onward

Bedside, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Life plods ever onward. Last week, I decided to use up the rest of an Amazon gift card on a decent fountain pen. Neil Gaiman had recommended the Lamy Safari on his Tumblr bog, saying it was a good pen but reasonably priced. He was, of course, correct. I bought the pen and some violet ink refills, picked up an inexpensive faux-leather notebook at the drugstore, and started a new paper journal. It's amazing what comes out when you have the freedom of not writing for anyone but yourself; I had forgotten the nearly lost art of journaling, and it's been refreshingly liberating. I find myself looking forward to just writing whatever comes into my mind, not worrying about structure or storyline or even complete sentences. I love the pen, and I've always favored ink in shades of purple. It makes me feel more creative than blue or black.

( Some pictures of where I've been roaming recently )

Next week, I'm planning to go to NYC to take my cousin grrlfriday's workshop on Social Media & Social Justice. It should be fun and interesting, and my first time in Brooklyn. I can't believe how cheap the bus to NY is! $38 round trip. That's less than gas & tolls to drive there.

I'm looking forward to a change in scenery, and to hanging out with my fabulous cousin and some of her fabulous friends. It's nice to have something to look forward to.