30 August 2009

What I like to call.... The Mrs. Kearney Project (Pt. 1)

I spent this past Saturday remembering and celebrating the life of a former teacher, trusted friend, and second mother: Mrs. Robin Kearney. The pictures that I have included showcase a project that I have decided to dedicate to her memory, but were inspired by a few different sources.

Earlier this month I saw this comic:
http://www.chron.com/apps/comics/showComic.mpl?date=2009/8/3&name=Heart

and also by the art and heart of this young lady:

http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/.

Check them both out and you might understand how my mind came up with the idea of creating a life size sidewalk chalk list that reminds us how to appreciate the small joys the life gives us.

Enjoy!



I love being creative!



THE list.


The blank canvas.

The tools of the trade.

It all came together and this....

...was born!

#1 Smile at the next 3 people you see!


#2 Here have some luck! (there's a heads up penny in that circle.)

#3 Go puddle jumping the next time it rains!

#4 Wave at everyone you see today

#5 Hop on one foot for a while, then switch!

#6 Call your mom! Tell her I said, "Hi!"

#7 Look up your first best friend!

#8 Learn how to whistle!

#9 Go for a bike ride! Coast down hills. (Don't forget your helmet!)

#10 Turn off your car's A/C and radio. Roll down the windows and listen to the wind.

#11 Climb a tree. (Like this one.)

#12 Watch your favorite kid's movie. Do NOT analyze it.

#12 Catch some fireflies. Then let them GO!
#13 Stop stallin'! Tell him/her that you love him/her!

#14 Stay up late reading a book you love!

#15 Jump on your bed! (Don't forget your helmet!)

#16 Adopt a pet!

#19 Hopscotch. 'Nuff said.

#20 Go fly a kite!
#21 Forgive him, her, them, it, and YOURSELF.

#22 Hug the next person you see. (But not in a creepy way.)

#23 Go dancin'! Even if it's only in your living room.

#24 Go to the beach. Make a bonfire!
The end result? A smile on my face, one neighbor who thought I was a lil crazy, and VERY chalky jeans. :)
Parts 2 and 3 coming.
Peace,
Amanda

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