It's that time of Year!

School has begun, businesses are roaring back into action and yes, I have turned another year older.

I am actually celebrating my birthday down south at Disneyland with my family. The lovely thing about having a laptop is that I can really work anywhere. I will work diligiently this evening to get many things done...and then it's off to Disneyland in the morning. When we get back to the hotel I will work some more -- then when we drive home (5 hours north) I will get even more done.

I really do appreciate the wireless card for my computer and the time that it affords me--spending quality time with my family and friends is what life is about! It keeps me refreshed and ready to be even more creative for the many clients that have trusted me over the years.

Two thoughts have come to me out of this weekend. They actually were great tidbits of info that came out of conversations with two of my awesome extended family members.

#1 Thought: A multimillionaire told my uncle that if he would come up with just one great thought a year that would earn him some income, you know, something that he could throw $1000 dollars at to accomplish....if he just did that same thing 10 times...he could turn that seed money collected into bigger and better things. I thought...that is an idea that I should do something about. I am an artist after all...why shouldn't I come up with something that I could create once and then create some extra money with. I am completely capable...

#2 Thought: My very talented male cousin is a dancer/teacher. He's been in commercials and danced for Ricky Martin. Needless to say, he is fun to talk to and we pontificate over the best darn subjects. We talked about being judgemental versus evaluating situations that come up in our lives. Do we evaluate the world around us or do we judge the world around us? I believe, as I have matured, that I evaluate situations. As a Christian artist, I find that many people I work with come from all different walks of life.... How could I function in love the way God asked me to if I was constantly judging people around me? That is not my function in life. I evaluate situations, pray and then obey the direction I am given. Think about it...it might change the way you think too...

I must get back to work...but I must say...its been nice pontificating to cyberspace tonight...Blessings! Trace