Monday, January 3, 2011

2011


Out with the old, in with the new.

2010 was difficult- spent the year splitting with Rich (and still not quite sure we've managed it), the summer in Clare (drama and chaos coupled with nature and meditation), and working hard at painting (see www.kristenhealy.blogspot.com ).

Those were the main themes of the year, but other stuff happened too-
I became an aunt to Rene and Shanti's first child,
I witnessed Tom's wedding to Lucy,
I photographed Carls to Amrita,
there were two crazy Irish weddings (alcohol, laughter, dancing, injuries and hospitals),
I went to Budapest with Camilla,
I turned 3o,
I started smoking again (and have since quit),
I worried about my father during 3 months of illness (he's fully recovered now, thanksbetogod),
Holidayed with folks and Bel in Fuerta Ventura,
I went to Amsterdam to attend a party (which was pretty damn good),
I started living by myself for the first time (still adjusting).

I said goodbye to 2010 with the Brighton Hare krishna devotees at Temple St, then snuck off in the early hours with Sky for a beer on the beach. It was a nice mellow end to the year. Sky came round for dinner on the first, and we constructed our lists of goals and wishes for 2011.... concise, attainable targets and structured plans. He thought my list was too career/work heavy, so I peppered in some fun stuff. To be honest, the fun stuff takes care of itself... it doesn't need planning.

Here's a brief overview:
- Secure gallery representation
- Clear all debt
- Make a profit
- Learn how to use a sewing machine
- Go camping
- Spend 3 weeks in Ireland painting
- Get fit
- Be active in Brighton art scene

... positive stuff. Keep moving forward- we're playing the long-game here.

Good luck one and all for 2011- may it be challenging and fun, adventurous and fruitful.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Back in the U.K


Painting, painting, painting... looking for new place to live, looking for a gallery to sell my paintings for loadsa money, moving further into my thirties as a newly single woman.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

My nephew

My heart is overwhelmed with love for this delicate child. I hope he has a happy and meaningful life.

Monday, July 19, 2010

The Burren

A summer of reflection and meditations on nature in the west of Ireland.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Love


All that spirit desires, spirit attains.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

John Moores Contemporary Prize

Whoop Whoop! I've got through to Stage 2 of the competition... Check out the entry below, and wish me luck to go further.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Boy George


Some friends took Boy George a cake, with HARE KRISHNA writ large in icing... and he gave seven of us tickets to his gig at the dome. Amazing evening! I was sick in bed, but dragged myself out for an impromptu harinam round the lanes, and then the gig, seeing as my name was on the guestlist(!). It was wicked- had a dance, chanted hare krishna, ate some ice cream... He belted out the classics, and gave us a shout out. In the mans own words "If you're gonna worship a God, then why not a blue one... A beautiful blue one"

Check out vid on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ4TmJw4pg4