Journal 52, week 7: when I grow up

This week's prompt provided by Chelle at Journal 52 is "when I grow up."  Since I've already been a metrologist (a person who studies infinitely small numbers into the light band spectrum), a statistician, an engineer (not the kind that drives the train, though), a student, and a human factors consultant, my dream job and dream life for when I grow up is quite clear, at least in my mind.

Everything I used in this collage came from my overcrowded scrap bin, with the exception of the ribbon and the printer paper.  I decided on white paper because it matched the little girl's outfit.

Here I show I want to sing at the top of my voice, love and be loved.

This represents both my days as a consultant, and my new life centered around mixed media art.  I made this ATC sized piece from various papers, a dictionary definition, and scraps I put together.  The "7" represents the 7th prompt.

I also want to make art from the heART, something important to me now.  Of course, I want to teach as I learn, too. 

Last Friday I started my annual book I make during the NBA All-Stars weekend.   I had several of these hearts and one crown left over.  I thought they were quite appropriate to show how much heART I'm capable of.

This shows I want to afford others the opportunities I've been given, which goes hand in hand with my desire to give back more than I receive.

Of course, it all centers around the coffee I drink all day and all night.

And in case you can't read what I wrote:

When I grow up, I want

to give more than I receive,

afford others the same
opportunities I’ve had,

love and be loved,

sing at the top of my lungs,

consult,   teach,

make great art from the heART,

and drink lots of creamy coffee.

What I left out was the fact that I feel I am living that life right now, at least for the most part.  I feel I receive far more than I give, the only part I need to work on.

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