I needed a photo to go with my Art Saves story for crescendoh.com. I thought it was time to take a photo showing my teeth! Many of you who have been following me know that I've needed some major dental work. If you look back on my self portraits, you see only a cheshire cat grin. I'm so happy that I can flash my teeth and feel good about it! I'm not out of the woods, yet, as I do need lots of expensive and yes, painful surgery. The good news is that I've come a LOOOONG way and I'm feeling great about my smile. I want to thank all of the participants of my True North Arts online workshops in the last year - your participation helped to fund my work. I am so, so grateful.
I decided today would be a good day to snap this photo. (Thanks to iMac's photo booth.) I had a great day. I shared my experiences with journal-keeping in a presentation at work. It is part of our Friday Lenten Lunch Series. I created a mini-retreat experience that really took us out of our work environment to relax and rejuvenate. I talked about how the journal bridges our active busy minds with our reflective soulful minds. The sharing at the end of the presentation was my favorite part - I loved the questions and comments. Later in the day one woman e-mailed to thank me and to say that she is going to start keeping a journal. Yah!
Earlier in the week Leah at Creative Every Day interviewed me and posted it on her blog. We shared a lovely chat about collage and storytelling. I was so energized after we recorded the conversation. I'm so touched by the comments that people left. If you haven't heard the interview do swing by, HERE. I'm also giving away a spot in my Storytelling + Collage online workshop and you can enter into the giveaway at Creative Every Day. The deadline to enter is this Sunday.
What are your happy stories from this week?
Be sure to check out Jamie Ridler's happiness circle.
beautiful smile! wonderful to hear how your inspiration goes on and on. off to check out the links you provided. happy weekend! ciao!
Posted by: Nadia | March 19, 2010 at 05:53 PM
What a happy smile! You look lovely! Congrats on all the good things that are happening!
Posted by: Gina | March 19, 2010 at 06:30 PM
Beautiful smile. Congratulations on all of the wonderful things that are happening. I keep reading very positive comments on your on-line courses. I know that must make you very happy.
Posted by: Ginny | March 19, 2010 at 07:24 PM
Kathryn, you look beautiful. Thanks for sharing your stories and your energy with us.
Posted by: Maria Rubio | March 19, 2010 at 08:49 PM
What a sweet smile! It sounds like lots of wonderful things are happening for you... BRAVO!!!!
Posted by: Lisa | March 20, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Oh Kathryn, your smile is so cute! I used to never smile with teeth until I got some dental work done and now it's actually a challenge to smile with teeth having been so used to only lips all my life - it's really weird! I heard the podcast as well and it was fabulous, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: linda | March 20, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Keep smiling!!!
My Happy Story for this week is that I am ALMOST done with Week #6 of your Vision Journaling Workshop!!!
Finally!!!!
Posted by: pamq | March 22, 2010 at 12:55 AM
I love this picture of you! And I loved taking the story collage workshop; enjoyed the celebration conference call, too. Would not have met you if it hadn't been for Jamie's book groups - so lots to be thankful for! Have a great week!
Posted by: becky nielsen | March 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM
You look radiant Kathryn! I'm so proud of you as I know this story well. You have grown in immeasurable ways over the past two years. I am so grateful to have you in my circle of light.
blessings,
Laura
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | March 25, 2010 at 06:41 PM
Wow Kathryn ,
that's indeed a big smile !! :)
Seeing you with a smile makes you look ten years younger !
greetings from belgium
Inge
Posted by: inge | April 05, 2010 at 03:06 AM