Shitsurei Shimasu or Sayonara...

So this is my last post on blogspot. My blog is officially live @ArtStar.

Its been funny the last almost 9 years here on blogspot but as Skynyrd said, "...for I must be travelin' on now, there's too many places I got to see..." As I said last week, I will continue to blog every week so if you happen upon this page and want to read more of my ramblings follow me to WordPress. That's it.

For the last time...

-Namaste

I have done it...

So I have officially moved my blog to WordPress. I don't have it live yet because I still need to tweak it and work out some bugs but this is one of my last, if not my last, post here on blogspot. I am going to continue to blog every week. So I am not going anywhere any time soon. That's all for now.

Until next week...maybe...

-Namaste

Blah

So this week I wasn't to pressed to blog. I waited until almost the last minute to even open up this app to post this blog. Anyway...I think I am going to finally transition my blogger account to a WordPress one. Haven't been feeling blogspot that last couple of months.

Until next week...maybe...

-Namaste

The Week that was…

So last week I was using the Blogger app on my phone, when it crashed on me while it was publishing my post. It kind of sucked because I had talked about me trying to transition from vegetarian to vegan.  Blah. I didn't want to go through the whole process of typing it again so I left it in limbo. I just remembered about it as I was contemplating what I wanted to post this week. I'm going to keep it short and just say that Tuesday of this week will be my 2nd week of being vegan. It's been an easy transition…just don't know yet after the third week if I am going to continue it. That's all I have for now.

Until next week…


-Namaste

No...No...It's not even finished yet...

So I am still not finished with this video. And it's such a short video...at this point, I'm wondering if I want to continuously loop it or just leave it at the time it is. (Under 1 min.)

I am also trying to figure out what kind of music I want it to have. This video is beginning to take on a life of its own. I'm not overthink it but I want to get it just right. I want to watch it and go, "OH! That's it, that's were I want to go with it..." I will hopefully finish it in the next week or so.

Also faithful few, the next time I post I will be a year older! Woohoooooo!! Capricorns RULE!!
That's it for now.

Until next week...

-Namaste

Glue... Why hast thou eludeth me??

So for the past 2 weeks, I have been trying to buy some glue. Yes I said 2 weeks and glue. I have been to stores quite a few times with the intention of buying glue only to get sidetracked. Yesterday was the craziest instance.

I went in to the store. Picked up some of the stuff I needed and started towards the aisle with the glue and said, I'll grab it on the way out... Mind you I was really tired from work and just wanted to go home. I got what I needed and left. I did not realize until I was almost home, that I forgot the GLUE!!!  That was my main reason for going. Crazy... Hashtag AmIRite? #hashtag (Lol... a little weird, dorky me thing.)

Well that's all I have for you guys this week. I just wanted to share this funny little story with you guys.

Until next week...

-Namaste

No Mistakes...No Regrets...

There are sometimes that I wish I could seize the moment and ride it to infinity.

...times I wish I could get a "do-over"

...times I wish I would have "leaped before I looked"

...times I wish I would have said "no instead of yes"

...times I wish I would have "let go instead of holding on"

But I didn't and have no regrets. Every decision that I have made in my life, I have made for a reason and I am glad that I did...

-Namaste

Kltpzyxm...

I have officially lost focus. I need to get back on track. I have things in the process of being finished...things in the process of being started and things in the process of being a process. 

I need to find something to get me out of this rut that I have been in for so long. I try to work through things but I always end up still having no real motivation. And I know it's clearly a mental thing...I can talk about it and write about it but somewhere along the exchange from my brain to my hands, it gets lost. 

Maybe this next 4 days off from work will be the refresher that I need. Who knows...I definitely need it though. 

-Namaste

A trip to the Art Store...

So today I went to the art store and I felt overwhelmed...more like a kid in a candy store a pocketful of change or in a toy store with an endless supply of money. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I had a lot of money but I found it hard to decide what to buy. I WANTED IT ALL!

There were times when I was in an aisle and I was just staring off into "artmosphere". It was just so hard to choose exactly what I wanted. I ended up getting a couple canvas panels and 6"X6" wood panels. I also picked up a couple of secret items that I can't share right now because it will spoil a surprise

Today was the first day of my long weekend and I did a little creating and also messed around a bit in photoshop. It's been a minute since I've actually used photoshop so Ive been trying to get used to using it again. Next week I will have some images to show you guys but that's all for now.

Until next week...


-Namaste

A Little Update...

I think in the coming weeks I am going to finally overhaul my blog like I mentioned a while ago. I definitely probably transition my blog from Blogspot to Wordpress.

I also will be posting more random drawings and images that I have been messing around with. I really need to get back to blogging the content the way I used to when I first started this blog. Well that's all I have for you guys this week. Just a little update.

Until next week...



-Namaste

The Weeks' Ahead...

In the coming weeks, I plan on trying to get as much writing and art done as I possibly can. I have so many ideas and thoughts locked away in my head that just seems to be going to waste.

I have so many sketches and rough drafts in various stages of completion that I need to make sure that I get them done. There is no excuse for my procrastination. I've been trying to make sure that I stay motivated and focused. I'm going to get back to working in my sketchbook everyday. I occasionally do doodles and sketches at work that I've put in my sketchbook but I don't carry my sketchbook as often as I used to do. That's going to change. Well that's it for this weekend. Not too much going on as of yet.

 Until next week...

-Namaste

New...the need to be loved and "Scoping"

So. Have you guys tried this new social site linked to Twitter? It's called Periscope. It's a pretty good social tool. It allows you to connect to others all round the world via a streaming video broadcast. I have done a few myself. (Every time I do one though, I feel like such a noob!) 

I've been finding out more and more about this site the last couple of days. One thing Periscope allows you to do is give the broadcasters ❤️. The hearts is like the same system of favoriting a tweet or "liking" a post on Facebook except that I just found out the more hearts you get the higher you rate and get featured on the front page. 

To me so far, the biggest draw is the voyeuristic nature of Periscope. You can hope around all over the world and view people's "Scopes" as they call them. It's that almost immediate connection with a total stranger which draws you in. You can also interact with the broadcasters. A lot of people also grow their list of followers by scoping everyday and often. People hold church, webinars, tutorials and they even livestream performances and shows. 

I think you guys should check it out. But be  wary, it can be quite addictive. If you follow me on Twitter, you can get notified when I do a Scope @ArtstarV9 is my Twitter handle. See you there. 

That's all for this week. Until next time...

-Namaste

Wondering...it ain't easy...

I sometimes wonder if I take the easy way out of things.

Your like, "That's a weird way to start a post..."

But follow along with me for a few...

I have been blogging for years but lately sometimes I have found myself reposting blogs/writings across services. In a way its not that strange that I would do something like that. Not everything I post here or on other sites get seen by the same audiences. So by reposting, I get it to reach a little farther.

I used the term "easy" earlier not necessarily to point out something bad but to point out that I been kind of taking shortcuts in doing certain things...in this instances blogging. I've started using the site Medium recently and as I was deciding what I was going to write next for my page on there...I was like, I'll just repost whatever I write there this week here. I noticed this made it harder for me to focus on something at least a little cohesive. What that did though was give me the topic for this post. Brainstorming and contemplating works in mysterious ways.

I glad I could have this discussion with you guys this weekend. That's all I have this weekend faithful few.

Until next week...

-Namaste

Repost...

Hello faithful few, this week I decided to share a post that I wrote in response to a post that I saw on the website Medium the early part of the week. It was the wee hours of the morning and that post touched me and I just had to respond. It was also my first article or post that I did on Medium.

I encourage you guys to poke around the site as well. Click the link and you'll be magically transported to my post and if you click under "In response to...", you'll be taken to the original article I read. Hope you enjoy.

My Article

Until next week...

-Namaste

I have decided...

So I have finally decided that starting either Monday or Wednesday, that for the rest of the month; I plan on going Vegan. I also found out the exact date that I became a Vegetarian and it was 5 years this past Thursday that I gave up meat. Wow! Crazy right?

Some of you are probably going, 5 years without even a piece of chicken?? That seems like a long time right? But as you guys know, time flies when you are having fun😊.

I wonder how devoted I can to adopting a vegan diet because I definitely know I won't be really living the lifestyle. I can't see me not buying items made with leather or animal products. I mean I'm going to do my best not to eat any dairy or eggs but as far as anything else, right now I can't wrap my mind around not having or using. That's all I have for you guys this weekend. I know these is my 3rd straight post about these topic but hopefully next weeks will be different...😉

Until next week...

-Namaste

Vegan...??

I have decided that I want to try and be vegan for a bit. Maybe a 21 or 30 day challenge.

I've been thinking about it for quite a while now. Next month will be my Vegetarian anniversary and I was thinking that I would do it then. I just have to decide if I want to start on the 1st or the middle of the month. I don't think it will be to big of a challenge though. In any event, whatever I decide to do I will share with you guys.

That's all for this week.

Until next week...

-Namaste

Repost...

This is a repost of a post that I posted on my Vegetarian blog this past week. Hope you guys enjoy.

Veganism?

It’s been a while since I wrote here…I have returned.

I have for the past few weeks contemplating a run at being vegan for a month. Just to see how I do with it…you know? I am coming up on my vegetarian anniversary and I was thinking that now would be the perfect time.

I don’t think it will be too hard. The real struggle probably be giving up cheese. One day I’m sure someone will come up with a good non-dairy cheese. Right now all the vegan cheeses I have tried, taste pretty horrible.

Well in any case, I’ll let you guys know what I decide.

That's all I have for you guys this week.

Until next week...

-Namaste

The "Author" or something like it...

I need to blog more on my other blogs. I have them right at my fingertips just like this one so there should be no excuse. I don't see a reason as to why I haven't considering all I'd have to write about are things that describe me or that I use everyday in my life.

I think going forward I think I shall endeavor to write more. Plus writing really helps me to focus and keeps the wheel turning in my mind. Write... Write...write...write...

Until next week...

-Namaste

New Stuff...

This is just a little something I have been testing out. Thought I'd share a few quick images with you guys.

Until next week...

-Namaste

Oh Happy Day...

Hey now faithful few, I hope you guys had a great week and an even amazing weekend. I finally got a day off today and I did much of nothing today.

I promise I plan on getting back on my grind soon. I have have been sketching a little so I'm staying creative even while working extremely hard. I will show you guys soon what I have been working on, so I haven't forgot about you guys. That's all I have for you guys this week.

Until next week...

-Namaste