When It Rains....

     Whenever a new project big or small lands on my lap, I always get excited. =-) This is even if I at times am already swamped. I just feel so honored and privileged to be trusted to do the job especially when it is something I love to do. We have been experiencing a lot of rainy weather in Manila lately. In my past entries though I have explained how I love the rain. So I have been busy….happy busy….

     I began this week with a little project with the kids. I bought this cute book at Powerbooks. 

      I figured it is something we can do together and bring us together amidst the 'usually' chaotic, almost over-dramatized every day. It has worked. Here is one of my entries....

     I love drawing food but not as much as eating it. Kids are shy to have their drawings posted here. I will try to sneak out some soon.

     I am thankful that one of my projects is winding down. A 29 square meter challenge. I like how it is turning out. I also love that it is located just across the street from my Manila office.

    

     Then of course I have school and my plates.... I am enjoying the two subjects I am taking now; Professional Ethics and Trends in Interior Design. I have gotten slow in drafting and drawing though. No, I cannot blame this on the epidural but I still manage.

      Then of course I have two writing assignments and shoots both due by next week for Goodhousekeeping and Real Living. =-) Thank, God for this little gadget. I can write anywhere.

      But...not to be beaten is Yellow who insisted on having her room re-painted in the middle of the first semester. Grrr! I just couldn't refuse her. So all her stuff are in my room including her, my happy camper.

      Stay tuned and see how it turns out...

     It may be raining outside but the world is raining its love and 'trust' on me...and when it rains, it pours. =-)

Endings are Beginnings

     One of my most vivid memories from childhood was looking out my big capiz bedroom window, watching the rain with crayons strewn on the floor and I would just draw the day away. This was the usual rainy day scenario of my youth. I always felt so renewed and content doing this. Up to this day, the rain continues to inspire me.

my rainy day collage

     For me inspiration is God's way of whispering miracles in our hearts. 
    The same feeling of the rainy day scenario happened to me for several Saturdays during my collage making class under New York-trained artist and my good friend, Toots Magsino.

     To me it did not only inspire my classmates and I to come up with collage after beautiful collage but it also inspired many things like a bond between Toots, my classmates and me that is just precious. I think I have written this before in my previous entries. I did not know art can be one of the easiest way to connect with people.

     Last Saturday was our 'graduation'  day but already Teacher Toots has another set of classes up her sleeve which my classmates and I are eager to be part of.
     I want to say I already know the basics of the fine art of collage making. It is something I totally love now. This new found love came wrapped in a pretty package of new friendships.  The course's 'giftedness' has Toots at its helm. She was more than a teacher but a friend leading a friend. Each of us had a unique experience of the class because Toots taught from her heart. A heart to which God whispers many inspired miracles. =-)

ruby's super pretty fabric collage

great work and sticking skills by therese

     So the next time I have a rainy day to spend at home. you know what I will be doing....

my fabric collage

     Here are some pics from our graduation....

     I just love our 'diploma'.

     Till next time, guys!

Toots also is a volunteer/teacher at Carewell.

Read more about our collage making class here.