The Dancer

Every year for the last 3 years I have gone to Gardner Village and picked out a new Christmas Ornament from The Christmas Shoppe. This is one of my favorite personal traditions and it always gets me ready for Christmas. This year I picked Willow Tree's "The Dancer Ornament" and I think she's my favorite ornament so far. I love Christmas.

The Dancer

Creative expression comes from within

The Dancer is about creativity. The sentiment refers to the fact that everything we create starts with a little idea — and a many times we get these ideas in quiet moments of inner reflection. We are quick to reward action and work — the process of doing. But a lot of creativity sparks from seemingly inactive moments, so it is important to daydream, imagine, and get excited about possibilities. It's about giving yourself permission to quietly sit and think — these moments are to be valued. This piece celebrates creativity, in all its shapes and forms. The Dancer is unique in Willow Tree in that she is not hidden in a dress. I chose Body Movement as a universal expression of creativity because modern dance and ballet is what I watch to be inspired. It is sculpture in motion. I think it is one of the most beautiful ways of using the body to express emotion.

Yep, I'm a nerd.

Last weekend I had the awesome opportunity to be in a movie. The movie is called Takito: The quest to save Rivendork, and it's a prequel to the first Takito movie which is making fun of the movie Shakito.
IT WAS A BLAST!
Acting is definitely not my forte but because this movie was supposed to be funny and over the top I was able to get into my character of Mable more easily:)
Who knew I would enjoy being such a nerd?!?!?! Anyway here are some pictures of the "intense" and funny parts of the shoot. Gotta love the arts!

P.S It was absolutely freezing on set

Andy (the director) showing me how to use my knife correctly

I miss all my Takito friends :( Can't wait for the next one :)

Dad in Utah= Happiness

Dad came to Utah last month and it was SO great to see him. We miss him so much. It was as always much to short of a visit but we made the most of it. Love you Dad.