Happy Birthday Poppa!

It's my dad's birthday today! So I made him a pop-up card.

How do you like those poorly drawn Star Wars characters? ;)

100% on my art history exam!

The class average was a 79, so I'm feeling pretty good :)

Now I get to study my butt off for exam #2 coming up next week.

My Weekend in Chicago

Inspiration: Water

I've found that a lot of my life revolves around water. Work, sport and leisure. It's hard to explain just how much water means to me (and yes, I realize that sounds ridiculous) but it's true! I joined the high school swim team and fell in love with the sport in 2004. Because of that swim team I met the love of my life in 2007. I took up a job as a swim instructor and lifeguard that has provided me with most of my work experience, as well as numerous friendships and moments that I will never forget. And finally, I've had a pool in the backyard of my home, that has been the center of most all of my family activities since 2000. In these ways water to me stands for so much more than it actually is. It's friendship, family and love. It's truly inspirational to me.

These are some artist's images relating to water that I just love.

Damien Pyret's Swim & Steam series

                            

 

                            

 

Alyssa Monks

Today has been an upper and downer sort of day. Completely. 

Rest in peace, Grandpa Alex. Love and miss you.

Good news to make the day a bit brighter; I was accepted into the College of Education. Now begins the craziness of cohorts, mid-tiers and student teaching.