More Paper Goodies for the Paper Nerd
By Macy
@almostoveryou (4954)
Philippines
June 19, 2018 6:39pm CST
I recently received a huge box of goodies from my sister in Canada. She sends us this box at least once a year and it usually contains gifts and other items that we might need or have requested from her.
A few months ago she did ask me what I and the kids might want. I asked for activity books for the kids and some herbal tea for me. She did send all these, plus plenty of sketchbooks, notebooks, canvas panels, and drawing pads for me! I thought that was really thoughtful of my sister, because she knows I sketch, paint and journal a lot. I did not ask for these supplies though because I still have plenty in my stash. Nevertheless I'm thankful for her generosity. I just usually keep all the extras for my kids. Sometimes I share a few supplies with my workshop participants.
While I like having a good stock of art and journaling supplies in my studio, I can't possibly just keep them for years. So every time I reorganize my things, I make sure to pull out stuff that have been sitting for over 6 months and see how I might put it to good use.
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@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
That's a very good practice and I try to work on that too even though I fail at times.
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@rakski (156492)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
@almostoveryou I have too. Otherwise I will be hoarder and will not be clutter free 

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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
it's nice of you to share them. it's better for stuff to be used than stored away until it's unusable. what kind of workshops do you do?
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
23 Jun 18
@almostoveryou what age ranges attend your art workshop? do they stay in touch with you?
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@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
23 Jun 18
@hereandthere from school age and above :) some follow me on Instagram.
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@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
Yes, I feel happy when I'm able to share or give away some of what I have as most of my supplies have been gifts from friends ans sponsors anyway.
I give art workshops occasionally, about twice or thrice a year. The last workshops that I gave were at SM Aura and SM City in BF. Currently on a hiatus 'cause I'm busy w the kids :)
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
@almostoveryou You are blessed with such a kind sister. Some of the people I know when they set foot across the border; they had changed.
@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
Yes, indeed. It comes in handy when my kids suddenly need something for school and I don't have time to rush to the nearest supplies store.
@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
28 Jun 18
@Shavkat well, my sister has changed in many ways.. having lived in Europe, the US and in Canada. She has become very practical and straightforward. But thankfully she still has a generous and compassionate heart.

@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
Truly. She always remembers others first before herself.
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