Late Bloomer

"Life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing those you hold well."  ~ Quote shared by Tammy

It seems I've been filling my hours with shopping and cleaning.  How is it possible for one person to require so much clean-up? 

I had my masseuse work on the muscles to relieve the corresponding pressure, but the relief is short-lived.  Oh well...

When Laura made a comment about those who collect/are collectors, I breathed a sigh of relief, being thankful I held no such inclination(s) ... only to realize I do: specialty books!  I guess it makes sense for one who fancies words the way I do.

About books, I may well be close to owning all how-to books on watercolor.  Plus, I also have the latest watercolor magazine.  I surrounded myself with 4 of the books last night, trying to find parallels in instruction. 

Even after our visit to the art store, I'm still missing a few brushes (which are expensive, btw) and whatnot, and until my set is complete, I'll continue learning what I can, inspire myself and plan for upcoming projects.

Laura shared this inspiring article that keeps me from getting discouraged for getting a late start in my pursuit of art:

"Where our most fervent selves are engaged at the peak of our capacity there is rapture."

The way I see it, we may bloom different aspects of ourselves each era of our life.  Through mid-life, I aspire to bloom as a prolific artist in as many mediums I can ... We shall see ;)

Here's a fun song / fun video by Yael Naïm called New Soul