5 - Inside Outside

My mojo has been pretty low lately, but I loved this combo and wanted to give it a try. I've been struggling with being "happy" lately, so this page talks about how I feel on the inside even when I look happy on the outside. That's why I chose a "smiley" picture, even though the journaling is more sober. The journal around the picture prompt inspired me to journal around the page instead. Also, I was encouraged by comments on my first CSI page, so I chose to use my own handwriting again.

Thanks to Amy & Alissa of A&A Photography for this photo of myself.

Evidence : frames, cutting tools (5 different border punches)
Testimony : Backstory & journal around the perimeter.

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Comment by Sylvia Mellander Ekman on February 13, 2012 at 3:43am: Love the simplicity and clean look of your page Vivian. And I love the fact that you created this LO about yourself and what you're going through right now. I know the feeling of putting up a happy face when you're not happy at all. I think we all can relate to this. "You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows" An important LO. For you and for us all. (And I'm so glad your Mojo is back!) I would like to give you a hug in person, but the cyber hugs will have to do. xoxo

Comment by Debbi Tehrani on February 12, 2012 at 1:22pm: Awww...hugs to you, Vivian. What an important page to create. Scrapping can be very therapeutic. Love the layered punched borders and how you framed your beautiful smiling face. I especially love your honest journaling and how you've written it around the edge, and your handwriting is indeed beautiful! I'm so happy you jumped into the challenge even though your mojo has been flagging--you've done a wonderful job!

Comment by Jenny Evans on February 10, 2012 at 6:55pm: wow, this is really fabulous...love how you did the journaling(esp since you wrote it) and how heartfelt it is...hope you start feeling better, and that scrapping helps get you through it! Love the photo!! :)

Comment by Debbi McCue on February 10, 2012 at 12:00pm: I adore this page on SO many levels... your heartfelt journaling about how you feel on the inside along with your framed smiling face for the outside... is simply brillant... Yay You!! :)

Comment by Sandra Brimelow on February 9, 2012 at 4:06am: Vivian, I hope you have found the process of journalling your emotions to be helpful. I love the way you have created your layout.

Comment by Michele Singh on February 9, 2012 at 2:21am: I love the simplicity of your page, it makes the message stronger.

Comment by Shaunery on February 8, 2012 at 6:54pm: I think the simplicity of this layout speaks volumes. And your journaling..thank you for sharing. I think it's very brave and fulfilling to journal and scrap the lows in our lives as well as the highs. Thank you for stepping out of your box, pushing forward with the challenges and exposing your self for all to view. Well done.

Comment by Debbie Piercey on February 8, 2012 at 6:37pm: Wonderful honest journaling. Great job! Keep your chin up!

Comment by Ali Parris on February 8, 2012 at 5:20pm: Amazing layout! Hope sharing your deepest thoughts with CSI has been a cathartic process and you are feeling more smiley on the inside x

Comment by Angelica Åström on February 8, 2012 at 2:34pm: This is great , Vivian :) ! Love the simplicity , the journaling and the framed photo ! Awesome !