Hello 2016!

It's a rainy start to the new year. The news has been preparing us for the upcoming El Niño storms and now it's finally here. ​California is always in a drought, but the past couple of years have been especially bad. I'm hoping El Niño solves this problem! When I was a kid there was a storm season that felt like it lasted for the entire month of February. The song "It Never Rains In Southern California" won't make much sense now. However the rain does give me an excuse to post the most appropriate Eurythmics song. 

​In the past I would create a mind map for myself with all my intentions for the upcoming year. Last year instead of a personal mind map we created a family mind map for Casa Nailalas. This year the tradition continues. The theme for 2016 is "Year of More." 

Recently I've gotten into hand lettering and this mind map put my hand lettering, specifically brush lettering skills to work!  You can follow my hand lettering and brush lettering journey (and other random oblivious adventures) on my Instagram feed (@obliviousnerdgrl)!

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​Color Your Troubles Away is continuing this month! If you're on Facebook, you can RSVP here: Color Your Troubles Away - Facebook. For folks who aren't down with the book of face you can also RSVP via Google Forms below. I can't wait to coloring with you all this month!

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​What are your intentions for 2016? Whatever they are I wish you all the best of luck with them!