2010 Project 365 :: Day 035

Taken @ 11:19 am EST

Have we met?

Life continues to dumbfound me. I am by no means the same person I was 8, 5, or 3 years ago. Just the past year has been an immense period of growth for me. I barely recognize myself in the mirror. My skin is clear, my eyes sparkle again, my body is more toned each week … my soul sings again.

Why? A collection of things, I’m sure: falling in love with my husband all over again; becoming more comfortable in my own skin; going off my psychological medication; simplifying my skin care routine; eating more whole foods; maintaining an exercise & yoga routine; buying a wardrobe that actually fits; watching less TV; reading less mass media/celebrity BS; spending more time with my mum; writing my first non-fiction book; taking more photos; growing more comfortable with my father’s death; practicing patience; … and most recently … returning to singing.

It’s pretty well known that I’m a creative addict: writing, photography, sewing, knitting, modeling, painting, cooking, baking … I dabble in it all. I plan on taking my first ceramics class this year too – see, I’m a glutton for punishment too (or maybe just mental clutter).

Before I wanted to be an actor (age 12). Before I wanted to be an architect (age 8). Before I wanted to be a writer (age 6). Before I learned how to read or write (age 3-4). Before all that, I sang. All of my creative pursuits are a great example of how emotionally-intense my soul is. Everything I do is just another way to express my internal passion, curiosity, hurt, and happiness. Singing was the start of it all.

I sing in the car, I sing in the shower – I’m singing right now while I write this! Maybe one day I’ll go to a karaoke bar & let loose. Maybe one day I’ll make my own album. The future continues to surprise me.

[Image taken by Victoria Klein]