Admiration Station

I'm beginning a new feature on my blog called Admiration Station. Basically, I'll highlight people who I look up to, for whatever reason, whether it be for what they've accomplished, what they're attempting to achieve or even the mistakes they've made that pose as a valuable lesson.

So, here's the first nominee of Admiration Station: Adam Greenberg and Tonight's Watercolor. I was lucky enough to meet Adam when he interned at TOMS in spring 2009. Before arriving in Santa Monica, Adam had participated in AmeriCorps and been a member of BioTour. Take a moment to research those organizations and you'll see that Mr. Greenberg is a little slice of amazing. But those marked achievements are not what I'm focusing on. Instead, it's Adam's current project of Tonight's Watercolor:

"Every day this year I'm going to pain a new watercolor and post it here that night; that's it. Not saying they'll be awesome, but this will be with intent for my own "me time" of meditation each day. I invite you to do the same."

Considering my conventional understanding of New Year's resolutions, a daily watercolor seemed a bit odd. But, as I followed Adam's daily creations on the Tonight's Watercolor Facebook page, I realized how truly daring this project actually is. I can barely make myself do anything every day, besides eat, poo and (maybe) brush my teeth. Adam's goal to dedicate time each day to creative expression is amazing, and unfortunately all too rare in today's world of jam-packed schedules of work and other "priorities."

Each day I look forward to seeing Tonight's Watercolor and feel inspired by Adam's dedication and creativity. Along with the original goal, Adam started selling his watercolor artwork to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti. Thus far, he's raised $400. Pure genius and pure bliss in a daily dose of art.

Thanks Adam for being the first individual highlighted in Admiration Station. Please join Tonight's Watercolor Facebook page to follow his goal and the awe-inspiring art.

Here's my favorite piece yet: Wed. 3, Mar. 2010, Vacuum Typewriter

And because I make it a point to never just appreciate the actions or ideas of others without incorporating these values into my life, I am committing to blog more. More is a relative term, especially since I went months without a single post, but I feel dedicated and inspired to express my thoughts and write more often and about the variety of topics that are scattered throughout my head. So, the first goal retained from Admiration Station: blog bitch.