This could not come at a better time for me.
Today marks the beginning of Jamie Ridler's Next Chapter series of Wreck This Journal!
Today marks the beginning of Jamie Ridler's Next Chapter series of Wreck This Journal!
I am in the midst of the most stressful time of year, which is accompanied by a lot of work, a lot of pressure, a myriad commitments and responsibilities. This year is worse because I am also the head of the department which brings with it a whole other set of headaches. :)
What could be the most perfect antidote to all this but scribbling, crumpling, painting outside the lines? What could be more liberating than working outside the rules of how I have been raised, to be methodical, consistent, organized, conscientious, and neat?
That will go out the window with Wreck This Journal! And I for one cannot wait! Here will be one place where perfect does not exist. Where right is everything. And where fun is the objective!
And the even most delicious part?
I get to share this journey with a community of the the most amazing women (are there any men on this journey?) from all over the world. A warmer, more understanding, supportive, encouraging group of people than one can ever hope for. I get to share this liberating experience with them. How awesome is that?
How awesome is that?
42 comments:
It's SUPER AWESOME!!!!!
Here's to rebellion!!!
I agree...SUPER AWESOME....
Here's to casting off our chains....
:)
Have much fun and release wrecking stuff !
Awesome indeed-ee-o!
I just saw your tarot deck and i love it! Amazing! Great job! Well done!
Yay!!! I'm getting this total impression of you being a big delinquent at the end of the school year, singing School's Out for Summer and setting the journal on fire in the bathroom.
You rock it, Genie!
Yay! You're right, the fact that we are in this together will make it easier! And fun!
I am a little at a loss with what to do with my Wreck This Journal, so I am really looking forward to seeing what everyone does with it. I convinced my off line best buddy to join up, too.
Very!
*Paula runs across the classroom and hugs genie*
It is delicious isn't it? Great word to use with this adventure!!!
The Blondie remix of Tide is High isn't too bad.
Woo-hoo! Let the wrecking begin!
This is going to be soooo much fun!!!Wreck on!
Sounds like you're going to have great fun - I'm going to see what it's all about :-)
It will be wicked awesome! I love this book.
You are so creative and fun. This shall be such a great adventure. Glad I get to be a part of it:)
I couldn't agree with you more Genie. June is a frustrating, challenging, tiring end of the school year. Wreck this Journal couldn't come at a better time. I've report cards to do so something that makes me do crazy things sounds wonderful.
Loved your post - especially the fingerpainting!
Fun is great term to explain this book.
Haven't real did much. Shame on me.
Coffee is on.
I like the camaraderie between everyone. It makes the process even better!
WRECK WRECK WRECK WRECK!!!
(chanting) :D
So fun to be back with TNC and wrecking with everyone!!
lots of miracles to you!
k-
This is going to be a great adventure! Glad to be sharing it with you and all of these other amazing people.
A great attitude to share!
I adore that photo - so perfect.
This experience really does feel like a gift already; I've got a new spring in my step! This definitely sounds like what you need to combat work stress and remember you are more than the sum of your stacks of paperwork!
Looking forward to it, too! YOur picture makes me EXCITED!
I am love your blog. It captures so much of what I'm feeling as well! I am thrilled we get to wreck together. I think it's a project we all need right about now. The timing is just right!
I definitely didn't mean to wreck my comment :) -- oops! I *love* your blog.
after reading this, i went over and signed up and sent for the book!! can't wait--it's just what I need right now!
xoxoxo
TOTALLY super awesome!
Let's Rock!!
Have a awesome time wrecking the journal, Genie! :)
Hi Genie- Glad u stopped by my blog! I can't wait to WRECK with you. Love the photo for this post! Color and excitement and messiness!
IT IS AWESOME! I'm so excited to get started myself, and see what everyone else gets up to. Happy journalling! :)
It is a wonderful adventure indeed! Thank you for stopping by the happyluau to visit me, too, Genie. Peace and blessings, Olivia
pretty awesome that we are joined by "wrecking"! looking forward to hearing all about your travels! ciao!
This is what I've been doing for over a year with my quirky doodle drawings. Wrecking the rules. Just painting what and how I feel with no worrying about rules, and it has been so liberating. I have gained in confidence and am not nearly as uptight in my art as I used to be. Everything doesn't HAVE to be perfect and it is so much more fun this way.
Have fun with it! :)
This wrecking can get addictive...
I really think that "Wreck This Journal" should be required reading (is that the right word?) for every adult. We need to let our inner child play more often!
I always wanted to be part of a reading group, and even though I still want to be in one, the idea of a "wrecking group" seems more exciting at the moment!
can't wait to see how you "wreck" :)
Here we go again!
Can't wait!
So lovely to see you again here!
hope that all is well with you and yes, it's time to WRECK the journal, though i am not sure about tongue art to be honest!
Nothing like a little wrecked abandon to bring out the fun in those little black books. Here's to a lot of fun as we wreck those journals!
Very awesome. I'm glad we are all wrecking together.
a perfect book for your saucy rebellion. Can't wait to see what you show and tell.
I agree this is going to be fun wrecking this together!
Oooh! I absolutely love this part:
where perfect does not exist. Where right is everything. And where fun is the objective!
I want to put those words in a frame and hang them on my wall! Thank you!
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