back to work

I went back to work yesterday.
One of the things that I really enjoy about being a teacher is having a long summer break.
However, my summer was so hectic and busy this year, I think I need to have another break.
I mean a "real" break!

I wish I can find some blog friends, it would be nice to have some new blog friends.

Hello!!!! Anyone out there??!!

first sketch in...well, thousand years?

I have been in awe of Renata Liwska's illustration works for quite some time now. Her works give me such a calm presence that I love looking at her pictures at an end of a very hectic day. Not to mention that I love sharing them with my children, Aris and Sofia.

I have not done any drawing or painting in-what seems like several thousand years at least, but in reality it has been about 7 years. And, all that time I did not have much desire to draw nor had time. But, when I looked through Renata's blog a few days ago, my heart started to beat faster and I got this urge to sketch and draw.

So, I had my computer open to her screen and did this quick sketch.

Here you can see the real work.

I know! the proportion is totally off and the expression is horrendous in mine compare to Renata's work. I hope she doesn't mind that I did this.

Anyway, I've pulled out old sketch book and some pencils off my attic and (oh man!) my hand was as rusty as the spiral of the sketch book. But, I had a blast doing sketches whole afternoon on Sunday. I know that I am not near where I should be to make my dream come true, but let's hope in ten years... I can have something to show.

A sketch book and a pencil.

Practice at least ten minutes everyday.

That is one way to get where I need to go.

piano piano....slowly slowly... I will get there.

things do happen for a reason

I have received a nice email from aunt Pam this morning. It brought tears to my eyes.

While the story gave me a moment to be sentimental, it also gave me many reasons to

appreciate the life I am leading (though, I want something different), and made me think of

the things that I should be thankful for.

Initially, I was reluctant to start the blog. I am still very conscious about my English.

I have lived in the States since 1998 and my English is proficient enough to attend a grad school, but still writing in English doesn't come to me easily.

Anyway, I decided to pick up my drawing and painting instruments and start to draw and

paint again. It felt so good drawing again after so many years. unfortunately, skills are not there anymore (like I had one to begin with...hahaha....) and my hands aren't as fast or limber as use to be. But, I am going to give myself a chance to draw and paint again to see where that takes me. It might not take me anywhere, but at least I won't be looking back and regretting for not trying, right?

So, what I wished that happened long ago, which never did might happen in my future (hopefully a near future) and all I can think of now is do my best and pray. As the story said, things do happen for a reason in its own time.

Blogging site is such a massive one that I don't have any followers or friends yet, but I hope to make one (or several, better yet, many) someday.

Until then...I will be a good company to myself. cheers!