Sometimes I gush about people on this blog. And sometimes I even gush about people I’ve never met in person. But today it’s time to gush about someone I not only know in person, but am proud to call a friend ~ plus I really think you’re going to LOVE this book!

I met Christine, much like many of you know me here ~ through her blog. A series of links, and there I was reading a post that resonated with me so much, I thought how great it would be to meet this creative lady. And as luck would have it, she lived right here in L.A. 

After a few email exchanges, a lunch it was. Hours of conversation later ~I couldn’t stop exclaiming ~ I have a NEW friend!

This is why if you have Christine as a friend that you are truly grateful ~ When we did meet for lunch three years ago now, it was at a particularly delicate time for me, a time when I really had no idea how my business was going to make it ~ how I was going to survive financially. But Christine was there to encourage me, to enthusiastically present and collaborate  with me on ideas and opportunities that would help me move forward, to offer advice and help any way she could, to soothe my fears, to remind me that I would make it.

And how did she know? because she’d been there. A kindred creative spirit with a never ending sense of adventure, she is always willing to ask more of herself ~ She’s left behind opportunities including an entire business that she built, because she’s willing to listen to what her inner voice is calling her to do. If you do follow her blog, then you know that she is always exploring her life further, to honestly ask the questions about who she is, where she’s been, and where she’s headed and to try to be the best person she can be in all of those moments of reflection. She’s a person that you can always have a thoughtful, genuine discussion with, and you always leave a visit with her feeling inspired. She’s the kind of friend that not only lifts your spirits when your feeling blue, but she’s happy to celebrate with you when you succeed, and she’s always ready to dream the next dream with you.  (Not to mention that Christine is so thoughtful, that even in today’s "busyness" she manages to send cards in the "actual" mail filled with nicest sentiments.) Oh, and she’ll be downright silly with you too.

So my friend Christine has written and illustrated a book. She’s self-published it too. I just got mine this past weekend and it’s as is everything that comes to mind when I think of Christine is neatly wrapped up in this gorgeous creation ~ beautiful art and writing filled with authentic heartfelt sentiment and the reminder that you too can do it, not only live a full creative life but also recognize your own "Ordinary Sparkling Moments" within it.

you can get your copy right here~