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The Zentangle® Method, created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, is an easy to learn, fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Making more vacation space

Several inches of rain fell here in Chapel Hill this week and renewed us. Still adjusting to the end of vacation, I decided to focus on creating vacation-like energy as I went about my appointments and obligations. I happened to think: What if I could recreate the feel of vacation here at home? This felt like more than just "stay-cation" stuff. I wanted to really re-capture the energy of newness, exploration, beauty, choice by seeing things with fresh eyes. On vacation, we knew that our time was limited, so we didn't dawdle or putz. (I'm a putzer par excellence.) Lots of serendipity came about, including this quote: "Create a life you won't need a vacation from." I needed to remember the things that were energizing about vacation, especially places, and try to find similar ones here. I'm a beginner, and know that I want to continue on this path. 

Here's what happened in my 3.5 inch square journal:






These two pages were soaked with an ink spill. I like how it worked out.





I saw this phrase on a bumper sticker this morning.

Wishing you "bonnes vacances" wherever you are!


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