Day One: Found Poem

Please forgive the quality of the photo - is was taken on my phone.

After writing 7 letters of recommendation and filling out 10+ college application forms for students, I must admit on day one of my 30 day challenge, I almost postponed the start until tomorrow. Of course, that would defeat the purpose of the challenge: to make time for creativity.

I know this one may seem like a bit of a cheat. After all, I simply circled words that someone had already published; however, I hold that this counts. It is different than it was before, and now it is mine.

I am also thinking that this 30 day challenge may require a bit more planning on my part. I do love spontaneity in my creative ventures, but perhaps being more intentional is what I need, to develop a more habitual creativity.

Well, I have to say, I am looking forward to the next 30 days.

2015, Let's do this

I figured in the slue of 2015 New Year's centered posts, I'd add to the noise as well. (Seriously, how'd we get to 2015 already?)

I'm not usually one for New Year's resolutions because...who cares. However, I'm embracing the idea this year, thirty days at a time. Last year, my boss brought up the idea and extended the 30 challenge to the entire staff. Promise to yourself to do something for 30 days. Not bad, really. 30 days to a new habit.

I'm starting off 2015 with the challenge to create something everyday in the month of January. It's a bit of a broad stroke creativity challenge from Pinterest inspired crafts to new recipes - most likely also found on Pinterest. So perhaps, in part, this first challenge is to justify my Pinterest addiction, but at least I'll be channeling that addiction into something positive. As long as something exists at the end of the day that didn't at the beginning, I'll consider it a win.

I want to try new things and experience a me that is more productive with what God has given me and not wasteful of the precious time we have here.

Happy New Year, Dear Friends!