Today is a day to slow down, be quiet and just listen to yourself. Sometimes things can just get so crazy that you end up running around, not getting anywhere and just getting frustrated. Sometimes just taking a day to slow down and listen can be more productive then continuing to work like a crazy person. ... This is the advice that I hear myself always giving to other people. So today I am going to take it myself.

To start the day of creative listening, I will definitely need some music. I will first turn my computer to KEXP, a radio station out of Seattle, and listen to John in the Morning. Definitely the best radio station that I have found online. (Right now I am rockin' out with ScoutDog and IzzyCat to the Flaming Lips with "The Test" from Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots ... one of the best albums and best concerts that I have ever been to.)

Then some yoga ... a break for a chai latte and just some sketching ... And then some creating ... no plans ... just play ... just listen to myself and go with it ... let it flow. No guilt.

Then on to 5 o'clock happy hour on the front porch with the ScoutDog, IzzyCat and a margarita ... and wait for Matt the Husband to get home from work. Then a pizza party with the Griggs family secret recipe (Maybe someday I will share it with all of you. ;) ).

Have a great day ... and just remember to take time to be quiet and listen.