Day 24 - Something You're Proud Of

Today’s Nudge: Share something you’re proud of.


I hate bragging, tooting my own horn, patting myself on the back.  It's too hard, and when you've been told often that you're too big for your britches or something along those lines.  Well, you just avoid doing it.

If I have to say something, I'd say I was proud of myself for finding the courage to leave the Not Soon Enough To Be Ex.  I'm proud of my daughters.  I'm proud of my heritage.  That one is a tough one to say.  My mother did her best to try and make me hate my roots.  I'm proud of the art I have created thus far.  It may not be gallery worthy, but I made it and it's something I would never have dreamed of doing 20 years ago.

I'm sure there is more I could say if I give it enough thought.  But, I'm tired and I'm in pain (again, still) (stupid back pain!)

Geez how in the hell am I going to come up with stuff for a weekly "Sunday Shiny" if I can't even say one simple thing I'm proud of without feeling guilty! 

Day 23 - What Is Sacred?

Today’s Nudge: Post about something that’s sacred to you.


Effy asked us to day what is sacred.  For me, there are lots of things.

• My Books
• My Journals, both art and writing
• My Pens.  I will cut you if you mess with my pens.  Okay I'd just get loud if you lose or break one.
• My Art Supplies
• My Genealogy Work
• My Photo and Albums that I created for my genealogy.
• My Art and My Writing
• My Rosary collection
• My Grandmother's memory and her faith in the Virgin Mary

I could probably go one a bit more.  What isn't on that list of sacred things, is my personal space. I have never had my personal space/bubble/boundaries respected.  Even as a kid, my mother thought nothing of going through my room and my things to find "evidence" of wrong doing.  She'd read my diary, go through my book bag and all my note books. I think that is part of the reason why I have such a hard time keeping up with a daily journal practice. She scarred me with her snooping

If I tried to have a space of my own to sit and create, people have had no qualms about just barging in and interrupting or trying to hover over my shoulder and asking a million questions.  Plainly stating that I'm going to try and work on something and didn't wish to be disturbed was pointless.  I might as well had a sign up that said come on in, don't mind me.  Why is so fucking hard for people to understand and respect someone's boundaries or space? I don't invade your shit, don't invade mine! It really is a sore spot with me.  But I won't get on my soap box and rant about it any more than I already have. Do you think signs like these might help in the future? (Images found on Google)

Day 22 - Blessed Mabon

Today’s Nudge: Post something seasonal.


Blessed Mabon, Blessed Alban Elfed.  Happy Fall Y'all!  Or Happy Spring if you're in the Southern Hemisphere. 

Fall is my favorite time of the year.  The leaves change to all these beautiful colors. It's squash season!  I love squash!! And sweet potatoes are coming into season too.  YUM!!! 

If you are interested in learning more about Alban Elfed, The Druid's Garden has a wonderful article on it.  A quick search on the Google for either Mabon or Alban Elfed will turn up a plethora of articles.

Wishing you all much happiness and prosperity on this harvest season.

Day 21 - Resource

Today’s Nudge: Pick something from The Daily Post to blog about OR share a resource you really like with your readership. 

So I completely spaced the B&W challenge I thought of starting today.  
It was supposed to be a kind of busy day, but things didn't happen that were supposed to happen.
Those things are supposed to be rescheduled but we don't know when.

Okay, so the nudge.  If you are new to blogging or even if you aren't, checking out The Daily Post might 
be a good idea.  There looks to be some really great posts on there about blogging, photography, and several 
other topics.  I'm not new at blogging, but a few posts caught my eye and when I have some time I plan to 
read through them.

Pintrest is one of my favorite rabbit holes to explore.  Sometimes I really get lost on there!

Another favorite resource is Goggle Image Search.  I also sometimes fall down that rabbit hole too.

When I am in my writing mode of mind, and I'm looking for name ideas one of my favorite places to go to 
is Seventh Sanctum . I've spent a lot of hours on there using the generators. 

So there's a few of my favorite resources.  What are some of yours?

Day 20 - Challenge

Today’s Nudge: Create a contest or challenge for your readership.


I don't have anything to offer by way of a contest. I thought maybe to go with a challenge.

But what kind of challenge?  I'm terrible at following through with them myself.

I either fail to start or fail to finish.  One or the other.

I've tried a number of them, more than once.  Even some self imposed challenges.  And I never 
seem to finish them.

This blog along is the first that I've been consecutive at. There have been a few days where I didn't
want to post, or I felt too tired to think straight.  But I did it anyway. I aim to complete this challenge!

I always see ones going around on Instagram.  A reading challenge, a photo challenge, a post challenge.
I like the B&W for 7 days one that is going around.  I just find it so hard to commit to any of them, no matter 
how fun or cool they sound.

I think part of it comes down to I hate answering questions about what I'm doing or why I'm doing it.  
It sometimes makes me feel like I need permission to do a thing.  I hate that!

My challenge to you then is this, pick a thing you have been wanting to do.  Writing, painting, journaling, etc.
And commit to doing it for the next 7 days.  I, in turn, will do the same.  Challenge starts tomorrow!

Day 18 - Feature

Today’s Nudge: Feature one or two people who do what you do but in a different way in your blog today.


I don't paint the way she does.  I don't even feel like I have the skill set to do it.  Maybe I will if one day I get to take one of her classes.  But right now one of the artists I really admire is Shiloh Sophia.  Her iconic style (at least that what I see it is, I don't know if that is the proper name for it) of painting is so very awe inspiring.

I also a big fan of Effy Wild's work.  Her style of art journaling is so beautiful.  She makes it look so easy.  
Then here is Tamara LaPorte and her whimsy style art girls.  That's three! 

Of course there are a few more I admire.  Some I've mentioned in a previous post.  There is something learn and take away from all of these talented ladies.

Day 18 - Life Hacks

Today’s Nudge: Share a Life Hack. (Life Hack is defined in a link in today's post


Life hack(s).  Hmmmm.  I can't say that I have any.  Or at least none that I can think of.

I used to try and find short cuts, use a planner, be more organized.  But I don't think it is in my 
nature for such things.  I find I use a planner more for things I might accomplish rather than things
I need to do. Or more as a diary to remember things that happened without having to journal it out
unless I really needed to.

I seriously can't think of anything to call a life hack for this post.  
So frustrating.

I'm not an organized person.  One look at my art table will tell you that. LOL
BUT, when it comes to preparing for something BIG like a trip.  I make lists. Lots of lists.
Then I will lay out items from said list if applicable. As I pack or purchase to be packed I check them off
said list(s).

So if I have to say anything, LISTS are my life hack.  I have a running list of art supplies I want. Another of books 
I want.  One of Tarot decks.  One of decor items I might want/need.  Lists of World of Warcraft related things, like pets I want to tame on my hunter, achievements I want to do on my druid. I make lists of best in slot gear, rotations for healing.

So okay there....my life hack....LISTS :)