On today’s “self discovery” I want to talk about doing the activities/hobbies/things that make you the most happy! Personally, I LOVE to get down and crafty!

I could honestly paint canvases ALL DAY because I just so lost in creating something beautiful and something I can be proud of after the last stroke of the brush. Painting is also incredibly relaxing because I’m not focused on everything else I have on my plate; it’s just me, myself, and a canvas. Side note: sometimes I get too distracted when I paint and “accidentally” stay up until 3:00 AM and binge on the entire first season of Scandal…oops!

Some other crafty business I get into is scrapbooking! Sometimes I feel like a middle-aged mother documenting my children’s life, but I’m not. I’m just documenting my own life. I promise that’s not as awkward as it sounds… The whole process of taking pictures and then picking out the pictures I want to use and then choosing a layout, color scheme, and stickers/stamps/embellishments gives me an art high (which I’m pretty sure is comparable to a runner’s high). Scrapbooking is just a crafty way of journaling, so this way I’m able to go back and look at all of the amazing experiences, times, and smiles I’ve had!

My challenge to you all is to go out to Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Joann’s, or your craft store of choice, buy a canvas, round up all the paint you think is pretty, sit down at home, and create something YOU think is beautiful (and watch Scandal if you so please ;))!

P.S. If you need ideas check out Pinterest!

P.P.S. WARNING: Pinterest is extremely addictive.