AshleyShea

On Gather I blog and post photos. My favorite topics to post about are spirituality, health and wellness, art, photography, and things that happen during the day that make me think.

You can also find out more about me at my Other World blog, though I haven't posted there in a while. There I make more ethereal posts.

In addition to collecting books and journals, I've collected an abundance of art supplies -- too much for me to ever use. It's a slippery slope for someone like me who likes to use just about anything in her art. Plus, I once owned a store called Paper Art Studio. We sold handmade paper from around the world, rubber stamps, and other paper arts supplies. I have a lot of supplies left over from having the store. If you are sending me something in a swap, please don't send me papers, beads, buttons, or ribbons. I love 'em, but I have way too many already.

70s -- Songs with words that have meaning (whatever happened to that idea)
New Age and Jazz
Folk music, especially Peter, Paul, and Mary

Sneakers
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Meet the Parents
The Lake House
What the Bleep Do We Know, Down the Rabbit Hole, and The Secret

Gilmore Girls (I miss this show!)
So You Think You Can Dance
Gray's Anatomy
Men in Trees
Dancing With The Stars Samantha Who Survivor

I enjoy dabbling in a wide variety of arts including photography. I'm not trained in anything. I just play and enjoy the results.

painting with acrylics or watercolors
collage/assemblage
pottery
knitting on looms with fun, novelty yarns
digital photography of items in nature

bright colors
the ocean mountains
yarn, especially in bright colors and soft textures (I'm not so thrilled with green or muted and neutral colors)
postcards
dark chocolate
patterns for loom knitting
letters/e-mails from people who share my interests
coffee (almost any flavor except hazelnut and raspberry)
cinnamon Kit Kats and peanut butter Kit Kats (I've only seen them in Canada)
pretty bowls
rocks -- painted or not, but small enough to hold in my hand or carry in my pocket
shells images and handmade art with positive messages

I love taking walks and taking photographs of flowers and trees and interesting natural and man-made textures. I like to try and capture a different view. I like taking macro photos of flowers. Geometric patterns in nature and architecture intrigue me, such as the repetitive pattern of supports under bridges

I love to connect with others who are independent thinkers -- who like to question and wonder and be amazed at serendipitous happenings and curious dreams. While I am not religious, I am deeply spiritual, and love learning about spirituality and different views. I've enjoyed reading Neale Donald Walsch and Joel Osteen. Their writings make me think.

I love watching the change of seasons and the patterns in nature. I enjoying finding wisdom everywhere I look. It's important to me that I contribute something positive to the world.

I try to put into practice things that are for my highest good and the good of the world. I try to recycle and buy organic foods as much as possible. I have begun to notice that I've collected a lot of stuff -- in addition to art supplies -- and am trying to cut down on the clutter. So I try to buy only things I really need and can use rather than just things that will collect dust on the shelf.