Imaginary Journey

I saw the CNN news report on June.19 that Scientists disclosed the climate index. Global temperature has risen to the highest level. Consequently, the size of the Antarctic ice has reduced to the lowest in history. Countries confront abnormal weather conditions and catastrophes all over. On top of all, I am worried as one of the Korean citizens about discharging contaminated water from Fukushima, Japan. Contaminated water will harm marine life, and I am afraid to eat seafood. Hmm..., Just sigh.

Trying to put these concerns behind me for a moment, I would consider how to spend July and August efficiently since I am so sensitive to the sultry summer. One of my projects this sultry summer is composing a novel of a different genre and subject from my previous works. Although the concept, outlines, and synopsis is already in my mind, making a detailed storyline, appropriate choices of words, and smooth paragraphs takes time. The voice in my mind keeps pushing me to do it continuously and overcoming procrastination. So, I will be hanging onto this project which is SF fantasy. Having a plan or what to do makes me move on and helps me not to stay in the same spot in my mind. Going on my imaginary journey is a special ingredient for life. My imagination can take me everywhere, from the fairyland to the uncharted place in the universe. 

My Working Table

➤ Flowers

Gladiolus, Sunflower, White Rose, Asclepias Tuversa.              

➤Laptop computer with a purplish wallpaper from my artwork

When I want to work on another table or the other place, I use a laptop computer. 

         

➤A Notebook printed with my artwork 

I usually work on the computer. Nevertheless, a notebook is essential for me. Whenever I come up with ideas, I grab a notebook and jot things down not to forget. This notebook was fully printed with my artwork several years ago. I have still kept it.

                           

A New Notebook Cover with My Illustration

I had my illustration fully printed on a new notebook in Jun. I use this notebook for my journal (or mind essay). I write special events, thoughts, and feelings in this notebook. Once every week or the second week, I transfer it to the computer file. This Journaling would be a long journey into the inner mind. Also, it helps me analyze my mind to purge and organize emotions and thoughts.

I composed some verse, ' imaginary door' below,  inspired by my illustration of a notebook cover.

Imaginary Door

There is some spare door waiting for me to open.

When I finally open the door, I can go wherever I want. 

Curiosity wraps around me.

A spirit floats in the air, flying higher and higher.

Nothing shall hinder my way. 

Blue Ocean sings and dances.

The curling wave is not scary anymore. 

I see shiny stars and a moon.

I stretch my hands to hold one of the shiny stars.

Soon, a star comes into a heart

It shines my heart, inspiring me. 

Inspiration sheds colorful light

and guides me to the uncharted world.

Digital Art - 'Mission Travel in Telepathy'

This artwork reflects the current novel I am working on in the shades and moods. (A story regarding ‘mission travel and telepathic connection’)

This artwork contains another expression, though. It would be; two kinds of me reconciling and creating who I am; One that is struggling to adjust to the reality of summer city, another part of me flying out of the mundane life and inspired by the universe.

Illustration - 'Summer Journey'

I am thinking of how I go through the sultry summer. I have to be prepared myself not to be procrastinated in the summertime. This illustration expresses my summer journey, flowing on the lake slowly but not hurrying. I am not lonely because of an imaginary friend who guides me.