"Curiosity is the mother of invention."

At 2:00 AM I successfully scared my dad by jumping into the door frame he was about to walk through yelling "A-HA!" Just because I can't sleep doesn't mean I can't have fun with it.

I've completely immersed myself in projects this week. These are things I want to do and should do, but the motivation really emerged from my stubborn avoidance of other thoughts currently consuming my mind. Instead of properly dealing with anything, I mix it in with my creative juices. Here is a list of what I've been up to so far:

1. Making Lists ~ Including this one, I'll make lists about everything: things I hate, random facts about myself, goals, etc. I'm wondering if I should actually do something with them, like compile them together to file because right now they are scattered on post-its and notepads with no real purpose in mind for them.
   
2. In depth Reading ~ This is nothing new, but I managed to organize a schedule: what to read next and when I need to finish it aka reading at least 5 books at the same time and when one is done replace it with new one(s). I can't simply read a book either. With my halloween rocket pencil in hand, I edit, take notes in the margins, leave comments at the end of the pages, look up words I don't know, and research any well-known figure or historical reference. It really becomes quite the educational experience.
   
3. Creative Writing ~ Although the whole "here is what happened and this is how I feel about it" is all good and therapeutic, I thought I needed to challenge myself with a new form of writing. Still drawing from my life experiences, it's a more poetic style that brings a different, beautiful perspective. I can't take credit for the idea because it comes from a book I studied in a literature class. And I am definitely not as good as the originator.
   
4. Sketchbook ~ Brainstorm ideas for art projects (ink, charcoal, collage), search corresponding images, observe colors and shadows and textures, and draw sketches with every detail written in. Then all I have to do is actually create them...
   
5. Coffee ~ Okay so maybe this one doesn't fully constitute a project. Maybe it's just more of an addiction, but I keep myself well supplied.

And I know you all must be wondering by now, so here is my beloved halloween rocket pencil: