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I spent 3 days not blogging. This was one in support of the Internet blackout day to raise awareness of PIPA & SOPA, and the other 2 days I just forgot.

So here are 3 thoughts & photos to mind the gap.

Important things to remember.

1 - Art and expression are essential, important and fill our souls. We think sometimes they are expendable luxuries, but they are the parts of life that add magic, hope and spark to our lives. Husband brings art into my life. First he takes me to LACMA, then he gets me a surprise toy balloon animal, and it ends up being A BLUE DOG!!!! It's just like my favorite LACMA art piece. I keep it at work. It makes me happy because it reminds me there is a blue dog out there in the LACMA museum space, being admired, adored and happy in a space filled with art. Completely impractical, which is why it's so important to remember.

2 - The obstacle is the path. It's been a challenging week, but I felt like I conquered. My boss took another job, and I took lead/manager position over my department. First time ever I've been in charge of people officially. Actually that's not true. I was a camp counsellor and Resident Advisor. Although this feels very different. At first it was a lot of anxiousness. Then I started thinking and working stuff out. Then I got into a groove and feel like I'm coming into my own. Basically the philosophy I'm following is from Judy Garland "Always be a first rate version of yourself instead of a second rate version of someone else". Basically through it all, I did it. It was rough and tough, but I handled and brought it. Gotta keep the confidence and faith in yourself. I didn't have it in the beginning, but I've had amazing support from family, friends and coworkers. I need to keep that in mind. To remember and honor people first, and keep a healthy balance in everything. I feel like I'm growing, even if it feels like growing pains.

3 - Origami bunny. Yup. They're cute and I made one.

The end.