Happy

Oh, Carilyne, I'm so very sorry you're struggling right now. I think you've come to a great conclusion - the happiness in our days is up to us - and it's something I needed to be reminded of today.

The colors in your layout just shout "happiness" to me - those pinks and yellows and greens - and I love that big flower you included!

Here's some food for thought: my Mom had a really awful childhood, so at some point, she decided to have her childhood as an adult. She loves blowing bubbles in the park, flying kites off the back of a boat with a fishing rod, collecting koosh balls and tactile educational toys, hosting coloring parties for her friends, and generally approaching the world with a sense of wonder and joy. She inspires me, and I hope this inspires you a little bit, too. Hugs!

Thank you. That does inspire me. I've neglected my 2nd childhood lately although I have plans for the weekend. You inspired me to keep them. Thank you again for your kind words.

I'm sad reading your journaling... I hope now you feel better and use scrap as scraptherapy. I think art journaling is great for that.