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“There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though every thing is a miracle.” - Albert Einstein

 It’s Wednesday night, and I didn’t get a chance to play!
It's the same excuse --- I was busy, the week was just hectic! I just didn't have any time!

But the beauty of it all is that come Thursday, Creative Nachos will feature talented and dedicated artists who make my Thursdays beautiful.

Creative Nachos, or Thursday Sweet Treat (TST), had been my special treat for a few years now.

And with all the craziness, the world rumored to end last Saturday –

Creative Nachos is a place where it reminds me that there is beauty in the world.

I’ve made friends through TST – friends who have helped me be a better ME.

Friends who take time to create and share instead of break one’s spirit.

I really believe that every person you encounter in life -- be it someone that made you happy or sad,
 is part of the thread that's woven together to form one special YOU.

So hug a friend you haven't talked to in a while -- just because in more ways than you know, he or she had helped mold who you are right now.

( PS: I still draw the way I was taught in Elementary school. Mountains, rice fields, coconut trees, the sun, clouds and the birds! I just love being a kid at times. No worries, no deadlines -- just LIFE! )



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  1. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Thank you for the reminder to reflect on the past, plan for the future, and enjoy the present. For today, lets just put responsibilites on hold and enjoy the beautiful day!
    Love you, Mom

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  2. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    JenJen - I love that quote by Albert Einstein! and such words of wisdom you have! I left a comment on Creative Nachos for you! and thank you for visiting my blog! I don't even have kids at home anymore and sometimes just get so busy with the everyday things that need to be taken care of.............and the creative process gets shoved aside. So glad you came to play today!

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  3. GottaLoveMomMay 27, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Thanks Mom,
    Kris - so cool being a featured artist at Creative Nachos . Great job with the Beauty in the World project!

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