A Crow in Snow

The transition from Fall to Winter has been full and bustling. Every year autumn begins its dance bringing us inward and for me, I found myself connecting deeper with my inner child. I am an introvert and am always more on the introspective side but autumn pulls me in even more. Ever since I can remember being home has been my favorite place. I currently live in a neighborhood and even the noise it produces leaves me seeking quieter spots to hear the wind and the birds.  The animals have all been feeling the change in seasons too, with lots of long naps and plenty of eating. Although we've been home most of the time we did sign up for a few classes and workshops including a botanical watercolor workshop, needle felting class, and a ribbon embroidery class. My older brother came to visit. He kept us very busy with hiking, visiting the Olympic Peninsula, going out in the city, and a trip out to San Juan Island. My brother left at the beginning of January and then it was time for school to begin again. This quarter I'm facing my fears and taking statistics. I'm also taking a figure sculpting class and a water color class. 

An Early Autumn Trip to Port Townsend

Seattle Autumn

 

Heading into Seattle on a Foggy Morning

Ribbon Embroidery class in Bellevue

Botanical Watercolor

Botanical Watercolor Classroom

Our Finished Needle Felted Pumpkins

 Flying Apron Vegan Bakery and Cafe

Port Angeles 

Pelican Bay Books

A Christmas Carol 

A Few Goodies From the City

I Found a New Journal and Book

This summer has been going by too quickly. It's been a warm and smoky one. The fires in British Columbia have made western Washington very hazy. I have been enjoying it though, in spite of the smoke! I have been taking a World Civilizations history class at my community college which I've really enjoyed.  I've been riding my lovely horse. He is such a sweet boy.  I took him for a walk out by the woods last week and whilst walking I found some stunning owl feathers. Last week in my class  I had to give a presentation on Hinduism and had henna done on my hand along with buying some delicious Indian sweets to get the class in the spirit.  I've been going for a lot of walks at some of my favorite beaches and waterfronts and of course taking my little Goblin!  There was also a fun trip to an arts and crafts fair. My mother has been having a lot of fun making her wonderful necklaces. Finishing the quarter marks the end of August and I welcome September and a few weeks off. I plan on spending some time alone.

I really enjoy doing things by myself, or with my mom since we are such similar spirits because it gives me an opportunity to reflect and to feed my inner musings and find inspiration. Being alone allows me to be in tune with taking in the environment and experience and letting it make it's imprint.  Going somewhere and doing something fun brings about this joy in me and renewal of energy, it stirs the pot. I enjoy going with the flow wherever it takes me. It's so exciting to find something new or stumble across something you have to bring into your life. I believe they are all little messages of what we really long for, vivid new beginnings or celebrations and memories.  To experience the sensual and small pleasures of a day out and finding a delicious new lipstick in hopes of reflecting how you feel like a dark gothic romantic or coming across a journal with hopes you'll fill it with happy days and meaningful poetry, or a wonderful sweet treat with a cup of tea and a small bag sitting next to you at the table full of fine scents, comforting socks, and a rich new handmade soap. To buy bread and grapes and a new ball of yarn and knitting needles or a new crystal that glows a heavenly color. I love to savor things and sometimes when you are alone, you are free to do so so much more deeply. 

Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival

Henna at the Bellingham Farmers Market

The Little Men

The Queen of the May

August Full Moon

Joys of May

     May 22 was my 28th birthday. According to numerology.com when one adds together the numbers 2+8 they get 10 which reduces to 1, the "primal source". The number 1 signifies spiritual  and creative growth. There is an energy of not letting anything or anyone get in the way or limit ones creativity. It's also the Magician in the tarot.  In The complete guild to Tarot by Eden Gray the divinatory meaning is "Will, mastery, organizational skills, creative talents. The ability to take the power from above and direct it through desire into manifestation." Sounds like a pretty powerful year ahead and that the emphasis and focus will be on exactly what I want to do, create.

     I spent my birthday with my dearest friend,  my mom. We went to Queen Anne. The day was beautiful but a little warm for my taste. I love cold weather so anything about 70 degrees seems to be uncomfortable for me, still it was a wonderful and memorable day spent in great company.

Queen Anne

One of my favorite clothing stores in Wallingford called Yazdi

The Sock Monster

Whole Foods

     This week we were also lucky enough to be apart of the beautiful birth of three fawns. In the middle of the night we both heard crying. I thought it was a kitten so I went outside to look and I spotted a deer. I had never heard a sound like that come from a deer.  I was worried she might attack me so I looked out the window at her and saw three little piles.  The next morning they were all sleeping in our yard. We planned to have yard work done but cancelled because we were worried about the brand new little fawns.  We didn't want to get too close or to frighten any of them but I did manage to snap one picture of one.