gomer-b

I have a thought that I can't seem to get rid off.
I tried to ignore it, but months later it keeps coming back.
I don't know why this seems so important to me, but I decided I should write it down. The thought that keeps coming to mind is what exactly do I need to survive?
Strip it all down.
What items do you need to make it in this world?
If you had to carry everything on your back, what would you have?

I would have...
eyeglasses
one top
one skirt
2-3 pairs of underwear
one pair of shoes
2 pairs of socks
shampoo
comb
soap
bible
journal and pen
one book (not sure which one)
sweatshirt
blanket

If I were going on vacation or even away for the weekend, I would have so many other items, clothes, shoes, beauty products, lots of books, etc.

What really seems to be bothering me is the material things I hold so dear.
I can't go very long without buying a new book or magazine.
I love my cable internet and nice computer.
I am never very far away from my cable tv.
I hoard art suplies.

To be honest I need to get back to the basics of life.
If I had to leave today would I even take my scrapbooks or photo albums?
I love my family and friends, but they will always be with me regardless of if I have their pictures with me.
I can't handle the thought of not having at least a photo or two.
I need tangible to hold on to. Just a few photos would be all I need.

Could I really leave all my stuff behind?
I am a collector and my life tends to be cluttered.
If I were to rid myself of all my physical belongings, would my mind be any less cluttered?

I have always loved this picture of my grandmother and her sister.

I have enjoyed visiting kaleidoscopic kris for quite some time now. This morning I decided to visit her mixed media links and I went a bit crazy. I added a bunch of new links to my inspire me link list. New inspiration from amazing artists. I found that I tend to gravitate to sites with lots of pictures yet I rarely have pictures on my own site! That needs to change. Not only is my web home a pit plain but my physical home is as well.

I have been inspired lately to turn my plain boring rental into a home. My husband and I did not expect to stay here for very long so I haven't even hung art on the walls. I think that needs to change regardless if we are here for 2 months or 2 years. It is hard for me to create when my environment is not inspiring.

New Goal: Add pictures and color to inspire.

I keep forgetting to grab my journal and I am getting very frustrated. I didn't realize how much I rely on being able to write any time I want. I tend to forget so much of my life that writing down even the most boring things helps me remember what I have been up to.

I miss being able to work on my art journal. I am very far behind. This weeks prompt is perfect for me. It is about creating quickly and not worrying about what needs to be done. I usually find myself stifled creatively because I have so many other things that need to be accomplished. This lesson was to place a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes and just create. I can't wait to get started.