Branching Out

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I can't believe we moved to Brick nine years ago!  This Spring I took the time to find Brick Beach.  I am pleased, but again surprised.  I made my goal to go to the beach as much as possible.  Again, several weeks have gone by without taking my beach chair out of my car.  Today I also realized I haven't been on my weight watchers app for months.  So, I spent the morning cancelling subscriptions to apps I am not using.  Time flies is an understatement.  It's all good, though.  I was treated to much needed time with my grandson.  I also have been selling on ebay.  So far I have had 20 transactions and have made five hundred dollars!  Wooohooo!  I also feel good about being set-up to continue doing this for the rest of the year.  I love setting goals.  Going into the second half of 2020, I am feeling pretty confident of coming out of this year better than before.
One of the observations I have made during the whole pandamic is the need to get outside.  I have been enjoying my back patio almost every day.  It makes a big difference to my spirit, to feel all my senses in the morning.  Even if I just get out there in the morning to water the plants and pull a few weeds it does wonders for my mood each day.  Lately, just to hear birds singing brings me great joy.  Also, sitting with a newborn baby in a backyard for sometime, makes you see and hear everything with new eyes and ears.
I am also gathering inspiration for when I start painting.  I have been visiting lots of museums virtually and every once in a while able to journal or draw a bit.  I am putting together what I want to paint when summer is over.  Visiting art supply sites to see what supplies I am going to need.  Hope to share some pictures soon of my journal pages.  I hope you are all taking in these long days of summer and filling them with what you love.
Quote of the Day:  "An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language. ”  Henri Matisse
Song of the Day:  Gotta Get That Feeling   Bruce Springsteen

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