Food

Food is not fattening, is not slimming, it is just food and neutral. So I eat it with joy knowing it is there to enjoy and to nourish me :)
I have had different things to learn about eating, of which this is the latest. I am not sure how to get over all the intolerance's I have, but I think the above statement will be a great help in staying focused on what I want. I genuinely believe food is neutral, and it is our thoughts about what we are eating, through past association, that brings us to a place of resistance and grief. Overcoming that resistance is the key to anything in life, but starting one subject at a time is where I have to go to get started on this path.

Artistic

My definition of Artistic: Pursuing something, anything, with love, joy, and creative inspiration. This may include formulaic creation as long as it is within the person's creative capabilities. If the person is a wonderful, creative artist, pushing the boundaries of their craft and they choose a work of lesser personal esteem to sell for monetary sake only. They have defiled themselves, sold out, and stopped being an artist or artistic. Just my opinion.

Videos

Hey,
 I've been making videos lately on youtube. I am really enjoying the learning process. You see I had never made a video before, so each video I make is a new experience. I am getting a little better each time I make one. I am also enjoying the process of learning something new. I try to do something new each time I make a new video. I've learned to respond to comments, edit videos, lighting, uploading, friend request, etc. So much to learn.
 I have also noticed that making the videos cheers up my mood. I get happy within the first ten minutes of creating one. I never expected that and think it is a great advantage.
 The videos are general life experiences. Just sharing myself, things that happen to me. My hair is long and I show it in videos. I have also learned how to edit pictures together, so I can scan in artwork and feature it in a video with music. I really like to do that.
 If you are interested in checking out what I have been learning... here is a link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/sharondipity1313?feature=mhsn

Let me know what you think... feedback can help me learn and get better as I keep doing them.

Zodiac Sign Change?

This isn't the newest news but its new to me. My sign may not be the one I've always thought it was. I do like to read about astrology and the signs and had never heard about a 13th sign. The constallation Ophiuchus, the sun passes through it from Nov 29 through Dec 17. Now I have a new sign to discover that seems to describe my qualities a bit better than Sagittarius ever did. Honestly, Sagittarius always confused me and made me feel uncomfortable. It never fit the real diversity that I felt within. Ophiuchus description is much closer to a real description of who I have discovered myself to be. Interesting.


The Qualities of Ophiuchus are:

interpreter of dreams, vivid premonitions,

attracts good luck and fruitful blessings,

serpent holder, lofty ideals,

a seeker of peace and harmony,

doctor of medicine or science, natural-pathic,

adds, increases, joins, or gathers together

poetical, inventive nature, expanding qualities,

seeks higher education and wisdom,

overseer, supervisor of work,

fame - either grand, or completely misunderstood,

longevity, aspirations of healing the ills of man,

architect, builder, reaches for the stars, figuratively and literally,

tax assessor, or levys taxes,

astrological talents, intuitive,

large family indicated, but apt to be separated from them when young,

the number twelve holds great significance, 

foresight and good fortune to benefit from hard times,

has secret enemies in family or close associations,

many jealous of this subject,

notable father, apple of father's eye when young,

high position in life expected [depending on aspects] highest fame and legend comes after death

feelings of granular, wise, genius mentality,

likes to wear clothing of vibrant colors, and plaids in particular,

receives the favor of those in authority.

Also, due to the earth's wobble, Your sign may not be the one originally described when the signs were originally established. Here is a possible correction for the dates. See if this describes your qualities with more accuracy.

New Zodiac Dates:
Here's your new sign below:
Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16-March 11
Pisces: March 11-April 18
Aries: April 18-May 13
Taurus: May 13-June 21
Gemini: June 21-July 20
Cancer: July 20-Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10-Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16-Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23-Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29-Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20

Who Am I?

  I am an artist, but live in the real world. Working for a living and not starving is important. My life is pretty quiet, but I like it. I meditate, read, learn anything I can like a sponge. I am a little recluse and enjoy it for the most part. I have existed for what feels like a thousand years, and I am still here. I love discovery of the new and unusual and usually find it everywhere. Sometimes, I need dynamite to get me off the couch, but dynamite happens. Other times I can be found, going everywhere and nowhere at the same time, and not stopping to sleep. When I finally stop... its time to sleep. Its all good and it is who I am. A bit of a contradiction, but who isn't. Smart, cute, whitty. I give and receive lots of attention and affection with friends. I am patient and love patient people. I have diverse taste in the world... love variety in all things, even work. I am a realist with a flair for extreme creativity (As seen in my art). I think a lot, and live in my mind alot... explains the times when I am quiet. Breaking into my world takes patience, persistance, and a little push. Being my friend is your choice of challenge, and well worth it. I may seem distant on the surface sometimes, but deep inside is a center core of pure love. I love being me, its all good.

My Art

Hey,
I've made a couple of videos featuring my art. I couldn't decide on a song, so there are two versions of them with the same art but with different songs. They are both fun to watch, one just features the pieces a little longer to keep in time with the song. I hope you enjoy them.
http://www.youtube.com/user/sharondipity1313?feature=mhum#p/u/7/1nqXXDPrfn8
http://www.youtube.com/user/sharondipity1313?feature=mhum#p/u/8/J6IOohACt_U
Sharon

My Long Hair

  I've been making vlogs for fun lately and this last one is just about my hair. I've been learning the video making process as I go. Teaching myself how to edit and how to talk to the camera. I'm trying to get over a great deal of shyness, and I think I may have found a way to do that with these videos.
http://www.youtube.com/user/sharondipity1313?feature=mhum
You tell me what I can do to improve the video.. and yes I already know I need a better camera.
Thanks,
Sharon

Car parts strapped to a car

  Yes, I had an accident in my car about a month ago. With all the traffic in the Wal-Mart parking lot.. it was a little difficult to avoid. Anyway, I have finally gotten up the courage to repair the car. The insurance backed out of assisting me in any way with the cost, even though it was a no fault accident. No tickets were issued and nobody disobeyed any rules... it just happened. So the cost is coming out of my pocket... the need for courage.
  The fellow that sold me the car is a mechanic and body man. Well he was more than willing to assist me with the repairs... yay!! Yesterday he went to several junk yards and found an entire front end for a car a year older than my car. Looks a little different but at least no damage. He was going to pick up a pickup truck from his brother, but that fell through when he had to find another junk yard in the opposite direction. The junk yard he was going to, sold the front end he was coming to get. So change of plans, and no truck to pick up an entire front end... bumper, fenders, hood, etc.. So what he did was funny and odd... he strapped all the parts onto the roof and into the trunk of his car. I laughed so hard when I saw his car with my hood strapped to the roof of his car and the trunk had parts popping out of it everywhere. I wish I had thought to take pictures.
  Right now the parts are in my tiny apt.. I am looking at the hood in my dining area and the bumper is leaning against the TV. I did take a video of it and post it on youtube. Sometimes my life gets pretty ridiculous and kinda funny.
  He called a little while ago, he just woke up and will be over after a few cups of coffee. This will be an all day project I suppose. Lots of parts. Anyway, when I get up to go to work tonight it should be finished if everything goes well. I will dub my new car, Frankencar for the time being, until I get it painted. At least it won't look like it was on the loosing side of a fight anymore.

Clouds (My first ever blog)

   Today is rainy. I like it when it is cloudy. The way I see it, clouds are the way God decorates the sky for us. It is something for the sun to reflect on and to give the sky some contrast. The air currents in the clouds provide them with wonderful patterns. The clouds break up sunlight in the setting times so wonderfully. I find the sky so beautiful and compelling during these times. Although, it is always a beautiful sky when the clouds are loose and fluffy and full of patterns.
  I took a few photos of the morning sky today. I do this often and post the pics on facebook. I am thinking of  make a video for my youtube account also. As an artist, I find myself wanting to share all the wonderful beauty that I see in the world. I am learning just how to do that, a little at a time.
  Everyone can take a few minutes to just look up and see the beauty in the sky. It is an awesome thing.
Have a great day