Oddly last night I had a dream that I had to just leave and got on a plane to Spain, by myself, indefinitely...is my subconscious telling my I'm in need of a day off...or a few? I do plain on going to Spain...some day.
The next best thing? Day tripping, it's easy to incorporate into almost every weekend. It can be just an hour or all day long. It's fun with your significant other, your kids, a girl friend or even by yourself. In fact, in the famous book, Artist's Way, author Julie Cameron actually recommends lone Artist Dates on a regular basis:
Artist Dates are assigned play.
The Artist Date is a once-weekly, festive, solo expedition to explore
something that interests you. The Artist Date need not be overtly
“artistic” — think mischief more than mastery. Artist Dates fire up the
imagination. They spark whimsy. They encourage play. Since art is about the
play of ideas, they feed our creative work by replenishing our inner well
of images and inspiration. When choosing an Artist Date, it is good to ask yourself, “what sounds fun?” — and then allow yourself to try it.
something that interests you. The Artist Date need not be overtly
“artistic” — think mischief more than mastery. Artist Dates fire up the
imagination. They spark whimsy. They encourage play. Since art is about the
play of ideas, they feed our creative work by replenishing our inner well
of images and inspiration. When choosing an Artist Date, it is good to ask yourself, “what sounds fun?” — and then allow yourself to try it.
Climbing Double Peak trail and visiting Myrtle Creek Farms (the crepes were divine!).
The Getty Museum, Clifford's Cafeteria, and Vroman's Bookstore.
Warwick's author events (they are often free!)
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