Where did I spend my time?
As I contemplate another click of the annual clock I, like many others reflect on the past year. Â The biggest change for me was my youngest daughter and her new baby (along with hubby) moved back to USA to live. Â We have always been close and enjoyed sharing our creative endeavours with each other. Â Sometimes days are just a little bit hollow without her nearby. Â Skype is my saving grace and I have enjoyed sharing milestones of her baby daughter’s journey, exploring life … the most recent of her walking …almost running already!
I have continued to study fine arts at Curtin University and completed the drawing unit this year. Â I have also completed about 1/3 of my Diploma in Counselling and went to an amazing 2 day Art Therapy Workshop at Latrobe Uni in November.
I have been working 2 days a week at our local Adult Learning Centre, one of the days teaching literacy to adults … challenging and rewarding at the same time.
My art this year has taken a bit of a back seat as I was working on the days that the Mallee Artist’s meet and despite my endeavours to set up a new art group with some friends on an alternative day this has been a bit of a bust.
I am continuing to tangle to de-stress and I have big plans for a new exhibition late 2017 or early 2018. Â “Mothers Garden” is something I have re-imagined on may occasions. Â My mother had a beautiful, unruly garden full of romantic plants … sadly I have no photos. Â So I am remembering the plants, making some studies and planning to create a nostalgic if not very accurate images of my favourite nooks and plants.
I enter the new year with a determination to complete my Diploma, find time to create and to be a tad healthier in my choices!!
Happy New Year!