So I will say this much.

I am the luckiest girl alive. He brought me a dozen roses in a rainbow of colors, just because.

<3 <3 <3

~R~

Here was my response to her question:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=153625168014387&id=904660726

I have various things that inspire me. Being in nature, people watching, remembering my dreams, and then there is that point in which I let everything outside in the real world leave my thoughts as I just let it all out as if I'm in a meditative state. In other words, automatism, like those artists in the past who followed Surrealism or Dada.

This question she asked brought on other thoughts I've had for the last year, thanks to my old Ceramics H.S. teacher, Mr. Schang, and now because of discussions in class about artists such as Christo & Jean Claude, as well as Marcel DuChamp.

I love asking people this kind of question, along with; 'How do you create from your inspiration? What is the process that works for you? The emphasis as a part of Art through a process. The different ways in which people use to get out their ideas is really interesting. Must be why I'm majoring in Art, then onto Art Education. ;)

So, if you're reading my post, let me ask you these questions.

1.) What inspires you?

2.) How do you create from your inspiration?

3.) What's the process that works for you to create? Such as; do you write or draw things on paper, or do you discuss it with others who are in the same field, or do you just think about it by yourself, or do you just wait until it's the right moment?


~Laughter & Light~
~R~

Who else mixes eastern tribal belly dance music with brass? <3 it!



http://subswara.com/music/
I have got to get this CD! I now wish I had a credit card to order it online. Coup d'Yah the song #04 Belgrade Riddim

~R~

Happy Autumn Equinox!



Enjoy walks through the colorful trees...



Share great memories with loved ones.



Try new things and feed your soul... with Pumpkin!



Take a moment to breath and soak in the beauty of nature.



Watch the harvest moon to remember how small and important we really are in this world.




~Hope & Light~
~R~

It makes me want to learn how to play guitar again. Although, I know that I'll never be as good as Rodrigo Y Gabriela. It's something I've wanted to learn for years now, but have to put it on the back burner until I'm done with college. ;)

~R~

It looks as though I'm going to jump on the fakebook/twitter bandwagon and ask that you please not comment or link to my journal using facebook/twitter. Thanks!

Let's keep Lj where it belongs. Here on Livejournal. (and friends only)

~R~

Would you like to give your children lessons on doing creative art? It is a great way to give children an outlet to be creative, open new doors, and help them become better at other academics such as mathematics and science.

I'm a 34 year old responsible and reliable WCC student. I will be graduating from WCC this August, and transferring to WWU in the fall to do my major and be a Secondary Art Educator. I have experience in all areas as a result of working as internship for the Sehome High School in a Ceramics class with teacher, also my family with younger brothers of ages 16 & 10 years old who live in town. I can give you personal references. I enjoy doing artwork such as painting, drawing, sculpting, mask-making, working with clay, and getting to know children of all ages. I've been volunteering and working with Bellingham's Allied Arts for the last year and love to work with the arts education. I'm available all hours on weekends, on week nights, all day on Wednesdays, and Fridays when I am not in classes. I'm highly organized, enthusiastic, and positive about meeting new people and helping others. Contact me via email, chaneecat@yahoo.com and I will be happy to reply, prices can be negotiated, we can exchange phone numbers, and meet in person. Thank you.

~Rachel Simpson

(P.S. This has also been posted on the community Bham & on Craigslist)

Announcement of events for all of our friends and family of the QSA!

The Annual Bellingham Pride is just a few days away... July 7th - 11th schedule of events:


Wednesday, July 7th: the Pride Kick-Off w/ Betty Desire 10:30pm at Rumors Cabaret.

Thursday, July 8th: All ages party. 8:00pm - 10:00pm, Copper Hog. Rumors Pride Celebratio (21+) 10:00pm - 2:00am, at Rumors Cabaret ($1 Cover)

Friday, July 9th: Betty Pages 6th Anniversary Party 9:00pm, at Rumors Cabaret (no cover before 10 pm - FREE FOOD)

Saturday, July 10th: Queer Family Picnic 12pm - 5pm at Meritime Heritage Park. The Annual ISCEE Pride Drag Show 6:00pm - Doors. Show starts at 7:00pm, at Rumors Cabaret ($5 cover) then the Annual Pride Party to follow. The 4Women Events Pride Party 6:00pm-10:00pm - Glow Nightclub ($8 General - $4 Students)

Sunday, July 11th: The Pride Parade 11:00am starts at Bham High School to end at Railroad at the Farmers Market!

http://www.bhampride.org/


We hope to see many of you out there in support of Pride in our great community! It is always a wonderful time shared with everyone.

Some of you might be wondering when is the next QSA Club meeting? Well, we don;t have regular club meetings during summer quarter, but we will be having a BBQ Potluck party this summer for all club members, club advisers, & friends to come join us. It will be coming up this August. So keep your eyes peeled onto future announcements in your email. Thank you & have a fun and safe 4th of July!


~Laughter & Light~
~Rachel Simpson
~QSA Club President (9/09 - 8/10)

'Rawr!' is 'I love you!' in dinosaur.

~R~

Everyone is welcome.

The WCC's QSA Club is hosting their 3rd Annual Drag & Variety Show on May 14th at 6:00pm in Syre on campus. Entry Fee: Adults/$8.00 Students/$5.00

This is a fundraiser for the Bellingham's Pflag that helps put on our very own fabulous Bellingham Pride Festival on July 7th - 11th.





~Hope & Light~
~R~