Artist in the Blue Chair

Two days in a row! Not bad... I thought maybe it would be important to clarify that you should not expect yourself to perform at 100% every single morning. It is important to listen to your body. Some days you may not feel like doing a workout and you may want to take it a little more easy. I didn't have the best sleep last night and I woke up with a warning headache. I do get migraines so when I have the beginning of a headache, I throw back some Advil and try to stay relaxed. Making the bed is essential because I don't like to be guilted by laziness at the end of the day. Our home actually came with a sauna (a very happy surprise), so Nigel and I hopped in there to start our day. Plus, a sauna mixed with a couple Advil tends to kick some serious headache behind. Then, we have the hearty breakfast with vitamins. I don't usually take vitamins but we are both on our guard with the spread of COVID-19. There are a few factors inspiring my current work. I was lucky e...

Hello again! It has been a while... and many things have happened. My fiancé and I bought a house, I finished my third degree, and... seems an epidemic has taken hold of our world. It is an extremely surreal and scary time we are living in. Some days are harder than others, and while we are all hopefully practicing strong social distancing, self isolation, and washing those hands, it is important to stay positive and live our lives to the fullest. I'm no expert, but what keeps me from curling up in a ball for the entire day is starting my morning off with exercise and a hearty breakfast. Starting my morning off right sets a momentum for the rest of the day and so far it has really been working for me. I'm back in the studio and trying to make the most of my time at home. Also... time allows the appreciation for things that may usually go unnoticed during the normal hustle and busy bustle. For example, I noticed the ambiance created by the morning light through the c...