So I've been in Vancouver for just under a week, and one thing that is slapping me in the face is how creative everyone I meet is. People draw and blog and knit and sew. They make leather bound books, and change purses, and write music and make posters. They have ideas and inspirations and they follow through with their genius. A lot of the people that I have been meeting dont have regular 9 to 5 jobs, and they dont seem to be thinking about their future, investing their money, buying property or having the biggest and best toys. Its refreshing. Its a little scary. But they are living, creating, and engaging. They have community and seem happy.
BTW, I totally know that there are people in Calgary, all over Canada and all over the world who are creative and lovely and doing their thing. Im just pleased to be invited into these peoples lives, as they are loving and welcoming and friendly. And that is something new for me.
Lara!! I love your blog!!! I'm so glad you posted this on fb.....
ReplyDeleteI am envious of your BC adventure. Aaron and I are making a 5 year plan, and after reading this, it makes me even more excited to get out there and live my life of crafting!!! Calgary is really just NOT the craft scene that the coast seems to be, and i love all the other crazy artists I meet like myself who like you say, are getting out there and doing their thing. I hope one day I, too, will be able to take this huge leap of faith. I love you lots, miss you, and wish you the very best of luck on your adventures!!! You will always be my special spandex sleepover friend!!! xoxo