365 Creativity Project–Day 37

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Dog River…

Rocks and rapids in Dog River…

Rocks and white water in Dog River.

Squirrel…

Squirrel rooting…

Squirrel with nut…

Squirrel…

Squirrel standing front view…

View of the part of sunset I could see from our property.

I am grateful:

1.   My pain is somewhat better.
2.   I picked up the Chapel Hill News & Views.
3.   I found some very good deals at the after Valentine’s Day Sale at Wal-Mart and had enough money to buy a few things.
4.   I talked to the president of the Sweetwater Camera Club and am very interested in joining.
5.   We finished reading Exodus today.

I do not think I would have been looking in the magazine today had I not been led to it. I certainly would not have found the camera club listing were I not doing this project. I am more open to things happening by chance since I have begun paying closer attention to life around me. Had I known how this project would expand my horizons I would have certainly begun it earlier.

I urge you to do something creative that stretches your abilities. It will no doubt be rewarding to you. I hope your day was a good one.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 36

I felt uninspired, but Mom told me to write about Valentine’s Day, so I wrote the following poem:

I made this card for Mom:

The inside is not full size…

Photographs:

Canadian Goose.

Canadian Goose coming after me.

Two Canadian Geese.

Canadian Goose close up.

I was being closely watched.

Flowers.

Plane at Hunter Park.

Wildflowers.

Fountain on pond.

Mom in glasses.

Mom without glasses.

I am grateful:

1.   We stopped at K-Mart and found some pajamas on sale.
2.   We ate barbecue at Hudson’s Hickory House as our Valentine’s meal.
3.   The geese came close to me when I took their pictures.
4.   Mom liked the card I made her.
5.   I was able to drive without too much pain.

I hope each of you had a Happy Valentine’s Day. May you be inspired to do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 35

Poem and journal entry:

Some pictures:

Penny.

Pipe.

Pipe and backhoe.

Pipe.

Water tank.

Tractors and pipe.

Bird in vines, look closely.

Another shot of bird in vines and fence, look closely.

Angel.

Daffodils.

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up early, even though it was because of pain.
2.   I was able to get an appointment with my chiropractor this morning.
3.   I am feeling a little less uncomfortable.
4.   We had pizza for supper.
5.   June visited with us a while.

I hope you have had a good day and that your Valentine’s Day is full of love. Let your imagination lead you into some creative endeavor.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 34

Haiku and journal entry:

A few photographs:

Stephanie Danita, bear, and Joyce Hope.

Ko-Ko in her jacket.

Hope in her jacket.

Blown glass of my name that Mom bought me a while back.

Squirrel and leaves.

Another shot of squirrel near tree.

I am grateful:

1.   I got up early this morning and watched Joel Osteen preach.
2.   Leigh suggested I try standing in the shower with water running over my neck, shoulder, and back to ease my pain.
3.   It was cold today as it should be in Winter.
4.   I talked to my best friend, Reba, today.
5.   Alex called briefly this morning.

It has been a good day, despite my pain. I enjoyed writing the haiku and expounding on my thoughts about a creativity workshop. I hope your Sunday has been wonderful and that you are rested to start the week. May you find something creative to engage your talents.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 33

Journal entry and haiku:

Some photographs:

Hope looking adorable.

Crepe Myrtle, Yucca, and Camellia.

Flowering Quince.

Yellow Bells.

Camellia.

Camellia bud.

Pine bark.

I am grateful:

1.   The negotiations with AT&T will lower my bill for a few months.
2.   The other problems I had today were resolved without too much trouble.
3.   Mom cooked cheese toast for supper so I did not have to cook.
4.   It was cold today and I was able to wear a coat.
5.   Our home is warm and comfortable.

I am still enjoying this project although it is not always easy to come up with content. I am hoping we can go for a long ride and find some good subjects to photograph. We rarely go out unless we have some errand in town so it will be a nice change of pace. I think doing this is widening my horizons and making me pay much closer attention to my environment.

I hope that you are finding some inspiration to begin doing something creative of your own. It is very rewarding. Have a great evening and enjoyable Sunday.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 32

Journal entry and haiku:

Some photographs I took in town:

Flowering bush.

Another shot of flowering bush.

Cherry blossoms.

Bush.

Cherry tree.

I am grateful:

1.   My shopping went well today.
2.   Mom felt better after taking the medicine I suggested.
3.   I enjoy reading and writing.
4.   I have internet access.
5.   My physical health is fairly good.

I hope your Friday was rewarding and your weekend is fantastic. May you find something fine to create.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 30

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Hope and Stephanie Denita.

Another shot of Hope and Stephanie Denita.

I am grateful:

1.   My niece feels close enough to me to share her frustrations with me.
2.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.
3.   I have such a wonderful dog in Hope.
4.   I slept enough to somewhat catch up my deficit.
5.   I am a decently good speller.

I hope your day has been rewarding and that you have managed to use your creativity.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 29

Journal entry and a haiku:

Photographs:

Ford Cobra…

Front view…

Ford Fiesta…

Ford Escape…

Ford Ranger…

Ford F-150…

Ford Expedition…

Ford Edge…

Old farm building…

Cow and field…

Bare tree…

Cow side view…

Another shot of old farm building with cow in background…

I am grateful:

1.   I had no problem getting up when the alarm went off this morning.
2.   We made it to the appointment for service on the truck before time.
3.   The brakes and tires on the Explorer are in good shape.
4.   Hope and I walked a mile.
5.   I am free to live my life as I desire, within my personal limitations, of course.

If you want to write, draw, paint, take photographs, or otherwise do something creative, you should begin doing it. You will gain no skill without practice. Do not let time pass you by without doing what you desire to do in your life. You will never have a perfect moment to start, but if you do you may find that your perfect moment comes. You must be active to receive the gifts from the universe that are reserved for you.

I hope your day was a good one. Do something creative that you enjoy simply for the pleasure you gain.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 27

A picture of an old wheelbarrow:

My journal entry and some haiku:

More pictures:

Dogwood tree…

Abandoned wood pile…

Camellia bush…

Weed and pinecones…

Camellia bloom and buds…

Camellia blooms…

I am going to begin keeping a gratitude list daily.

I am grateful:

1.   Christy is feeling better.
2.   Jeremy, Christy, and Jayden brought the treadmill today.
3.   Leigh visited with us a few minutes before taking our trash away.
4.   The weather was beautiful so Hope and I walked.
5.   We have enough money to buy medicine for ourselves and our dogs.

I enjoyed this day and hope you did too. I hope you were able to capture something beautiful and make something creative from it.

Always,
Jo Ann

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