For my birthday, I was given a children's book. To illustrate. After DAYS of sketching and attempting to plan for this 26-pager, I have begun my project. I made the decision to use a multi-medium approach: watercolor, acryclic, collage, and stitching. Using this method, I will be layering many of the scenes I illustrate. Tonight's work is devoted ( Read more... )

Yesterday I visited my second grade teacher, Mrs. Dexheimer. I hadn't seen her, nor had I been in contact with her since I was six years old. Within a few seconds of scanning my face for familiarity she called out "Laura...Cross!!" and gave me a hug. She pulled out pictures from my class, and we talked about my going into education. I was ( Read more... )

Packing a car for a trip might well be one of my favorite things. I think I gain access to a different part of my brain that makes the process possible. The getting everything out of the apartment, making all of everything fit, and ensuring boxes won't slip and slide when taking 90 degree turns is, in a strange way, rewarding ( Read more... )

The central Illinois job hunt begins tomorrow. I have not spent more than 12 days at home since I left for school in 04, and now I'll be spending close to 4 months there. The unexpected is a funny thing.

In a few minutes I'll be taking the twins out to get their 3-month photo's taken. [They're in these adorable matching blue and white outfits with ducks on them.] My past month has been completely overtaken by these two little kidlets. Harrison and Lily occupy my time from 7 in the a.m. until their final feeding at 10:30. It makes for a long day and ( Read more... )

Someone asked what I was doing for my summer job and when I replied that I was taking care of minis in Denver, her response was "hey, marijuana is legal in Colorado ( Read more... )

I miss people. I've been a little lonesome for home lately. Home means people, but the word just encompasses all that's left behind. People I've met, familiar faces, and those who have touched my life. Places I've eaten, had great conversations, and shared moments. Things that mean the world to me and nothing to everybody else. I'm hungry for ( Read more... )

Bill Nye, the Science Guy, gets hitched ( Read more... )

Hans Rey does great work. Look at some of the original illustrations from Curious George. (Not just the monkey.)

School just isn't my thing. I think ewverybody goes through this phase at some point. I'm just looking for a dare to be great situation.

One of my friends just called me 'colorful'. In all honesty, it takes very little to make me smile. Or make me happy. Does that mean I'm easy to please? Honestly, who needs higher standards ( Read more... )