m so in, so excited, so ready to push the limits!
I can’t tell you how excited I am to see this! I just talked about this same thing on my blog and while I create all kinds of art for myself, I would love to have a push or challenge of sort to share with others! This comes at a perfect time as I am not currently tied to any DT and cannot wait to participate and stretch myself artistically!!!
Count me in to play along and discover the artist inside me 😉
I can’t tell you how excited I am to see this! I just talked about this same thing on my blog and while I create all kinds of art for myself, I would love to have a push or challenge of sort to share with others! This comes at a perfect time as I am not currently tied to any DT and cannot wait to participate and stretch myself artistically!!!
Count me in to play along and discover the artist inside me 😉
I can’t tell you how excited I am to see this! I just talked about this same thing on my blog and while I create all kinds of art for myself, I would love to have a push or challenge of sort to share with others! This comes at a perfect time as I am not currently tied to any DT and cannot wait to participate and stretch myself artistically!!!
Count me in to play along and discover the artist inside me 😉
I can’t tell you how excited I am to see this! I just talked about this same thing on my blog and while I create all kinds of art for myself, I would love to have a push or challenge of sort to share with others! This comes at a perfect time as I am not currently tied to any DT and cannot wait to participate and stretch myself artistically!!!
Count me in to play along and discover the artist inside me 😉
I can’t tell you how excited I am to see this! I just talked about this same thing on my blog and while I create all kinds of art for myself, I would love to have a push or challenge of sort to share with others! This comes at a perfect time as I am not currently tied to any DT and cannot wait to participate and stretch myself artistically!!!
Count me in to play along and discover the artist inside me 😉
I love this! One of my goals this year was to really push my creative limits and it’s March and I haven’t done much of that. So I’m in!
I love this! One of my goals this year was to really push my creative limits and it’s March and I haven’t done much of that. So I’m in!
I love this! One of my goals this year was to really push my creative limits and it’s March and I haven’t done much of that. So I’m in!
I love this! One of my goals this year was to really push my creative limits and it’s March and I haven’t done much of that. So I’m in!
I love this! One of my goals this year was to really push my creative limits and it’s March and I haven’t done much of that. So I’m in!
This is an amazing post- so honest and so powerful! The 2nd floor is a fabulous idea!!! Thank you for inviting us to join you!
This is an amazing post- so honest and so powerful! The 2nd floor is a fabulous idea!!! Thank you for inviting us to join you!
This is an amazing post- so honest and so powerful! The 2nd floor is a fabulous idea!!! Thank you for inviting us to join you!
This is an amazing post- so honest and so powerful! The 2nd floor is a fabulous idea!!! Thank you for inviting us to join you!
This is an amazing post- so honest and so powerful! The 2nd floor is a fabulous idea!!! Thank you for inviting us to join you!
Wow! Julie, I re-started playing with art from last Nov. Would love to be a part of “the Second Floor” as I want to know where all the challenges will take me.Success or failure, I believe trying is what matters. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.
Wow! Julie, I re-started playing with art from last Nov. Would love to be a part of “the Second Floor” as I want to know where all the challenges will take me.Success or failure, I believe trying is what matters. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.
Wow! Julie, I re-started playing with art from last Nov. Would love to be a part of “the Second Floor” as I want to know where all the challenges will take me.Success or failure, I believe trying is what matters. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.
Wow! Julie, I re-started playing with art from last Nov. Would love to be a part of “the Second Floor” as I want to know where all the challenges will take me.Success or failure, I believe trying is what matters. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.
Wow! Julie, I re-started playing with art from last Nov. Would love to be a part of “the Second Floor” as I want to know where all the challenges will take me.Success or failure, I believe trying is what matters. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea.
Brilliant! You spoke my heart on so many points!!
Brilliant! You spoke my heart on so many points!!
Brilliant! You spoke my heart on so many points!!
Brilliant! You spoke my heart on so many points!!
Brilliant! You spoke my heart on so many points!!
Great insights Julie – thanks for sharing this. I will definitely play along – maybe not publicly, but I’ll be there for sure 🙂
Great insights Julie – thanks for sharing this. I will definitely play along – maybe not publicly, but I’ll be there for sure 🙂
Great insights Julie – thanks for sharing this. I will definitely play along – maybe not publicly, but I’ll be there for sure 🙂
Great insights Julie – thanks for sharing this. I will definitely play along – maybe not publicly, but I’ll be there for sure 🙂
Great insights Julie – thanks for sharing this. I will definitely play along – maybe not publicly, but I’ll be there for sure 🙂
Awesome! Only great things can result from this…….thank you!
Awesome! Only great things can result from this…….thank you!
Awesome! Only great things can result from this…….thank you!
Awesome! Only great things can result from this…….thank you!
Awesome! Only great things can result from this…….thank you!
AWESOME PLAN! This is why I read you every morning and not the paper! You DO stuff. Thanks Julie
AWESOME PLAN! This is why I read you every morning and not the paper! You DO stuff. Thanks Julie
AWESOME PLAN! This is why I read you every morning and not the paper! You DO stuff. Thanks Julie
AWESOME PLAN! This is why I read you every morning and not the paper! You DO stuff. Thanks Julie
AWESOME PLAN! This is why I read you every morning and not the paper! You DO stuff. Thanks Julie
Awesome Idea. I love prompts, and can’t wait to play along. Not sure if im even on the first floor yet though 🙂
Awesome Idea. I love prompts, and can’t wait to play along. Not sure if im even on the first floor yet though 🙂
Awesome Idea. I love prompts, and can’t wait to play along. Not sure if im even on the first floor yet though 🙂
Awesome Idea. I love prompts, and can’t wait to play along. Not sure if im even on the first floor yet though 🙂
Awesome Idea. I love prompts, and can’t wait to play along. Not sure if im even on the first floor yet though 🙂
I’m very excited about this! My goal for 2012 is to explore new materials, methods, and ideas, so this challenge is ideal. My dear friend Michelle and I have been meeting once a month to work on our art together, and we alternate choosing a project to create. We have tried bookbinding, beading, painting, and next month we’re making our own paper. There’s nothing like a friend to help you be brave enough to try new things. I welcome the challenges you’ll be presenting, and thank you for your candid and inspiring words.
I’m very excited about this! My goal for 2012 is to explore new materials, methods, and ideas, so this challenge is ideal. My dear friend Michelle and I have been meeting once a month to work on our art together, and we alternate choosing a project to create. We have tried bookbinding, beading, painting, and next month we’re making our own paper. There’s nothing like a friend to help you be brave enough to try new things. I welcome the challenges you’ll be presenting, and thank you for your candid and inspiring words.
I’m very excited about this! My goal for 2012 is to explore new materials, methods, and ideas, so this challenge is ideal. My dear friend Michelle and I have been meeting once a month to work on our art together, and we alternate choosing a project to create. We have tried bookbinding, beading, painting, and next month we’re making our own paper. There’s nothing like a friend to help you be brave enough to try new things. I welcome the challenges you’ll be presenting, and thank you for your candid and inspiring words.
I’m very excited about this! My goal for 2012 is to explore new materials, methods, and ideas, so this challenge is ideal. My dear friend Michelle and I have been meeting once a month to work on our art together, and we alternate choosing a project to create. We have tried bookbinding, beading, painting, and next month we’re making our own paper. There’s nothing like a friend to help you be brave enough to try new things. I welcome the challenges you’ll be presenting, and thank you for your candid and inspiring words.
I’m very excited about this! My goal for 2012 is to explore new materials, methods, and ideas, so this challenge is ideal. My dear friend Michelle and I have been meeting once a month to work on our art together, and we alternate choosing a project to create. We have tried bookbinding, beading, painting, and next month we’re making our own paper. There’s nothing like a friend to help you be brave enough to try new things. I welcome the challenges you’ll be presenting, and thank you for your candid and inspiring words.
Interesting… I have been reflecting a lot lately about how it feels like I am climbing a mountain but not getting anywhere. I seem to be slipping backward. Maybe it’s not a mountain but a staircase and this will help me get to the second floor!
Interesting… I have been reflecting a lot lately about how it feels like I am climbing a mountain but not getting anywhere. I seem to be slipping backward. Maybe it’s not a mountain but a staircase and this will help me get to the second floor!
Interesting… I have been reflecting a lot lately about how it feels like I am climbing a mountain but not getting anywhere. I seem to be slipping backward. Maybe it’s not a mountain but a staircase and this will help me get to the second floor!
Interesting… I have been reflecting a lot lately about how it feels like I am climbing a mountain but not getting anywhere. I seem to be slipping backward. Maybe it’s not a mountain but a staircase and this will help me get to the second floor!
Interesting… I have been reflecting a lot lately about how it feels like I am climbing a mountain but not getting anywhere. I seem to be slipping backward. Maybe it’s not a mountain but a staircase and this will help me get to the second floor!
I look forward to seeing what is coming! Bravo on your decision to be true to your “artist self”. You are one of two who have really helped me step outside of my comfort zone and try things I didn’t think I could do or would never have thought to try before. I can’t wait to see the challenges coming.
Deb M
I look forward to seeing what is coming! Bravo on your decision to be true to your “artist self”. You are one of two who have really helped me step outside of my comfort zone and try things I didn’t think I could do or would never have thought to try before. I can’t wait to see the challenges coming.
Deb M
I look forward to seeing what is coming! Bravo on your decision to be true to your “artist self”. You are one of two who have really helped me step outside of my comfort zone and try things I didn’t think I could do or would never have thought to try before. I can’t wait to see the challenges coming.
Deb M
I look forward to seeing what is coming! Bravo on your decision to be true to your “artist self”. You are one of two who have really helped me step outside of my comfort zone and try things I didn’t think I could do or would never have thought to try before. I can’t wait to see the challenges coming.
Deb M
I look forward to seeing what is coming! Bravo on your decision to be true to your “artist self”. You are one of two who have really helped me step outside of my comfort zone and try things I didn’t think I could do or would never have thought to try before. I can’t wait to see the challenges coming.
Deb M
Can’t wait to start. I’m doing tons of “stuff” but I’m ready to push further. Right now I’m mostly copying others and trying new media. I’d like to figure out who I am in all of this.
Can’t wait to start. I’m doing tons of “stuff” but I’m ready to push further. Right now I’m mostly copying others and trying new media. I’d like to figure out who I am in all of this.
Can’t wait to start. I’m doing tons of “stuff” but I’m ready to push further. Right now I’m mostly copying others and trying new media. I’d like to figure out who I am in all of this.
Can’t wait to start. I’m doing tons of “stuff” but I’m ready to push further. Right now I’m mostly copying others and trying new media. I’d like to figure out who I am in all of this.
Can’t wait to start. I’m doing tons of “stuff” but I’m ready to push further. Right now I’m mostly copying others and trying new media. I’d like to figure out who I am in all of this.
I love your honesty. The second floor sounds like so much fun. I’ve been working on projects that I’ve never done before and now sending them in for publication. I may fail but at least I’m doing it. Its nice to see two artists talking about their fears.
I love your honesty. The second floor sounds like so much fun. I’ve been working on projects that I’ve never done before and now sending them in for publication. I may fail but at least I’m doing it. Its nice to see two artists talking about their fears.
I love your honesty. The second floor sounds like so much fun. I’ve been working on projects that I’ve never done before and now sending them in for publication. I may fail but at least I’m doing it. Its nice to see two artists talking about their fears.
I love your honesty. The second floor sounds like so much fun. I’ve been working on projects that I’ve never done before and now sending them in for publication. I may fail but at least I’m doing it. Its nice to see two artists talking about their fears.
I love your honesty. The second floor sounds like so much fun. I’ve been working on projects that I’ve never done before and now sending them in for publication. I may fail but at least I’m doing it. Its nice to see two artists talking about their fears.
Sounds very interesting, I’m definitely curious.
Sounds very interesting, I’m definitely curious.
Sounds very interesting, I’m definitely curious.
Sounds very interesting, I’m definitely curious.
Sounds very interesting, I’m definitely curious.
You and Nat are a great support for each other and I love this idea. I’m sure that I will participate in private.
You and Nat are a great support for each other and I love this idea. I’m sure that I will participate in private.
You and Nat are a great support for each other and I love this idea. I’m sure that I will participate in private.
You and Nat are a great support for each other and I love this idea. I’m sure that I will participate in private.
You and Nat are a great support for each other and I love this idea. I’m sure that I will participate in private.
This is something I’ve been thinking about as well, spending so much time taking classes and taking part in group art activities that I have no time to do my own thing and find out who I am artistically. I’ll be there.
Incidentally, love your logo!
This is something I’ve been thinking about as well, spending so much time taking classes and taking part in group art activities that I have no time to do my own thing and find out who I am artistically. I’ll be there.
Incidentally, love your logo!
This is something I’ve been thinking about as well, spending so much time taking classes and taking part in group art activities that I have no time to do my own thing and find out who I am artistically. I’ll be there.
Incidentally, love your logo!
This is something I’ve been thinking about as well, spending so much time taking classes and taking part in group art activities that I have no time to do my own thing and find out who I am artistically. I’ll be there.
Incidentally, love your logo!
This is something I’ve been thinking about as well, spending so much time taking classes and taking part in group art activities that I have no time to do my own thing and find out who I am artistically. I’ll be there.
Incidentally, love your logo!
You expressed yourself so well. I’ve been in jobs before when I’ve felt exactly the same way. I never thought about quitting as being brave, but the way you phrased it, it makes sense. Thanks for your honesty!
You expressed yourself so well. I’ve been in jobs before when I’ve felt exactly the same way. I never thought about quitting as being brave, but the way you phrased it, it makes sense. Thanks for your honesty!
You expressed yourself so well. I’ve been in jobs before when I’ve felt exactly the same way. I never thought about quitting as being brave, but the way you phrased it, it makes sense. Thanks for your honesty!
You expressed yourself so well. I’ve been in jobs before when I’ve felt exactly the same way. I never thought about quitting as being brave, but the way you phrased it, it makes sense. Thanks for your honesty!
You expressed yourself so well. I’ve been in jobs before when I’ve felt exactly the same way. I never thought about quitting as being brave, but the way you phrased it, it makes sense. Thanks for your honesty!
Great reflection!
I need to find my “inner voice” too…
Great reflection!
I need to find my “inner voice” too…
Great reflection!
I need to find my “inner voice” too…
Great reflection!
I need to find my “inner voice” too…
Great reflection!
I need to find my “inner voice” too…
That is a GREAT idea. I’m pushing myself- reaching into areas hat make me highly uncomfortable but it would be AWESOME to have a guide and a group I could be part of. Yes I’m in too!
That is a GREAT idea. I’m pushing myself- reaching into areas hat make me highly uncomfortable but it would be AWESOME to have a guide and a group I could be part of. Yes I’m in too!
That is a GREAT idea. I’m pushing myself- reaching into areas hat make me highly uncomfortable but it would be AWESOME to have a guide and a group I could be part of. Yes I’m in too!
That is a GREAT idea. I’m pushing myself- reaching into areas hat make me highly uncomfortable but it would be AWESOME to have a guide and a group I could be part of. Yes I’m in too!
That is a GREAT idea. I’m pushing myself- reaching into areas hat make me highly uncomfortable but it would be AWESOME to have a guide and a group I could be part of. Yes I’m in too!
I believe it’s important to move out of our own comfort zone too. I’ve been doing art journal pages for the last few months from a challenge from Stampin’ Bella…and I am so out of my comfort zone! Me, the person who wants everything to match, line up and look exactly like it does in real life, slapping paint and ink on randomly and adding bits and pieces of anything I want – oh yeah, waaaaay out of the zone.
You can see my futile attempt at art at: http://www.craftyviolet.blogspot.com
I’m looking forward to your challenge too.
Bring it on!!!
I believe it’s important to move out of our own comfort zone too. I’ve been doing art journal pages for the last few months from a challenge from Stampin’ Bella…and I am so out of my comfort zone! Me, the person who wants everything to match, line up and look exactly like it does in real life, slapping paint and ink on randomly and adding bits and pieces of anything I want – oh yeah, waaaaay out of the zone.
You can see my futile attempt at art at: http://www.craftyviolet.blogspot.com
I’m looking forward to your challenge too.
Bring it on!!!
I believe it’s important to move out of our own comfort zone too. I’ve been doing art journal pages for the last few months from a challenge from Stampin’ Bella…and I am so out of my comfort zone! Me, the person who wants everything to match, line up and look exactly like it does in real life, slapping paint and ink on randomly and adding bits and pieces of anything I want – oh yeah, waaaaay out of the zone.
You can see my futile attempt at art at: http://www.craftyviolet.blogspot.com
I’m looking forward to your challenge too.
Bring it on!!!
I believe it’s important to move out of our own comfort zone too. I’ve been doing art journal pages for the last few months from a challenge from Stampin’ Bella…and I am so out of my comfort zone! Me, the person who wants everything to match, line up and look exactly like it does in real life, slapping paint and ink on randomly and adding bits and pieces of anything I want – oh yeah, waaaaay out of the zone.
You can see my futile attempt at art at: http://www.craftyviolet.blogspot.com
I’m looking forward to your challenge too.
Bring it on!!!
I believe it’s important to move out of our own comfort zone too. I’ve been doing art journal pages for the last few months from a challenge from Stampin’ Bella…and I am so out of my comfort zone! Me, the person who wants everything to match, line up and look exactly like it does in real life, slapping paint and ink on randomly and adding bits and pieces of anything I want – oh yeah, waaaaay out of the zone.
You can see my futile attempt at art at: http://www.craftyviolet.blogspot.com
I’m looking forward to your challenge too.
Bring it on!!!
I NEED this! Thank you for knowing… for understanding… the art is for growing and experimenting and trying new and untested things. I’m in!
I NEED this! Thank you for knowing… for understanding… the art is for growing and experimenting and trying new and untested things. I’m in!
I NEED this! Thank you for knowing… for understanding… the art is for growing and experimenting and trying new and untested things. I’m in!
I NEED this! Thank you for knowing… for understanding… the art is for growing and experimenting and trying new and untested things. I’m in!
I NEED this! Thank you for knowing… for understanding… the art is for growing and experimenting and trying new and untested things. I’m in!
One of most favorite things about both you and Nat is that you are REAL. The way you share yourselves, not just your art and techniques, but your thoughts, emotions, ideas, motivating inspirations–those are the things that have touched me so deeply, awakened me, and put me to action. Thank you for putting this cathartic idea to manifest! I’m in! (P.S.-LOVE the Second Floor logo!)
One of most favorite things about both you and Nat is that you are REAL. The way you share yourselves, not just your art and techniques, but your thoughts, emotions, ideas, motivating inspirations–those are the things that have touched me so deeply, awakened me, and put me to action. Thank you for putting this cathartic idea to manifest! I’m in! (P.S.-LOVE the Second Floor logo!)
One of most favorite things about both you and Nat is that you are REAL. The way you share yourselves, not just your art and techniques, but your thoughts, emotions, ideas, motivating inspirations–those are the things that have touched me so deeply, awakened me, and put me to action. Thank you for putting this cathartic idea to manifest! I’m in! (P.S.-LOVE the Second Floor logo!)
One of most favorite things about both you and Nat is that you are REAL. The way you share yourselves, not just your art and techniques, but your thoughts, emotions, ideas, motivating inspirations–those are the things that have touched me so deeply, awakened me, and put me to action. Thank you for putting this cathartic idea to manifest! I’m in! (P.S.-LOVE the Second Floor logo!)
One of most favorite things about both you and Nat is that you are REAL. The way you share yourselves, not just your art and techniques, but your thoughts, emotions, ideas, motivating inspirations–those are the things that have touched me so deeply, awakened me, and put me to action. Thank you for putting this cathartic idea to manifest! I’m in! (P.S.-LOVE the Second Floor logo!)
What a FABULOUS idea! Yeayyyy for you and Nat! I’m in! I’ve already got the logo on my blog – can’t wait for Challenge #1!
What a FABULOUS idea! Yeayyyy for you and Nat! I’m in! I’ve already got the logo on my blog – can’t wait for Challenge #1!
What a FABULOUS idea! Yeayyyy for you and Nat! I’m in! I’ve already got the logo on my blog – can’t wait for Challenge #1!
What a FABULOUS idea! Yeayyyy for you and Nat! I’m in! I’ve already got the logo on my blog – can’t wait for Challenge #1!
What a FABULOUS idea! Yeayyyy for you and Nat! I’m in! I’ve already got the logo on my blog – can’t wait for Challenge #1!
Love the entire conversation/process you went thru to come up with this idea – I also think it’s important to have those conversations about our fears as well as our successes – thanks for bringing those thoughts into the light – and then to come up with the idea of the 2nd Floor – and to share that process with all of us – it’s why I follow your blog – you inspire me – Thank you!
Love the entire conversation/process you went thru to come up with this idea – I also think it’s important to have those conversations about our fears as well as our successes – thanks for bringing those thoughts into the light – and then to come up with the idea of the 2nd Floor – and to share that process with all of us – it’s why I follow your blog – you inspire me – Thank you!
Love the entire conversation/process you went thru to come up with this idea – I also think it’s important to have those conversations about our fears as well as our successes – thanks for bringing those thoughts into the light – and then to come up with the idea of the 2nd Floor – and to share that process with all of us – it’s why I follow your blog – you inspire me – Thank you!
Love the entire conversation/process you went thru to come up with this idea – I also think it’s important to have those conversations about our fears as well as our successes – thanks for bringing those thoughts into the light – and then to come up with the idea of the 2nd Floor – and to share that process with all of us – it’s why I follow your blog – you inspire me – Thank you!
Love the entire conversation/process you went thru to come up with this idea – I also think it’s important to have those conversations about our fears as well as our successes – thanks for bringing those thoughts into the light – and then to come up with the idea of the 2nd Floor – and to share that process with all of us – it’s why I follow your blog – you inspire me – Thank you!
You are inspirational!! I don’t know how else to say it. All the joy I have found in my creativity is because of the paths that you and Nat have lit for me.
Thank you!
You are inspirational!! I don’t know how else to say it. All the joy I have found in my creativity is because of the paths that you and Nat have lit for me.
Thank you!
You are inspirational!! I don’t know how else to say it. All the joy I have found in my creativity is because of the paths that you and Nat have lit for me.
Thank you!
You are inspirational!! I don’t know how else to say it. All the joy I have found in my creativity is because of the paths that you and Nat have lit for me.
Thank you!
You are inspirational!! I don’t know how else to say it. All the joy I have found in my creativity is because of the paths that you and Nat have lit for me.
Thank you!
Thank you Julie for your honesty. I’m in a very similar position and it’s so easy to get stuck in the same first level. Thanks for coming up with an idea to push onwards and upwards. Looking forward to the second level! 🙂
Thank you Julie for your honesty. I’m in a very similar position and it’s so easy to get stuck in the same first level. Thanks for coming up with an idea to push onwards and upwards. Looking forward to the second level! 🙂
Thank you Julie for your honesty. I’m in a very similar position and it’s so easy to get stuck in the same first level. Thanks for coming up with an idea to push onwards and upwards. Looking forward to the second level! 🙂
Thank you Julie for your honesty. I’m in a very similar position and it’s so easy to get stuck in the same first level. Thanks for coming up with an idea to push onwards and upwards. Looking forward to the second level! 🙂
Thank you Julie for your honesty. I’m in a very similar position and it’s so easy to get stuck in the same first level. Thanks for coming up with an idea to push onwards and upwards. Looking forward to the second level! 🙂
Julie you have lived online your creative life and have been soooo inspiring in many ways. For me the most inspiring is that you have never been in love with one creative idea, never unwilling to share its excitement and nuances with everyone. You have shown us your journey and your thought processes. We in the blogosphere have become more and more excited about art along with you. This new concept is again timely and will be an exciting. Thanks for including us.
Julie you have lived online your creative life and have been soooo inspiring in many ways. For me the most inspiring is that you have never been in love with one creative idea, never unwilling to share its excitement and nuances with everyone. You have shown us your journey and your thought processes. We in the blogosphere have become more and more excited about art along with you. This new concept is again timely and will be an exciting. Thanks for including us.
Julie you have lived online your creative life and have been soooo inspiring in many ways. For me the most inspiring is that you have never been in love with one creative idea, never unwilling to share its excitement and nuances with everyone. You have shown us your journey and your thought processes. We in the blogosphere have become more and more excited about art along with you. This new concept is again timely and will be an exciting. Thanks for including us.
Julie you have lived online your creative life and have been soooo inspiring in many ways. For me the most inspiring is that you have never been in love with one creative idea, never unwilling to share its excitement and nuances with everyone. You have shown us your journey and your thought processes. We in the blogosphere have become more and more excited about art along with you. This new concept is again timely and will be an exciting. Thanks for including us.
Julie you have lived online your creative life and have been soooo inspiring in many ways. For me the most inspiring is that you have never been in love with one creative idea, never unwilling to share its excitement and nuances with everyone. You have shown us your journey and your thought processes. We in the blogosphere have become more and more excited about art along with you. This new concept is again timely and will be an exciting. Thanks for including us.
I think you put into words what I have been experiencing lately. I have been trying lots of new things, meaning I used to do nothing. Watching you take previous projects and play with them again has meant so much to my process. I was struggling with perfectionism, lack of skill and confidence. I am learning my voice and taste. It wasn’t already established. I have to grow into it. So I am glad to make “MESStakes” and learn from them.
I think you put into words what I have been experiencing lately. I have been trying lots of new things, meaning I used to do nothing. Watching you take previous projects and play with them again has meant so much to my process. I was struggling with perfectionism, lack of skill and confidence. I am learning my voice and taste. It wasn’t already established. I have to grow into it. So I am glad to make “MESStakes” and learn from them.
I think you put into words what I have been experiencing lately. I have been trying lots of new things, meaning I used to do nothing. Watching you take previous projects and play with them again has meant so much to my process. I was struggling with perfectionism, lack of skill and confidence. I am learning my voice and taste. It wasn’t already established. I have to grow into it. So I am glad to make “MESStakes” and learn from them.
I think you put into words what I have been experiencing lately. I have been trying lots of new things, meaning I used to do nothing. Watching you take previous projects and play with them again has meant so much to my process. I was struggling with perfectionism, lack of skill and confidence. I am learning my voice and taste. It wasn’t already established. I have to grow into it. So I am glad to make “MESStakes” and learn from them.
I think you put into words what I have been experiencing lately. I have been trying lots of new things, meaning I used to do nothing. Watching you take previous projects and play with them again has meant so much to my process. I was struggling with perfectionism, lack of skill and confidence. I am learning my voice and taste. It wasn’t already established. I have to grow into it. So I am glad to make “MESStakes” and learn from them.
We have a private forum over at flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondfloorchallenge/ You may not be able to see the group if youre not a member. If youd like to be a member, just e-mail me with your flickr username or e-mail and Ill invite you.
We have a private forum over at flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondfloorchallenge/ You may not be able to see the group if youre not a member. If youd like to be a member, just e-mail me with your flickr username or e-mail and Ill invite you.
We have a private forum over at flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondfloorchallenge/ You may not be able to see the group if youre not a member. If youd like to be a member, just e-mail me with your flickr username or e-mail and Ill invite you.
We have a private forum over at flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondfloorchallenge/ You may not be able to see the group if youre not a member. If youd like to be a member, just e-mail me with your flickr username or e-mail and Ill invite you.
We have a private forum over at flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondfloorchallenge/ You may not be able to see the group if youre not a member. If youd like to be a member, just e-mail me with your flickr username or e-mail and Ill invite you.
I’m going to hike to the second floor! So ready for the trip! Thanks for leading this project, Julie and Nat!
I’m going to hike to the second floor! So ready for the trip! Thanks for leading this project, Julie and Nat!
I’m going to hike to the second floor! So ready for the trip! Thanks for leading this project, Julie and Nat!
I’m going to hike to the second floor! So ready for the trip! Thanks for leading this project, Julie and Nat!
I’m going to hike to the second floor! So ready for the trip! Thanks for leading this project, Julie and Nat!
Sounds like a great project. I think most of us forget that we don’t start out being “perfect”, that anything you want to do well, you usually have to practice a lot before you get to that point where it looks good the first time. The biggest thing I have learned in art journaling is that you can always gesso over everything if you hate it. That freed me up so much you wouldn’t believe it. Love you guys!
Aloha, Kate
Sounds like a great project. I think most of us forget that we don’t start out being “perfect”, that anything you want to do well, you usually have to practice a lot before you get to that point where it looks good the first time. The biggest thing I have learned in art journaling is that you can always gesso over everything if you hate it. That freed me up so much you wouldn’t believe it. Love you guys!
Aloha, Kate
Sounds like a great project. I think most of us forget that we don’t start out being “perfect”, that anything you want to do well, you usually have to practice a lot before you get to that point where it looks good the first time. The biggest thing I have learned in art journaling is that you can always gesso over everything if you hate it. That freed me up so much you wouldn’t believe it. Love you guys!
Aloha, Kate
Sounds like a great project. I think most of us forget that we don’t start out being “perfect”, that anything you want to do well, you usually have to practice a lot before you get to that point where it looks good the first time. The biggest thing I have learned in art journaling is that you can always gesso over everything if you hate it. That freed me up so much you wouldn’t believe it. Love you guys!
Aloha, Kate
Sounds like a great project. I think most of us forget that we don’t start out being “perfect”, that anything you want to do well, you usually have to practice a lot before you get to that point where it looks good the first time. The biggest thing I have learned in art journaling is that you can always gesso over everything if you hate it. That freed me up so much you wouldn’t believe it. Love you guys!
Aloha, Kate
great idea! i’m in
great idea! i’m in
great idea! i’m in
great idea! i’m in
great idea! i’m in
oh, how fun!!!!!
oh, how fun!!!!!
oh, how fun!!!!!
oh, how fun!!!!!
oh, how fun!!!!!
sounds like a great idea — cant wait to learn more —
sounds like a great idea — cant wait to learn more —
sounds like a great idea — cant wait to learn more —
sounds like a great idea — cant wait to learn more —
sounds like a great idea — cant wait to learn more —
Exactly!
Exactly!
Exactly!
Exactly!
Exactly!
This is exactly what I need right now. What a fantastic idea! Count me in!!
This is exactly what I need right now. What a fantastic idea! Count me in!!
This is exactly what I need right now. What a fantastic idea! Count me in!!
This is exactly what I need right now. What a fantastic idea! Count me in!!
This is exactly what I need right now. What a fantastic idea! Count me in!!
I cannot believe this post….this is EXACTLY what I need. EXACTLY!!!!!! I am so thankful to you (and Nat) for voicing your fear of failure and turning it around into artistic expression. wow. and wow again. I’ve just been saying to my scrapbooking friends that I don’t seem to have time to just scrap for me, to play, to experiment to try anything new. I am beyond excited to take part. thank you thank you thank you 🙂
I cannot believe this post….this is EXACTLY what I need. EXACTLY!!!!!! I am so thankful to you (and Nat) for voicing your fear of failure and turning it around into artistic expression. wow. and wow again. I’ve just been saying to my scrapbooking friends that I don’t seem to have time to just scrap for me, to play, to experiment to try anything new. I am beyond excited to take part. thank you thank you thank you 🙂
I cannot believe this post….this is EXACTLY what I need. EXACTLY!!!!!! I am so thankful to you (and Nat) for voicing your fear of failure and turning it around into artistic expression. wow. and wow again. I’ve just been saying to my scrapbooking friends that I don’t seem to have time to just scrap for me, to play, to experiment to try anything new. I am beyond excited to take part. thank you thank you thank you 🙂
I cannot believe this post….this is EXACTLY what I need. EXACTLY!!!!!! I am so thankful to you (and Nat) for voicing your fear of failure and turning it around into artistic expression. wow. and wow again. I’ve just been saying to my scrapbooking friends that I don’t seem to have time to just scrap for me, to play, to experiment to try anything new. I am beyond excited to take part. thank you thank you thank you 🙂
I cannot believe this post….this is EXACTLY what I need. EXACTLY!!!!!! I am so thankful to you (and Nat) for voicing your fear of failure and turning it around into artistic expression. wow. and wow again. I’ve just been saying to my scrapbooking friends that I don’t seem to have time to just scrap for me, to play, to experiment to try anything new. I am beyond excited to take part. thank you thank you thank you 🙂
for sure…I’m in!
for sure…I’m in!
for sure…I’m in!
for sure…I’m in!
for sure…I’m in!
Julie I need to say thank you to you and Nat, whose work I follow some time just by myself.Fisrt of all tks for sharing your feelings, that make me feel just one more in zilion people, which was very important to me.
I am an artcrafter for hobby, that make me free to think outside the box, and I´ve been failing for some time, so so the fear of fail is not that big to me, but it´s still something that make my criativity stuck. So thank you very much and I´ll try the second floor.
Julie I need to say thank you to you and Nat, whose work I follow some time just by myself.Fisrt of all tks for sharing your feelings, that make me feel just one more in zilion people, which was very important to me.
I am an artcrafter for hobby, that make me free to think outside the box, and I´ve been failing for some time, so so the fear of fail is not that big to me, but it´s still something that make my criativity stuck. So thank you very much and I´ll try the second floor.
Julie I need to say thank you to you and Nat, whose work I follow some time just by myself.Fisrt of all tks for sharing your feelings, that make me feel just one more in zilion people, which was very important to me.
I am an artcrafter for hobby, that make me free to think outside the box, and I´ve been failing for some time, so so the fear of fail is not that big to me, but it´s still something that make my criativity stuck. So thank you very much and I´ll try the second floor.
Julie I need to say thank you to you and Nat, whose work I follow some time just by myself.Fisrt of all tks for sharing your feelings, that make me feel just one more in zilion people, which was very important to me.
I am an artcrafter for hobby, that make me free to think outside the box, and I´ve been failing for some time, so so the fear of fail is not that big to me, but it´s still something that make my criativity stuck. So thank you very much and I´ll try the second floor.
Julie I need to say thank you to you and Nat, whose work I follow some time just by myself.Fisrt of all tks for sharing your feelings, that make me feel just one more in zilion people, which was very important to me.
I am an artcrafter for hobby, that make me free to think outside the box, and I´ve been failing for some time, so so the fear of fail is not that big to me, but it´s still something that make my criativity stuck. So thank you very much and I´ll try the second floor.
Ha ! This sounds perfect for me… just what I’ve been looking for…
Ha ! This sounds perfect for me… just what I’ve been looking for…
Ha ! This sounds perfect for me… just what I’ve been looking for…
Ha ! This sounds perfect for me… just what I’ve been looking for…
Ha ! This sounds perfect for me… just what I’ve been looking for…
I really loved this post! It was very inspiring and thought provoking. Thank you. I linked back to it and also wrote my own post hitting a small area of the subject. Every artist should read this!
I really loved this post! It was very inspiring and thought provoking. Thank you. I linked back to it and also wrote my own post hitting a small area of the subject. Every artist should read this!
I really loved this post! It was very inspiring and thought provoking. Thank you. I linked back to it and also wrote my own post hitting a small area of the subject. Every artist should read this!
I really loved this post! It was very inspiring and thought provoking. Thank you. I linked back to it and also wrote my own post hitting a small area of the subject. Every artist should read this!
I really loved this post! It was very inspiring and thought provoking. Thank you. I linked back to it and also wrote my own post hitting a small area of the subject. Every artist should read this!
I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but for some reason I cant. Great post!
I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but for some reason I cant. Great post!
I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but for some reason I cant. Great post!
I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but for some reason I cant. Great post!
I tried to leave a comment on your blog, but for some reason I cant. Great post!
hooray for someone being truthful! it’s not nice feeling this way and thinking you’re totally alone. thank you so much for your post. i would love to join in so I’ll email you my Flickr username x
hooray for someone being truthful! it’s not nice feeling this way and thinking you’re totally alone. thank you so much for your post. i would love to join in so I’ll email you my Flickr username x
hooray for someone being truthful! it’s not nice feeling this way and thinking you’re totally alone. thank you so much for your post. i would love to join in so I’ll email you my Flickr username x
hooray for someone being truthful! it’s not nice feeling this way and thinking you’re totally alone. thank you so much for your post. i would love to join in so I’ll email you my Flickr username x
hooray for someone being truthful! it’s not nice feeling this way and thinking you’re totally alone. thank you so much for your post. i would love to join in so I’ll email you my Flickr username x