This past Saturday I attended Girl Crush Portland with the very lovely Lisa Golightly and my all-time favorite blogger, Danielle Krysa (aka: The Jealous Curator), where I met some wonderful new friends and found some much-needed validation after the previous days’ chaos.
The morning started out with yummy coffee, pastries, and getting-to-know-you conversations that quickly turned into a beautiful three hours full of sharing our stories, empathetic head-nodding, and an exercise from The Artist's Way to help us reach deeper into our passions. I keep thinking back on the morning and am amazed at how quickly I opened up to these women I had just met. I'm not usually so quick to give it all away up front like that, and my first reaction is to feel uncomfortable with such quick vulnerability, but these women weren't just anyone. I felt like I'd known them my whole life.
After taking a mid-day break and devouring a delicious lunch, we went down to Lisa's studio where we created collage pieces on beautiful Plywerk panels. We consumed more coffee and enjoyed sweet mini cupcakes while continuing our previous conversations between bouts of quiet concentration. The time went by way too quickly and I was sad to say goodbye, but I am grateful to have been part of such an encouraging and lovely experience. Here’s a little peek into our day…
It was so great meeting you! I'm so glad you had a good time. I'd love to get together again sometime!
Posted by: Lisa Golightly | 17 June 2012 at 09:04 PM
I would love that! xo
Posted by: One Rare Bird | 18 June 2012 at 08:01 AM
I want to do that.... sounds like a fantastic time.
Posted by: Nicole | 18 June 2012 at 11:23 PM
Next time lets fly you up here and we can go together! We could probably find some other fun things to do too :) xo
Posted by: One Rare Bird | 19 June 2012 at 08:50 AM