my latest ATCs

It's been a busy time at work and my work schedule has changed, adding on 6-7 extra closing shifts per month.  In my younger days that would have not been a problem for me.  My energy level was way up there. I burn out more easily and waste my only day off resting up for the long weekend ahead.   But in my heart of hearts I know what I would rather be doing.  But hey, what I do pays the bills.  I'm just so glad that I have Jenn, Jessica, and Cam at work.  They share the same love I have...creating.  Jenn studied art in college, Jessica loves to draw and Cam takes some pretty awesome photos.  Jenn keeps me motivated, we often create ATC challenges and swap between the two of us.  Jessica wants to create a book for kids using her fruit drawings...they're pretty cute. Jessica also dabbles in photography, but I don't think she knows yet that she has an eye for seeing things that are just waiting for her to capture them on those digital magical little pixels.   Cam, who just happens to work in our 1 hour photo department, takes some real awesome outdoor photos.  At our little art gallery at work, I got just a glimpse of some of  the creative spirit that inspires my co-workers.  But I must give out a Big Thank You to Jenn for lighting that flame in those that wanted to share their work.  I think sometimes that we forget that we are more than our job when in clock in.  We are inspiration waiting for creation.   So, even with my icky work schedule,  I will continue my year of living artfully, of crafting, of sharing and gifting.   I choose this aspiration with joy my heart.  There is always time for JOY!