Here it is - the sculpture is done. Yes, it’s another horse - I’m not sure why I made a horse. Maybe because we’re getting close to Derby time out here in KY (which is a BIG deal out here). I wanted to see if I could make another horse in a different way than before. This one definitely took a lot longer.

I am donating this horse to our Young Women group (Hana’s group) for their camp fund-raiser auction and chili cook-off. Hopefully, it will sell.

Creativity Question: Do you gravitate toward a particular theme in your creative pursuits - does it evolve and change as you go along, or do you stay with the same theme? I’ve noticed certain themes in my work, but my work tends to continually evolve… nature is one theme that really attracts me, but I also like to dabble in other things. I can’t really see myself sticking with one idea forever because as I grow and change over time, so does my art.

Thanks, Beckbot, for giving me something to post about. I am working on another wire sculpture, but I’m not finished yet and was wondering what to post in the meantime (oh man! I forgot to take a photo of the hooded towel I made for a baby shower! Why didn’t I think of that?)

OK - so I’ve filled out a couple of these recently, so I won’t tag anyone this time.. I have a little bit of time (ha ha) and I like that it’s kind of a slice out of everyday life:

10 Years Ago…
I was living in a tiny house in NJ with 2 small cherubic children, a super-tight budget, and lots of faith. It was hard, but good.

5 Things on my To-Do list Today…
exercise (check! - trying to get back in shape - HARD work)
go to the school and help gather children for the Suzuki violin class
go to my friend’s house and help her with the twins
try to squeeze in a little nap (was up WAY to late last night) and a little design time
family night

Snacks I enjoy…
Cheez-It’s (white cheddar this time)
SO Delicious soy ice cream sandwiches (these are REALLY good)
red seedless grapes (I love it when they pop as I bite them)
popcorn (white, popped in stove-top popper) with salt and nutritional yeast sprinkled on
chocolate-hazelnut Pirouline or Almond Roca- I tell myself “no”, but it doesn’t work
whatever else is in the house (except pretzels and most chocolate things), so I have to be careful what I buy

Things I would do if I were suddenly a billionaire…
faint
pay off all debts, and our parents’ debts
put some money away for kids’ college & missions + savings
start some kind of a scholarship fund
learn more about natural healing and help teach others
try to put it to good use - help people realize their potential

3 of my Bad Habits…
I’m too impatient
I don’t keep up with the laundry very well
I allow myself to become distracted too easily

Jobs I’ve had…(I’m not listing ALL)
mail room clerk (opening and sorting mail - blah!)
customer service phone rep
bead shop cashier
mom - this is by far the most challenging

5 Things people don’t know about me…
sometimes I purposely re-arrange schedules, etc. to avoid driving certain places
I often battle feelings of loneliness and depression
beautiful violin music brings me to tears
nature and art can do the same - overflows my emotions
It bothers me when parents don’t discipline their children, they spoil them, or they over-schedule them