Monday, October 02, 2006
Pastels
Today, I bought a small sketch pad and a box of oil pastels. I bought them not because I can draw but because I cannot. I bought them to try to explore the part of me that seeks color, art and images. I bought them to drill onto the pages pictures, words and shades that are imbedded in my thoughts. I bought them because I wanted to capture my days without using words but through predominant pictures in my head. I bought them because I wanted to capture my life in color. :)
Life is more colorful than we choose to believe. There are so many beautiful images in this world that we choose to ignore just because we are so caught up with our personal worries. Even now, as you read this, you can see shades of brown all over my blog. Don't you feel lucky that you are able to see these colors? :) Not all of us can say the same.
On this day, I choose to celebrate my gift of sight. Without it, I would have never seen the warm smiles of people I have met nor would I have ever seen how magical it is when Helsinki is all white with snow. Without it, I would never have been able to read countless stories nor would I have seen sunsets in Boracay. Without it, I would have not been able to cutely appreciate the sketch made by Annika's cousin Anna nor would I have been able to write this entry.
Sometimes, the best things in life are the ones we choose to miss. :)
8 comments:
"I bought them not because I can draw but because I cannot"
What a beautiful way to see and use the time in our life :)
These words will be tattooed in my head, Erica....thanks
smiling and inspired,
ali
During my time in the MC, starting from the selection day, one phrase that kept on coming back to our team was 'Everyone can draw'! Of course this is not true if you think about it in the conventional meaning of it, but in the end who is the one to define what is a 'good' or a 'beautifull' drawing or what isn't? It is all about expressing yourself, letting your emotions and thoughts on the paper.
I could so well relate to what you wrote on this entry, and thank you so much for reminding me of the little things we should be gratefull for, that are not all that little.
I love reading your blog, even when I dont know the people you are writing about. Reading your blog is one of the things I do every morning, before getting to work, a part of the routine to start my day:)
Hope you are well:) Big hugs, Elli
Hey babe,
Howdy!!! :)
Miss you loads babe! Yea la.. been busy busy after coming back from IC! Im sure you are too! I really appreciate you taking some time to check on the rest of us laaa.. So touched!
Thank you so much for everything girl! Looking forward to seeing you soon!!!
Love,
Anisha
Erica,
Keep writing more, you are just awesome!
Reading your blog just brings a smile and a lot of energy back moreover just reinstate your faith in yourself and your ability to achieve :)
Your simplicity is inspiring!
Cheers
Kreta
Hi Erica,
Really nice blog!
it was nice to meet you in Warsaw
take care
Geri
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"Sometimes, the best things in life are the ones we choose to miss. :) "
- How true :) I love the way you write.
Hey Ali, Elli, Saba, Anisha and Kreta,
Thanks for the nice comments. I did not write anything today but will do so tomorrow. :)
Tomi, I will look at the site.
Hugs to all,
Erica
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