Happy Friday!
(again, I almost missed it! but tonight I was busy with fun things more than work)
When I was in undergraduate school, there was a guy on campus, who every Friday for all four years he was there, would carry red balloons around with him and greet everyone he met with "Happy Friday." I got to know him and he was so inspiring. Before college he had been in a severely bad car accident that resulted in multiple physical and cognitive disabilities. Even though it took away his talents as an athlete and set him back drastically physically and mentally, he was just so positive about life. And part of that positivity was recognizing that every Friday is a celebration. He had made it one more week!
Although he and I have lost touch, and I don't even remember his name, every Friday I think of him.
Every Friday his positive spirit still reminds me that no matter what is going on in life at the moment, it is still a celebration to have made it through one more week.
I think he has forever changed my life and my outlook.
^ There is more to this story about how I adopted my own version of Happy Friday. I need to share it soon. But tonight, I'm tired. So I'll save that for another Friday.
This week's mental red balloons:
1. Tonight I hosted an art party. I love art parties! Sharing laughter over various materials and mediums is one of my absolute favorite things to do in the whole world. And each party I have met someone new and awesome! And each party people who came to the last return, so some wonderful friendships are forming.
2. Someone brought Champagne and chocolate to the art party... I love Champagne and chocolate.
3. The feeling of oil pastels sliding against paper
4. I'm loving my indoor edible garden.
5. When I was super sick two weeks ago... a friend came by with this for me:
When the same friend got sick a week later (not from me. different cold all together) I returned the basket with some homemade jewelry, art, chocolate ice cream (what she craves), tea, and tequila (her cure).
6. I'm the on-call therapist this week. Until today the on-call phone was silent! It seems like it will be a busy weekend, but at least it was quiet before today. And I get to pass it off at noon on Monday.
7. I'm busy planning birthday surprises for some of my favorite friends and family.
8. Valentines day is this week. I don't care if it is a hallmark holiday. I love celebrating for any reason!
9. I'm really digging this song (and the video inspired the Today's face for 29 faces)
A) its just a great song
B) I think we all have those somebodies that we used to know...
C) I like that their video is so cool and yet very simple and easy. And that they aren't abashed about the human form without going in the opposite direction of being skanky. As an artist in love with nudes, I super appreciate that.
A) its just a great song
B) I think we all have those somebodies that we used to know...
C) I like that their video is so cool and yet very simple and easy. And that they aren't abashed about the human form without going in the opposite direction of being skanky. As an artist in love with nudes, I super appreciate that.
10. I'm loving 29 faces. Here's what I've made yesterday and today. (also re-sharing two that I like)
I'm loving how it turned out.
Not really a fan of this one. Modigliani inspired.
These two are repeat shares. But I'm liking them.
16 comments:
Isn't it great to have a friend who knows just what you need when you're sick! That bunny is so cute.
I really like the face with green and purple and pink. The style is interesting and one I might have to try.
Beautiful post..thanks for sharing that special story! Hugs and such gorgeous art as ever..it is always uplifting and inspirational visiting your realm..magical!
Victoria
You've got such a sweet friend and an awesome indoor garden. Totally love that song, he reminds me of Sting!
OMG you are one talented chickie....gorgeous faces.
Wow! Amazing faces! And what a wonderful wonderful man! It's great to meet someone who makes a difference because of a challenge in their life- these things make you or break you! We don't realize that every day is a miracle! We take for granted so many things because they're there. Patsy from
HeARTworks
What a great post. What an amazing attitude for your young athlete friend to acquire. We should all have "red balloon" Fridays. Hugs!
Oh, I love your story about the red balloon guy! What a precious memory to have! I love your lists each week. The faces you shared are just fabulous... my favorite is the 3rd one - Create. I love her hair and the colors.
Aw, as someone who was also recently supersick (I use the same word! :) I understand the glee of little care packages. I have a row of them across from my bed and they make me smile. Stringing white lights above my bed also somehow had some positive juju for me! Hugs to the beautiful caregivers and visitors and bringers of presents!
I LOVE all these faces you've been doing! They are each so multi-dimensional and beautiful in their own rights! I can't wait to see what you come up with next....see you tomorrow :)
Fabulous funky faces! Wonderful!!
Only really great friends inspire such thoughtful gestures in others. You must be one of the best.
Love your faces, they're like kalaidescopes, just beautiful.
How can we get along with out our good friends. Glad you are feeling better. Wonderful art.
Nicole/Beadwright
The JOURNAL ART is magical and wonderful. LOVE IT!!
You had a lot of great stuff this week. So creative.
Happy PPF!
Sheri Cook
Happy Horse Studio
Every week on Thursday , I send the SO a message of Happy Friday (he works 4 days per week) I like the opportunity to send good wishes at the end of what I know has been a stressful week and to remind hi that I am thinking for him.
Your work is quite intriguing . Luv the way you use colour and line to create depth and dimention in your work. All very lovely.
Great song & GREAT faces... I actually like all of them & the great way you can embrace different styles :)
Love the faces in your art journal! So inspiring.
Rinda
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