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by Janet

Inspiral Me

I’m happy to report that my inner child is still ageless.

Well, I had a little fun today, and it made me feel like a kid again!

I had some big ideas for art projects that I wanted to do, on Adobe Illustrator, and I couldn’t seem to get it together. So… I found some of those printable coloring pages that you can download and print from the internet.

This page is actually called Inspiraled and it’s by Crayola. After recreating the pattern in Illustrator, using image trace, I spent a few hours coloring it in… digitally. I added an effect once I was done, and it looks a bit like a wet stained glass window.

I guess you could call it “Colors for a Rainy Day.”

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to share. Maybe it will inspiral someone else. Ha-Ha! You never know! Next on my agenda is finishing my short story, Franky with a “Y.” I hope to be back with that soon!

In the meantime, be kind to your inner child!

When you have an ancient heart and childlike spirit you must feel deeply yet go lightly. The sea carries secrets yet still moves freely.

Victoria Erickson
by Janet

Fit Fun Facts

It’s Official.

I’m obsessed with my New Lifestyle, New Me project.

I’ve been taking walks every single day now and I’ve had no problem hitting my mark of 6,500 steps per day. In spite of the fact that it’s a little eerie out there (due to the lack of traffic and the masked men on the streets), I actually find a lot of enjoyment in walking.

I notice everything when I’m out… beautiful flowers, cool trees, and lots of sidewalk chalk. “Enjoy the Simple Things” was one of the sketched out messages I read, and then I was prompted along a pathway to skip, hopscotch, spin, and walk like a penguin. Did I do it? I’ll never tell!

Anyway, since I’m trying not to think about FOOD so much, and it’s supposed to to rain any minute now, I thought I’d check around and see what I can do at home to keep my body moving—and not spend a boatload of money.

I found this video and thought it was definitely worth a share.

I’m not so great at DIY projects, but that’s what sons are for, no? I’m going to make some calls and see if I can get one of them started on this.

That’s about all for now. Be safe and stay healthy!

Thank you for reading,
—Janet