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Against my better judgement, I tend to be superstitious. Back in February I had eaten at an asian restaurant and received a fortune cookie. I love opening these little origami-shaped cookies to see what chance I have at a good fortune. However, that particular week offered some challenging questions in my life, and as silly as it may sound, I didn't have the courage to risk opening that little fortune cookie.

I brought it home and it sat on my art table for weeks. At the same time, I started thinking about cutting my hair. It had grown quite long, just like I had hoped, but I was craving change. Perhaps it was more about wanting to have some symbolic control of my life when outside forces were threatening to take away that control.

So I waited and thought about whether or not I really wanted to cut my hair. Then one night as I was getting ready to go to sleep, I studied my long strands of hair and decided: I no longer wanted them. I grabbed my husband's scissors that he uses to cut his beard, and chop ... chop ... gone. It felt good.

The above pencil sketch is based on a vintage photo of a young girl. I then filled in the figure drawing with acrylics and embellished the lower page with leaf shapes from my cork stamps.


This week your expectations are reasonable and should be met.


The day I worked on this journal page, I decided to open that fortune cookie. Based on certain decisions, a sense of hope had come back into my life and I was ready for whatever might come my way. It turned out to be perfect timing for that fortune.

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  1. janice smithMarch 30, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Hi there, Juana. What a lovely and engaging journal page. Funny - I have been seriously cutting my hair that has grown very long. I think I'd just really like the change and would love to feel a little lighter. Glad o find you through Sunday Sketches. Have a great week!

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  2. Jehanne's doodlesMarch 31, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    This is a really great journalling page. I like it!

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  3. PaintingWriteMarch 31, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    That's a lovely journal page. I have to say, while I've spent the last few years getting my hair cut pixie short then growing it out only to repeat the cycle - I wouldn't be brave enough to cut it myself!! Good for you!

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  4. manomijMarch 31, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    I loved reading this post, you have wonderful style in both art and words!
    Happy Easter.
    ManonX

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Lovely post and creative art work ~ Glad you liked your fortune cookie ~ Happy Day ^_^

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  6. ChristineMarch 31, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    lovely sketch, I like the leaves! Glad you got our haircut!

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  7. Alicia CMarch 31, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    an amazing story! A CHinese compsoer I once knew told me that you cut your hair when you will experience a new beginning in your life. Sounds exciting! I really like your piece and actually your handwriting is really cool!

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  8. Anne MandaMarch 31, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Lovely and interesting art and very engaging story! Love your style! <3

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  9. GalleryJuanaMarch 31, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Thank you everyone for your lovely comments.

    And Alicia C, thank you for sharing the chinese thoughts on cutting one's hair. I really enjoyed that cultural insight.

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  10. Alexandra MacVeanMarch 31, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Your journal page is wonderful. I always love your work. :) I've only cut my hair once. Not ever attempted it after that. lol hee

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  11. DebbieMarch 31, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I love your jouranl page, the stamp you made is really cool!

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  12. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Love the journal page...funny how things turn out. I cut all my long hair off...and hate it... never mind at least it will grow back.. :) Happy Easter

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  13. WrightStuffMarch 31, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    It's very brave of you to cut your own hair!

    Great journal page :)

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  14. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAMarch 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I love the feeling of serenity in your art journal page. I'm not really superstitious, but I do think it's funny when situations like the one you describe come up. Blessings!

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  15. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    That is pretty much how I felt when I cut my hair short last August! haha. It was so nice. And now I am keeping it short! :)

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