took myself on a stroll

the saving grace of this city

is the enormous park

(which i thankfully live near)

so on my snow day

i decided to take myself on a walk

through the foot of fresh snow

an awakening cold

the sun helped legs move

in fact, the longer i was out, the warmer my body became

even warmer than being in the apartment

my warm toes and fingers reminded me

i need to move more

challenge my muscles

at least use them

a little embarrassing to admit how little i use this body

yesterday served as a reminder

for the appreciation i have to propel myself on this earth

i vow to take more strolls

increase the breaks from school and work

move

can you believe the colors of the snow before sunset?

get out there and explore

x

quiet snow day

Missouri was tucked in last night

i love waking up

dashing to the television

legs tucked under themselves as I wait for the alphabet to pass

ah, the fun part of being a student

SNOW DAYS!

how to use such a day?

art nerd: this lighting is PERFECT for photos

brilliant diffused light scattering the earth

and my windowsill

here's some pieces that have been awaiting the perfect day

to capture their details

i think i may take myself for a walk in the park later

tromp about in the fresh foot of snow

how do you like to spend snow days?

wishing you sweet marshmallows in your hot cocoa,

Lynsey

p.s. earrings are now in shop

going through Customs : suspending critics and naysayers

creating custom pieces is exhilarating and terrifying for me.

i love trying to create something out of my ordinary.

pushing myself to new lands

but the challenge comes :

how fixed is someone's vision ? is there room for me as an artist?

do i know exactly what they're asking for?

and one i'm working on is : will this please them?

i've always been a "people pleaser"

you know, the kind of person who cannot say "no"

takes criticism a bit personally

i know these things about myself

they are things i work on

i cannot allow myself to let my worth be determined by someone else's value and judgement

let's face it: there are people who will never be satisfied by certain things

things they lack, i cannot make up for in favors, creations, or kind words and actions

so i should not submit myself to attempt filling such voids

if you've ever worked in a public setting (e.x.: serving tables, customer service, etc.)

you know the people who will not be happy

seemingly no matter what is tried, given, or otherwise

there is always something to find dissatisfaction in because nothing is perfect for them

time to let go of their dissatisfaction so it is not internalized as your own

i really do love making things for others still.

and remain trying my best to fulfill the request

i'm just leaving the attachment i have to pleasing everyone 100%

maybe this turned a bit far from custom orders?

but they remain this conversation's spark

here are a few i've created in the previous weeks

these were all happy customers.

but if they weren't - i still feel proud of the work done here

how do you deal with dissatisfaction of others?

chin up and nose to the grindstone

warmly,

Lynsey

getting over the Sick

i'm trying to see this as a blessing in disguise,

with Patrick's positive spin on an otherwise miserable situation

2 weeks with a cold and flu is painful

but it allowed me to do something important:

focus on rest & relaxation

i oftentimes don't know when to slow

or maybe i am unsure how?

either way, illness secured a real "break" for me

(thanks, Sick - you know what's best)

the semester starts back today - my final semester of grad school!!

after a little R&R i'm beginning to feel ready

to push through to the summer

where many exciting things await.

hope you are all keeping healthy and happy!

xx

Lyns