Journaling :: I Feel

I feel...

 

...the awesome power 

and beauty of Autumn.

...and I am grateful for

the colors of the falling leaves

the warmth of the sun on my face

and the skies that we all share.

So, if you don't get the change of season

 to autumn with its colors now,

this is for you!

Thank you for visiting!

~k

Happy It's Friday!

 Still working late but trying to take

 peaceful moments to sit quietly

and even do a little bit of layered play in my journal.

I just love to do this...

And though I am putting in the long 

September teacher-hours, 

I am so much more at ease than last year.

And the sunrises lately! Wow!

Autumn is truly coming in with all it's glory.

Yesterday the blue sky had streaks of pale pink,

then was brushed with swishes of wispy white.

This morning, fog filtered and muted the yellow 

and grays of the early morning.

Happy Friday, friends!

Do something you love,

find beauty around you,

and smile.

with love,

~k

Autumn Collage & Journaling

I love the warmth of golden autumn colors...

 

 ...and changing flowers.

Hope you enjoy some beauty in your day!

~k

Leaves, Colors, Children & Journals

Last weekend, when it was so nice outside

 I sprayed inks with my journal in the grass.

Actually, now my sidewalk is kind of colorful.

Listening to the autumn leaves...

...

How was your week?

I had my school's Open House on Thursday Night,

so it's been a full and busy week,

but good.

The anxiety I always feel inside of myself

around a lot of adults (not children!) is

different these days, so I hope I am learning and growing.

I really try hard to keep the peace within me

and

breathe.

I accept that I am shy and introverted

as I open my room and meet lots of parents .

...

I did a spontaneous writing activity

 with my 2nd graders this week,

journaling about their imaginative play...

 It warms my soul to know that children

still pretend with stuffed animals

and don't just play video games.

My students were so excited.

They thought, wrote, shared.

It makes me remember why I am a teacher.

Have a super weekend,

~k

Autumn's Coming

Some collage and journaling...

I know I haven't been around quite as much.

I think I am still trying to adjust to my new schedule.

Back to school and I'm exhausted!

It disappoints me that I am so lacking in energy

when I get home

 but I am trying to be kind to myself,

and roll with it.

So, I do bits and pieces of an art journal page...

whenever I can. Inch by inch, you know?!

Hydrangeas still amaze me.

They look gorgeous no matter the season,

changing colors

and demonstrating perseverance.

LOVE them.

Full moon's a comin' too!

Wishing you beauty in your days,

~k

So, yeah...

Lots of thoughts

lots of layers

two or three days or so

of paint and handmade stamps

and such

Sorting out some of the layers in my mind and in my heart

But then there is the peace from nature~

beautiful, beautiful hydrangeas

always in layers of color and blossom...

no matter the season

and I keep learning

'cause that's really what I like 

and I am so grateful

even for the stuff that I thought was impossible.

I see that now.

 

~k

Unfolding :: journaling

 

The first week of a new school year is over.

We have been getting to know one another,

learning about rules of respect

and what we like,

even diving into math and assessing reading levels...

 

...and it was good.

I feel differently.

This year already has the unfolding of light in it.

And I am different.

Being in the present

has a real meaning for me.

I am finding my truth

in being in the present.

It brings with it

gratitude

in what is,

 

instead of anxiety of what might come next.

~k

September

Gesso and acrylic paints, washi tape, ink stamping.

Thank you so much for your friendly well-wishes

as I go back to my classroom!

It was a good first day of second grade today.

I am tired, though.

So above is a background,

waiting for rested thoughts.

Below is a thank you gift for you!

I love these cone flowers and hope you do too!

~k

in my journal

...and softly, August faded

 and September crept in...

...and I am in my classroom tomorrow (Tuesday)

with a brand new group of second grade children.

Prayers, positive thoughts: these are in my head

and in my heart as I go forward

once again.

It was a beautiful, full summer.

I am filled with gratitude.

Peace to you this September!

~k