2014 VS 2019:
It’s been five years since I decided to sit down and learn how to paint flowers. Back then, I just wanted to use watercolor florals for our wedding invitation. After giving birth, I had to give up playing my violin full-time so I can focus on raising our wonderful little boy. In between his naps, I would paint, do calligraphy, and even practice, but it was the watercolors that were most convenient to do. That was it - convenience - because I can even paint while breastfeeding or baby wearing. It broke my heart to accept that I’m barely holding my violin and that performing feels like it belongs to a different lifetime. But then again, I unearthed my first ever floral study this morning. It’s really never too late to focus on something you want to do.
Hello IG friends! Long time no see! I’m now returning from a self-imposed Instagram hiatus... and I’m creating again. For the longest time, I was stuck in the dark parts of my brain and the depression and anxiety attacks were at their worst ever. It was all too tiring - pushing myself up and then spiraling down again, and I just wanted to give up. But I just had to fight, and thankfully, I’m doing so much better now. 🌷
I picked up the pen and my paintbrush again, and did my best to create. It wasn’t easy at first, just picking up where you left off. My husband bought @anneelser Anne Elser‘s Flora Guidebook for me and I’m hooked. Here is my first piece using her method. (I didn’t know that I’m supposed to study Monolinear lettering first! 😱) As some of you may know, I’ve recently celebrated my 30th year in this world. I wanted to get back to nurturing my gifts, so I’m taking part in an event where my husband and I will be playing violin duets. My dear friend, @rochellelao organized an Emotional Aromatherapy Workshop, and we will be playing music in between. Essential oils have played such a huge part on my emotional and mental well-being especially on those times when I needed a push, so I’m just very happy to collaborate with Rochelle.
The event will take place at the Kabbalah Center in Makati. Hors d’oeuvres will be served by @jertieskitchen , @healthyoven.ph , and @therealhappycowph Participants will also take home free oil blends for emotional wellness from @oleossentials 🌿
Please drop by if you are free! Registration link is on my page. I hope to see you there! 💕
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