Oh, it has been two years since I wrote the first entry. Needs to be changed :). I somehow got around to put a friend’s advice into practice and create a blog “back then” for the purpose of sharing results of creative ideas :). Another thing I may have changed is my attitude.

I cannot believe how negative the last entry sounded! I am not ashamed, but there is no connection to this person anymore so-to-say, and that really makes me feel weird right now. ANYWAYS, attitude :

I once read that the worst enemy concerning one’s creativity is one’s own criticism, perfectionism, etc., so I really tried to lift that off. Cannot say it worked 100% by now, but then again, who cares (Eat this, perfectionism!!)? Anyways, the thing is, when I criticise my work constantly I will either get scared of further pursuing the things I love, OR I will just not find any pleasure in it. Or both.

The thing is, art needs to have lumps and bumps. If I, for example, see soembody on stage in a concert, who only pays attention to how perfect everything he does is, and also his looks are well thought-through and don’t resemble his own ideas anymore … Then it gets boring. I know because I usually tend to avoid such concerts/musicians/etc. It is the lumps and bumps that make stuff interesting, believe me ;).

As for my pc time, I did reduce it a bit. I’d still go online sometimes, but mainly to check my mails or really if there is something I definitely need to research. And the blog sort of forced me to keep going, too.

So thank you, once again!! :) 2 weeks ago

I am going to make my own shave cream because it is a creative way to make a lot of something that doesnt usually last long between my daughter and I AND it saves money. I purchased the ingredients today during my lunch break and I am going to test it out tonight. I will post an update review later but for now…here is how you do it:

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/05/make-your-own-moisturizing-shave-cream.html

Update: The mixture was very thin. I think it could do without the shampoo but it worked well and was moisturizing. 3 months ago

I have been making more crafts lately. I made a winter wreath the other day and I have been searching for various crafts to try. I realised that I really enjoy crafting and it’s something that I want to keep doing. I want to try to be creative as much as possible. 6 months ago

I used to be very creative, I’ve always had super creative jobs but feel like in the last few years I’ve lost my creative urge. Sometimes I even look at crafty new supplies at Joanns and think …”but why” “what’s the point”.... scary! It’s like I’ve gotten all practical and if I can’t figure out how to make money with it, or have a reason for it I can’t do it. It’s like I’ve hit some kind of a wall. I’ve recently joined the unemployed, so I have nothing but time on my hands (looking for and applying for jobs hardly takes any time, cause there aren’t many/any). I have just taught myself hw to crochet so I do have something going on, but when I see all these people with these crafting blogs I feel like “I should be doing that” – except I don’t feel very creative anymore. What’s wrong with me? 6 months ago