I love noticing things in my environment that often get overlooked. Do you see it?
A gentle reminder to smile on a day full of errands.
Year 2 /Day 5
09 Aug 2015 2 Comments
in Year 2/365 Days Tags: 365, 365 day, heart, love, parking lot, smile
Year 2/Day 4
08 Aug 2015 Leave a comment
in Year 2/365 Days Tags: 365, 365 day, ladder, work
Today was mostly occupied by work.
Not much else going on.
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Year 2/Day 3
07 Aug 2015 Leave a comment
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Worked, ate, worked some more.
After work I met up with a friend from work for dinner and a late night bookstore run. Fun times.
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Year 2/Day 2
06 Aug 2015 1 Comment
in Year 2/365 Days Tags: 365, 365 day, beer, no more, school
School out! (For 2 weeks)
I’ll drink to that!
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Year 2/Day 1
05 Aug 2015 2 Comments
in Year 2/365 Days Tags: 365, 365 day, butterfly, insect, photography, photography project
Well, the 365 Days of Inspiration only lasted 2 days. Ha. Oh, well.
I decided to stop doing it because it wasn’t fun for me. Finding things that inspired was fun but having to write about it seemed more like work to me. I wanted to let people know about my inspirations, but I didn’t like writing it.
I’ve never been keen on writing in the first place, and having to narrate someone else’s journey wasn’t for me.
I loved narrating my journey. I really enjoyed the 365 Day project this past year. Some days were tough, but the end result is amazing. I can’t wait to see what this year brings!
So begins Year 2 of 365 Days!
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Giulia Bernardelli
02 Aug 2015 1 Comment
in Inspirations Tags: coffee, inspiration, tea
Giulia Bernardelli is an Italian artist who doesn’t worry if her drink spills. She makes wonderful little artworks from coffee, tea, and the like.
Her work is really amazing. Check her out on Instagram (@bernulia)
Here’s a few of my favorites.
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Prisca Strother
01 Aug 2015 2 Comments
in Inspirations Tags: inspiration, music, prisca
Welcome back to day 1.
I’m so excited to start this journey, and to see where it takes me.
I figured I’d start with a woman who gives me goosebumps when I hear her sing. Prisca Strother.
I first heard her live about 1 1/2 years ago at Eddie’s Attic. I’ve been following her ever since. My hope is that one day she’ll put out an album that I will listen to over, and over again. :)
Her website – http://www.priscamusic.net
Also, her youtube page has many, many wonderful videos to watch –
https://m.youtube.com/user/PrettyPrisca
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Searching…
30 Jul 2015 1 Comment
in Random Thoughts Tags: 365, inspiration, journey, searching
It’s “been said” that it takes a month or so to create a new habit, and through my 365 day project I had hoped to instill creativity into my everyday existence.
And I did, for that year. After the 365 day mark passed I had a continued desire to keep “doing”, but it only took a few weeks for that to subside. I became consumed with the everyday mundane. Lazy, busy, stressed, forgetful, whatever word you want to choose.
Sure, there were days where I thought to myself, “You need a new project Brandi!”
And I’d answer, “Yeah, but what?!”
This question has been heavy on my mind for the last few days. Searching the Internet for answers…I found none. There were plenty of neat ideas, but not what I was looking for. I knew the search would be easier if I knew what it was I was looking for…but I didn’t.
Until today.
A new, year long project starts August 1st, 2015. I’m calling it, 365 Days of Inspiration.
Everyday I will find something that inspires me. A poem, a song, artwork, nature, a person, anything goes. I found through my last project that hard rules limit my creative spirit.
I want a framework, but no boundaries. I want to see how far my inspiration can go, and hopefully inspire some other people along the way.
Join me will you? It’s going to be interesting, quirky, and most of all inspiring!! :)
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Shake The Dust
20 Jul 2015 2 Comments
in Random Thoughts Tags: anis mojgani, Atlanta, ey, grocery on home, happy, love, Mieka paul, music, poetry
Today was a great day!
Work was good (minus the almost unbearable heat) and I made lots ‘o money.
After work, I headed to a place near Grant Park called Grocery on Home. It’s a cute, small, music venue where I was about to see my favorite spoken word poet, Anis Mojgani.
Wow. It was a little surreal to see him perform. I’ve seen so many of his videos, but this was live! In person! I actually spoke with him after the show, bought a book (that I apparently already had), and he signed the book. :)
Mieka Pauley, a musican, also played tonight and she was great too. I bought a copy of her cd as well, and I can’t wait to learn more about her stuff.
Here’s a link to an interview with Matt Arnett, owner of Grocery on Home.
http://temporaryartreview.com/interview-with-matt-arnett-of-atlantas-grocery-on-home-an-intimate-space-that-seamlessly-blends-music-art-and-lifestyle/
And if you haven’t seen or read any of Anis Mojgani’s work, please check him out. I promise you’ll love him!
thepianofarm.com
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Thanks
18 Jul 2015 2 Comments
in Random Thoughts Tags: thankful
Today, I’m thankful.
I’m thankful to have wonderful, caring managers.
I’m thankful to have coworkers who make me smile.
I’m thankful for the past year I’ve spent with Will.
I’m thankful to have a family that loves and supports me.
I’m thankful to be able to spend time enjoying live music, and to be inspired by it.
I’m thankful for the determination to push through the difficulties of school.
I’m thankful it’s almost over…
I’m thankful to be alive, and to not have to really contemplate that concept often.
I’m thankful for moments of self reflection and appreciation.
I’m thankful for you, I’m thankful for me.
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Flowing Through Mountains 