Less binge watching, more productivity....

There are a lot of things that I could be doing throughout the day, yet never make time for.  Instead, I wind up on the computer, either binge watching shows or putzing around on facebook and twitter....usually both.  That has to change.

1. I need to get healthier.  The best way I know to do that is to eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, and exercise.  So, I'm going to start doing yoga every morning.  I have the 108 day yoga DVDs which are about an hour long.  I'm also going to try letting go of unhealthy sugars (fruit OK, HFCS not OK)

2. After Yoga, take a shower, and then practice the violin.  I usually practice anywhere from 1 hr to 4 hrs.  I want to play professionally, so practicing more is definitely a good thing (so long as I don't overdo it).

3. Get back into art.  I haven't drawn or painted anything in years.  I'm dying to get back into it.  I figure set aside a few hours each day, after playing the violin.

4. Write more often.  Right now, I'm only writing about 2 days a week.  I used to write constantly.  I would like to put aside a few hours minimum to work on my next novel. 

In-between all of that, I plan to take breaks and hang with my kids or cook or clean or watch something on TV.  Whatever.  I might find it easier to work on art and writing on alternate days.  Perhaps let my passions dictate what I do.  Also, sewing when possible.  I need to find time for that, too.

It's hard being a creative type.  Most people don't do much that's creative and not on a regular basis, or so I've been told.  Me?  I'm always dreaming and wanting to create something, from music to art to clothes to stories.  I love doing all of it.

Picture of Inari in my case

My daughter's cat, Inari, fell asleep in my case while I was practicing, yesterday.  She was so cute, that I left her there after I was done.

My Cats Love My Studio's Energy

This is Kitty.  She and 2 of my other cats love my studio.  They love rubbing on my violin case (as you see here), they love being in here when I play, they love to sit under my easel, and they love chilling with me.  Only Faeryn, who never leaves my daughter's room, doesn't come in.  And the dogs aren't allowed in this part of the house, but they love on me whenever I go near them, especially if I've been doing something creative.

As a Pagan and Witch, I understand how energy flows.  My girlfriend, Tiffany, told me that when I play music, draw, paint, etc, I tend to give off good energy that the cats can sense.  She believes that's why they love my studio so much.  I use it for all of that, and writing and sewing.  (those bins in the background are full of material)  Animals tend to love creative energies.

Once when I was playing my guitar, one of the cats (can't remember which one) jumped right into the case and lay down.  Too cute!