Balance

I'm trying to Balance practicing my instruments, with my chores, "social life," drawing & Painting, writing, homework, sleep, and photography. I fear that at the moment, painting, writing, and photography seem to be suffering the most. I play an instrument every time I enter my room. I've time put aside for my art homework, and my chores are almost done. I even budgeted time to go to a swim meet a bunch of my friends are in. Today is the first time this Month, that I've taken a real photo. It's quite depressing. Luckily, I've realized such, and am making a few tweaks to my 'schedual.'

The Halloween blog party I partook in, was absolutely wonderful. I'm still working on visiting other blogs, I haven't had much time today, but it's really grand. I love looking at other blogs I've never visited before. Plus, I have 3 new subscribers, Hello, wonderful people. I'm planning on checking out your blogs once I finish this message to my government teacher.

Anyway, I'm done lamenting, and shall leaf you with some photos I took today. Click the thumb or link to see larger.

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Loves,

Sarah

Happy Autumn!!

I am sorry I forgot to tell you guys sooner, I've just been a bit occupied. I remembered today for a few reasons. Mostly, because it happened to be one of those fuzzy-sock wearing, cocoa-drinking, drawing and doodling sort of days. I've wrapped myself in a blanket and just felt cozy, which I adore. And, after I went outside to draw "something from Nature" for my art class, I really needed the cocoa.

I've been plotting sketchbook covers, since my moleskins are thin and plain, so not only will I get to decorate them, but I'll also go through them more rapidly than other sketchbooks.

I feel as though I haven't been terribly productive today. I've spoken to Sam and a Myriad of other wonderful people, and caught up on my blogs. That reminds me, I think you should check out Jessica's blog. She's an artist as well, doing a lot of painting, as well as other wonderful and arty things. She seems to think a lot like I do. Show her some love. Part of me wonders if I haven't posted any practice paintings of people, because I envy her ability to paint skin. Like, until my shadows and highlights are as smooth as hers, I won't feel up to par. Oh well, haha, here I go again, comparison after comparison. :P

Oh, and there is one more thing I did today. I MADE CUPCAKES! Chocolate ones, with this delicious chocolate filling that Jacq gave me the recipe for, and chocolate frosting on top. I enjoy baking, and tomorrow will be the second time I'm bringing cupcakes to school, for my friends, for no reason other then, because I can. Now, to actually finish a drawing for Illustration Friday this week.

With love,

Sarah