The first impression traces the path of all those to follow. Perhaps that is the reason why the brush hesitates above a blank canvas for such a long, searching moment. Perhaps it is why we put so much emphasis on that first meeting. That first impression.

And so, once again, I find myself hanging in the ethers of cyberspace, not quite reluctant to give myself up as I was once upon a time, but rather, undecided with regards to which direction the footsteps of my fingers should lead me.

For there is so much which I want to explore, reach out with, and discover.  I find beauty in everything from music, engineering, cuisine, prose and poetry writing, product design, good design in general, photography, arts and crafts, jewelry, color storeis, and fashion/style. But there are blogs devoted to each one of these. Every one of these subjects deserves a focused voice.

I, in contrast, am a study of confusion.

Greedily grabbing bits of each area and interpreting it in my own way, I want to establish myself in all senses. Want to share aspects of each, whether it's a relevationary recipe, sparkling Swarovski crystal bracelet design, or my ocean jewel-hued eye makeup of the day.

So where should I lead?

Will you think less of my thoughts because of their far-traveling whimsies? Their inability to stay, much like the ephemeral pause of a hummingbird? Or butterfly?


I will be unique. Old and new, here and there, direct and flirtatious, you'll see a potpourri of me. And in the end, I am all about creative aesthetic.

~ lauriel
   May , 2008