it’s my birthday!
every year on my birthday i spend some time with my journal. i had a blast doing my birthday journaling this year:
birthday creative journaling
here i am, in a party dress, CELEBRATING.
my crown says:
accept the gifts
and the 3 jeweled tips are wisdom, openness and creativity.
my hair says:
there is so much in store for you
enjoy every twist
birthday creative journaling close up
as i played around on the page i really marveled at how good this birthday feels for me. most years this has been kind of a long examination of what happened over the past year and looking forward at what i want to do with my next year as i re-commit to my creative self.
this year that doesn’t feel necessary. i wrote everything i felt over on the left: i love where i am. i love where i’m going. let’s party. that’s how my life feels right now.
i love so much about this page. i love the way it all came together and felt so good to do. it felt like a celebration. i love that the edges are kind of grungy and the bright turquoise background doesn’t cover them completely. there are rough patches and there’s no need to cover that up. they are part of the celebration too.
the last thing i added to the page was the sparklies – the stars and cat faces. i found them in my grandma’s condo when i was there last week cleaning stuff out. i remembered that years ago i sent her a card with the sparklies inside it. she’d put them all into a ziplock bag and saved them. and now they’re sitting on my art table, ready to sparklify my journal pages.
maybe it’s because i no longer have grandparents, maybe it’s because it’s just time – but for the first time i’m starting to feel like an adult. i am 36 today. (every time i try and type it comes out 26 though) it feels adult in a really good way. like i’m feeling ready to step into myself more fully.
so, i love my birthday this year. on the weekend i had a karaoke party, here i am singing up a storm:
birthday karaoke
another thing to love about my birthday is that with my interview with the creative and soul nourishing jamie ridler is being aired today!! we had a really beautiful chat about creative living that i am super happy to share with you! you can listen on her blog or subscribe to her podcast for all sorts of creative goodies.
and tonight i’m having birthday dinner at my favourite restaurant, affinity vegetarian garden in winnipeg. yum!
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Happy Birthday, Andrea. Have a wonderful day. Congratulations on the interview with Jamie.
Happy Birthday!!! I’m 36 too! And it’s such a GREAT number, isn’t it?! Cheers to you, and here’s to many more creative days ahead of you! Love your blog!
Happy Birthday, Andrea! I’m 36 right now, heading quickly to 37, but I’ve loved this year… I wish you all the pleasures possible!
oh happy happy birthday to you
cha cha cha!
Happy birthday sweet Andrea! Your creativity is a gift to the world. Thank you for your gift. Enjoy your special day! xoxo
Happy Birthday! Great way to celebrate YOU! Thanks for all the inspiration you continue to provide.
Hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag!!! (= very happy birthday! ) I send you my best wishes from Holland and I adore your blog- thank you!!
Happy Birthday. I hope your day is wonderful. I just celebrated a birthday also. I would love to do your creative offering today.
Happy Birthday to you! Sounds like you are in a wonderful place. :-)
Hey Andrea!!!
Happy, Happy Birthday!! You deserve the best day!!! I laughed when you wrote that when you type 36 it wants to come out as 26. I had the same problem in my late 30′s–I never felt the number of years that I’ve been on this earth! I still dont’ feel my “age”, whatever that’s “supposed” to feel like.
And…I guess…as you know…I could use some butt-kicking (gentle) so am interested in taking you up on your coaching offer.
Take care my friend!!
Lots of love!
C
Happy, Happy Day!!!
It is so cool that YOU are making sure that you have fun!! What an awesome idea!! Have a blast and an incredible year!
Birthday hugs,
Brenda Bliss
Have an AMAZING day, have a glorious year. I love 36. It is such a good number! Enjoy that ownership-feeling of adulthood, and thanks for all the beauty you bring into the world…
HUGS – Cyndi
Happy Birthday! And what a wonderful way to celebrate yourself. I love your journal page and the joy it/you radiate.
funny, my whole life i felt like “when i am grown up” as if i were perpetually in the cocoon stage of my life. i’ve now realized i have grown up and what i’ve always wanted to be when i became an adult: me!
lots of love and creativity on this day and the days ahead!
♥ Lis
HAPPY HAPPY Birthday! Hope it’s filled with love & creativity.
Happy Birthday! Wishing you a great big party! Wonderful journal page :)
Happy Birthday Andrea! Hope you are having a wonderful day, month, year! Love, Liz
ai happy happy birthday, beautiful Andrea:D:D:D i love you and i am so happy for you***
yeah you´re right – birthday is time to HAVE FUN AND CELEBRATE – more than examination and planning..;-) as i also used to do…
so keep singing and laughing in that karaokeeeeeee, you are glowing!
What an amazing birthday you’re having. It sounds perfect.
Enjoy the rest of it and thanks for the creative inspiration.
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO THE KINDEST LOVINGEST BRAVEST AND CREATIVIST OF WOMEN…So glad you were born Andrea xxxxx
Wishing you a wonderful birthday…and celebrating the beautiful and generous spirit that you are!! Enjoy!
Happy Birthday Andrea! Thanks for sharing your beautiful journal page and what it means to you. Inspiring!
Happy Birthday! I’m glad I caught this blog today, how beautiful:) I’ve kept a diary forever, and used to put collages in it–I’m going to have to look at your blog more when I get a chance and check out your creativity kits and such. I love the idea of artistic journaling! I think pictures are a great way to get access to the ideas and insights of one’s creative side of the brain. I just changed to keeping a private diary online, and I don’t know how i feel about it. Though I’m a faster typer, it’s very plain, and not the same as having that connection of doodles and pen on paper. I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Molli
happy, happy birthday! much love to you!
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!
Happy birthday!
Love your journal page!
Happy Birthday Andrea!
Larissa typing: happy birthday!!! im sooooo happy for you! You are a spring baby! thats soooo cute!
i wish you the best! by the way!
Jynx – kitten – typing: kmklbn nvfhm nfdsxfdgtjulk bnmjv
Luna (other cat) typing: yhjhud dxjhl;f djfckmcj 41414144r54r
Linda typing: Blessings to you bright, creative soul. You have come so far, so far to go…will love to witness that journey. Thanks for taking me with you.
P.S. Don’t you think my cats are remarkably creative? :-D
Happy B-Day Andrea!
Best wishes from America!
:)
Hi Andrea
Thanks for inviting me to your party.
You did not warn me it was formal dress. :-) That is quite the party dress you have on.
Glad you have not turned me away in my casuals. hee hee
Love you Andrea
I hope this next year is a wonderous one!!!!
Kelly
happy birtday! fallow and love your blog im an artist and you are completely inspiring .
Happy Birthday Andrea! I hope your day was filled with lots of sparklies!!! :)
Thank you for being so uplifting and inspirational! I wish many blessings and joy for you!
i love your birthday journaling SO MUCH!
it always fills my heart to the brim
to see your gorgeous figures that
you draw/paint out of your dear heart.
i will look at your interview too.
happy birthday with love!
A belated birthday gift: I mentioned your blog as one of the places that brings me happiness and inspiration. If you want to grab a slice of virtual birthday cake, come on over!
http://dandelionseedsanddreams.blogspot.com/2010/05/weekly-reflection-week-17-forgetting.html
Happy Birthday, Andrea. Thank you for sharing your love of creativity with all of us.
Happy Birthday Andrea!!! Wishing you a day filled with everything and everybody you love most, and another year in which your creative dreams come true! xoxo
thanks so much everyone!
it’s so amazing to get so much birthday love.
<3
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