What I've been up to

Will you look at me
Originally uploaded by XO, Isabel.

I realize I've neglected my blog. I've been aware of this dilemma for quite some time. I've eluded to the fact that I don't have much to write about on the subject of infertility, conceiving, or babies in general. And, that, my friends, is because it's true. I am officially hanging up my infertile towel for now.

My life has taken a different course for the moment, and I'm following all of the signs that I'm able to read. Things are moving quickly for me, and that is just okay by me.

In the meantime, I've been putting forth an extraordinary amount of pleasurable effort into my creative outlets. I've picked up learning photography and continue to work on collages and mixed-media.

I can't describe to you the peace I get from doing these things. It keeps my mind off of otherwise unpleasant things, and I couldn't be more thankful. I feel energized, alive and seemingly more observant.

The photo I have included for this entry is my latest addition to my collection of "Creepy Dolls". She's a vintage doll from the 20's or 30's and I believe is all plastic (I haven't looked at her all that carefully). I love photographing my doll "collection". I don't pick them for being cute, I pick them for having some unique character that comes alive in the photos. I give them names (often, I just open up a baby names book and point), and I try and give them some sort of "story". I know, I know...I'm totally weird. But, it sure is fun to photograph them; creepy or not!

Comments

[carlette]

Oh Isabel, I too have a doll collection and give them names as well lol. I consider myself creative but everytime I visit your journal I am inspired to learn more. One thing I would love to learn is how to make altered books or some form of photo or scapbook journals. And thank you for the info about Flickr.