Here’s me with Tomasina, again...

Tomasina and I in my old studio. We were saying goodbye to the space...and Tomasina helped me smile. Originally posted to my IG.

When I found Tomasina in my art/workout suitcase, I burst out laughing. Andy asked why I bothered to bring her. My reply was for my reaction...to laugh with joy. She’s now on a tiny shelf, looking out at me.

In case you hadn’t heard, Andy and I moved to Costa Rica. 

Yes, we still have a stake in the USA. So if you have any of my contact info, much of it will still work. It might take a few days to get back to you.  

Anyway, 

Andy and I bought a slice of land here in Costa Rica in 2019. We are now renting a place while our new home is being constructed. 

We’ve officially been here two weeks, today, this posting. 

Four months ago (or maybe 5? Time is flying...so it was this 2021), I bought some acrylic gouache paint, some paper, etc. to work through Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers.

Andy and I had no idea where we would be living during construction...but I best prepare to have a very, very, very small space for an art studio. This color workshop takes up a small work space and requires a very small amount of supplies. I gift myself a creative break, finally get to learn from this book (had it 6 years!) and still get to PAINT! 

I filled the carry-on travel suitcase with our gym supplies and my art supplies, the book Color: A Workshop, and a few other things. Art things went back and forth from a storage unit box to the suitcase. I made a promise to myself: whatever is in the suitcase will have to work for me. The next time I’m allowed to open the suitcase is when we are in Costa Rica. 

The gym stuff was easy, lol! 

As we slowly move into our temporary home, the last setup is my studio space. My suitcase remains full of art supplies...but I get to rummage through them! I found Tomasina...and burst out joyfully with laughter. I’m so happy to have my old friend with me. 

Is there something that you packed for yourself and found later that it made you laugh with joy? What was it? 

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