So, I had a week [sort of] off last week. I got some cyanotypes made and worked on dipping more goyu paper prints in encaustic medium, building both of those series. I spoke with the folks at Sneed's Nursery and arranged to present a small class there, on cyanotype, later in September. I'm chicken and dog sitting too, which is fun and interesting. The garden just keeps on giving, although there have been a few plants lost to normal cycle or [I think] underground rodents. It's been dry, but not as hot. Rain seems to be making its way back to us this week.
This week it's still more chicken/dog sitting, kid's nature/survival camp assistance in the afternoons, and then, come Friday, a trip up to Rockville MD for an art/business workshop. While up north, I'm planning to get together with a couple friends as well. It should be fun and educational...and I hope not terribly stressful (as travel can sometimes be). And then, after my return from the workshop, it'll just be a few days until I take off to California for a family, summertime visit. I won't be gone for long, just as long as I think I can afford to be away. Once back, autumn will be just around the corner.
For some crazy reason, I have put up another online dating profile. It's such a weird exercise. Or maybe my perspective is too narrow. It doesn't feel real. I don't like things that don't feel real. Reading the minutia of someone's preferences and how they view themselves, all presented in a sort of encapsulated vacuum...it ends up tweaking my head, with me looking at myself through a hyper critical lens. Ick. I don't need that, that's for sure.
My intention is to get out more to public art and culture events so I start meeting people in real life. Whether or not that will provide any romantic connections, well, who knows? It's just good to be part of community. Not sure whether the latest profile iteration will remain up long. Maybe I'll have the patience to just forget about it, focusing my energy on what is right at my fingertips (and I don't mean a keyboard). The more broad my experience with people who care about the things I care about, who care about me and who encourage my creativity and sense of authenticity, the better off I'll be. This comes from friends, from those who resonate mutual interests and values...not really from potential mates. I don't care what anyone says, the whole idea of just finding new friends (although that does sometimes happen) on a dating site can often be disingenuous. If one were just looking for friends or activity partners, why a dating site? Sure, like most people, I enjoy falling in love, being in love, having that special bond. But that has never been something that has emerged for me, from intended search. So...yeah.
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