I moved to Angelino Heights on a whim - the off chance that everything might just work out. I didn't make enough money, had no assurance love was a sure thing, the state of the economy might never support launching this new design idea I had, but I did it anyway, and for that I am a better and more blissful human. The setting is perfect: a loft studio tucked away on an historic lane of Victorian Era houses with views of the downtown skyline. It doesn't get any better than this - at least for now, in my world. I am a city girl at heart and have no shame when I say "I Love L.A."
Beyond designing, here in my mineral forest writing is the means of expression for this creative outlet. I recently discovered that I love writing in the virtual world, exposed , yet still behind a protective shield otherwise known as the computer screen. In my journal writing, totally uninhibited, I scribble my thoughts, knowing I am protected from criticism. No editing involved. But there is only so far mere satisfaction of unleashing pent up emotions can take you. Upon returning from a trip to China last year, the letter that I wrote with my personal experience was used in a newsletter to promote the trip and my deepest and most sacred thoughts were shared with the public and somehow, I liked it. I wasn't afraid. All of the sudden, I felt if only for a fleeting moment, what it must feel like to have people you don't know read your words and be inspired. So I'm gonna take a stab at it and see how it goes.
