Meteor Showers Bring August Magic

Today is the night of the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. It's an annual event I look forward to every year. Most of the time I am the only one who is awake at that hour anyhow (curse you insomnia!) and it gives me something to look at.

Being outside in the dark and catching glimpses of bits of cosmic debris never fails to bring back that sense of childlike wonder. (Like the kind I felt watching fireworks when I was younger and before my current neighbours took the joy out of such displays.) It feels so secretive and magical. 

I've been looking forward to it all summer and with the drought our area has had I was sure that tonight would have some prime viewing, but they're calling for rain, at least clouds anyways. So I am a bit disappointed. Trying not to be... but still it's hard when you don't get what you want.

This summer has been a whirlwind.

I've created a new collection of art, I haven't posted any of it yet, but it's officially out of my head and I have put the designs onto fun things like key chains and magnets. I was given a heat press for my birthday so I was able to do it all on my own too!

I had a fantastic vendor show where I met some truly amazing artists. It was a beautiful day and gold finches were flying through the space and there was a breeze and everyone was happy and peaceful, it filled my cup, that day. I have been to the beach in between work and responsibilities. Our laundry sink backed up but we figured out how to fix it! My dad came by and helped me with some woodworking, that was such a great time. (Thanks Dad! xo) We went blueberry picking (my favourite) and I've read more books so far this year than I did all of last year!

I have another show in September that I feel prepared for, each one gets easier, baby steps! I also have one in October and November. Who would have thought that one show would lead to all this this year? It's amazing how things change.

Life sometimes can feel a bit like you're a hunk of debris, on fire, free falling from space towards an end that you have no control over. Things can get a bit overwhelming and too much. It's supposed to be summer vacation but I feel like I haven't had a minute to collect my thoughts much less actually relax. But as I look around I see plenty of other people, also falling through space, feeling much the same as I do. We're all trying to do our best and feel like we aren't but you know what?

From a different perspective, it looks awfully beautiful.