Today's quote.

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

Things I am doing!

Well, today I am baking and I am feeling the need to create in my journal...I haven't had time to do much in it in the last week.
Maybe I will get into it later.  Tomorrow is Crazy Sox Class day at the North Richmond Community Centre.  Can't wait!! I really love Wednesdays!!

Quote for today!

Lying in bed would be an altogether perfect and supreme experience if only one had a colored pencil long enough to draw on the ceiling.
Gilbert K. Chesterton

Classes!

Classes will reopen on the 1st May, 2013!!  Come along and have fun.  I have kits available for purchase and they have all the basics to start your creative journey.
You don't need to be artistic and you don't need to be a brilliant writer.  It is all about being you and expressing yourself.
Classes are from 10am -12noon and the cost is $30.  Bring along a friend!! Make new friends!!
Remember, it is not about the destination it is all about the journey. See you there.
Please contact me,  Julie on 0418 711 517.

Favourite Quote!

"One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is to not give people permission to make your world small"....Julie Larpent.

Not long now!!!!

Only a few days before classes begin.  Come and join the fun and learn to create!!! I have been getting my kits ready for people to purchase.  I just love being creative, it feeds the soul!!  x

Come and join the classes!!!

I have got some awesome little kits ready for purchase with all the essentials to start journaling!!!
These kits are $20 each!! Photos will follow soon! Don't forget if you are into creating and having lots of fun, book your spot in the class.

 Classes are starting on the 3rd April!!! They are in the Meeting Room at the North Richmond Community Centre, William Street, North Richmond. Bookings are essential! $30 for 2 hour lesson.

Starting on the 3rd April!!!

Classes are starting on the 3rd April, 2013.  They will be held in "The Meeting Room" at the North Richmond Community Centre, 33 William Street, North Richmond.  Classes are 10am to 12noon.

$30 for 2 hour lesson.  There are starter kits available for $20 a kit.  These include all the essentials you will need to start your creative journal.  Bookings are essential.  Limited numbers.

Come and create, have some fun and meet new people! 

Quote for today!

If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you : I came to live out loud.  Emile Zola

I have news!!!!!

It's official!!!  I have news!!!  I am starting Creative Journaling classes very soon!!!

YAY!!!  I am very excited about the whole thing!  So, the classes will be held on a Wednesday and they will be in the North Richmond Community Centre, North Richmond, NSW.  These details will be finalized very soon, so keep checking in at the Crazy Sox Blog.

"Flossie and Me"

My best friend in the whole world is an amazing artist.  She was the ripe old age of 4 years old when I met her.  I was 16.  We hit it off straight away, and from that day on she has been the most wonderful friend and confidant one could ever wish to have.  I love her dearly.

For the sake of this story (which is true by the way) I will call her "Flossie".  When Flossie was a teenager, she was very troubled.  There were many times that Flossie would stay with me and my young family and we would have lots of wonderful times.  There were also many trying times because Flossie was troubled, so we would have lots of deep and meaningful conversations and lots crying and hugging went on.

One day in the midst of all this, I said to Flossie......"When you feel down and troubled and lonely, write you feelings in a book or on a piece of paper.  It doesn't matter if you keep it hidden somewhere or just throw it out.....the fact is, if you write it down, you get it out of your head just a little.  Then it lightens the load and you will feel that little bit better for it."

Well, that all happened a few too many years ago than I care to remember.  Flossie and I are still very  close and she has a beautiful family of her own now.  Over the years, I have had my fair share of challenging times to say the least and as always Flossie was there with me....listening to me and holding my hand.  We have cried many tears together and been there for each other always.

On one occasion, she reminded me of what I had said to her all those years ago.  From that day I have kept a journal....well actually many journals.  I have a couple that are pretty scary for the dark times and lots more for happy thoughts and some for the crazy adventures I seem to find myself on.

I absolutely love my journals and wouldn't part with them for anything.

It is fun looking back at them also.

The best thing is, I have finally stopped being really 'precious' about my journals and I am not afraid to make mistakes or make a mess.  Because after all, they are my journals and it doesn't matter if they are messy or real or scary.  They are unique to me.

They are the best and the cheapest therapy I know!

Today's Quote

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
― Scott Adams

Today's Quote

“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up” – Pablo Picasso

Love this!!!

Creativity is contagious:  Pass it on.......Albert Einstein.

Welcome!

Welcome to Crazy Sox Creative Journaling....this is where free artistic expression is encouraged and loved.  

Coming up is some exciting news!!!   Please be patient while the details are finalized,  but it is going to be creative, fun, good for the soul!!

So here is a photo of one of my old friends to tide you over until the news is out......see you soon!! xx