Practically imperfect in every way. Start with a lot of silliness. Mix in some insecurities and a handful of awkwardness. Add a pound of naivety, innocence, and child-like wonderings. Blend well. Half-bake and top off with a sprinkle of imagination and dollop of dreams. It’s the recipe for me!
"Moral of the story: Do not look at the gap. The gap is the mind-killer. Remember how Wile E. Coyote never fell down until he saw the chasm? It’s just like that." --Taylor "Tei" Lindstrom, Rogue Ink
dumbass quote
"I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps. And I believe that our education like, such as South Africa, and, the Iraq, everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa, and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children."
--Caitlin Upton, Miss South Carolina Teen 2007
kids say...
Jacob: "I need to operate on my frog, but first he needs some amnesia."
The spoon is finished. Mostly. I realized on the second day that the quality of the wood wasn’t very good. I would never want to use the spoon on food, so I finished the project without doing a final sanding and oiling. This is the finished project.
Backing up a bit, this was Day 2. I didn’t make much progress.
Day 3. I decided to finish it, despite the crappy wood. I worked on the inside of the spoon and the handle.
Finished. I sanded and shaped. I left the handle rustic looking intentionally because I felt it added to its handmade charm. I’m pleased with the outcome, but will know to use a better piece of wood next time.
It’s the spark of an idea that hits me unexpectedly. It’s the silly
wonderings I have after a whirlwind of thoughts. It’s about creativity,
inspiration, and imagination. But sometimes, it’s just about eating noodles.