22 Stunning Images from Art Prize 2018 at Grand Rapids, Michigan

With 1,260 art pieces on display at 160 venues all over the city from hotels and museums to public parks, Art Prize 2018 was in full swing marking its strong tenth year at Grand Rapids.

For 19 days, art aficionados explore the exhibit giving them the opportunity to partake in the debate of choosing the best art which would bag the grand prize award. Here are the stunning pictures of some of this year’s scene stealers.

'In the Eye of the Beholder' tops my favorites this year. 

"Tollund Man" by Ray Cloutier. 

Cody Frederick's 'The Shocker'. 

Yes, this is an art which purports to provoke and engage critical thought regarding the broad idea of consumerism. 

A 'salvaged art' from historic fire in Michigan. 

Edith Ellwood Pair's 'Great Lakes Civil War' which is a poignant piece depicting life in the Great Lakes. 

One dozen 3D stilts. 

This is one of the most crowded place full with thought-provoking expressions. 

 

Larry Binkowski's Binky the Travel Rat. 

Arthur Lazaryan's 'Continuum'. 

James O'Neal's life-size wood carvings entitled "Champions". 

Warrior Shadow. 

Art from scrap. 

Art using spray paints. 

One of the painted Honda cars. 

This is also in front of Gerald R. Ford Museum. 

Liquefied is one of the art displayed in front of the Gerald Ford Museum. It is a life-size statue of a girl being one with water. The sculpture signifies the inherent energy found in water as a focus during meditation.

'Mystical Embers' made of wood filled with crystal-like pieces. 

Ryan Schmidt's 'Breath of Life'. 

How to be a part of the world's biggest art competition? Read more here.

Vote for your favorite art entry in Art Prize 2018 here

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Ten Reasons Why I love My Husband (A Birthday Post)

It's my husband's birthday so I made this book containing the ten reasons why I love him. There are more than ten of course but this list is a good start to elucidate why I love him so much.

Thank you so much Alex for helping me get this wallet.

This year's presents for Beb.

Ten is a good start of the countless reasons why I fall in love with you over and over again.

I love you just because YOU are YOU but these reasons make me love you more.

With or without occasion, you always make sure to get something for me. You put my happiness over and above anything else.

I am not an easy person to deal with when I am sick but you never failed to amaze me how much you care for me in everything you do.

I lost count of the times you helped someone at the store because they didn't have enough money to pay for their stuff, or the time you stopped during winter to buy food for a homeless man, or the times we stopped at the side of the road to help someone whose car broke down.

I will be lost without you, Beb.

Without question, you are there by my side, in good times and bad times.

I don't need to put on a ton of makeup because I can be myself when I am with you.

I love how we laugh about EVERYTHING.

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Michigan Irish Music Festival 2018

Thanks to the invitation of our friends, Randy and Heather, my husband and I experienced our first Michigan Irish Music Festival.

The festival was held at the Heritage Landing Park, Muskegon. 

The four- day event features live Irish entertainment in five large covered stages, from traditional Irish and folk music to contemporary Celtic rock to storytelling and Irish dance.

Heather and Randy, our kind friends who invited us to attend the festival. 

The best sirloin steak I've ever had! 

Traditional Irish beverage, cuisines, and arts are also available in different booths. In addition to different activities such as cultural presentations, there are two huge Irish markets where you can shop for souvenirs and other Irish merchandise.

Listening to Irish music with Kat's family. 

Beautiful and kind Filipino friend. 

It was definitely another unforgettable experience spent with special friends! 

Michigan Irish Music Festival is a yearly celebration held at the city of Muskegon.

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Be of Service for a Greater Cause

The world is bigger than us and the responsibility to make an impact to the life of others is way deeper than any moral principles. It’s been my ultimate dream to make a difference in the life of others but the desire and the realization is way more complex than words could ever describe.

However, my dream is going to be realized soon. For a month, I have been working on my online store. Initially, it was just the thought of doing something while I am working on building my website and page followers. Then, I realized that I could use it for something bigger.

So, today I decided that for every product purchase in my store, I will donate a Smile Kit for one child in an impoverished place in the Philippines. The Smile Kit will contain basic necessities such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and school supplies. They are simple things that we often take for granted in life but will have a significant impact on the life of others.

If you want to be a part of this simple project, please help me by visiting my online store, iPrint Sign Solutions. Ten percent of every sale goes to a child in need.

Reflection: Everyone can do simple things to make a difference, and every little bit really does count. –Stella McCartney-

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Organize and Declutter (Day 6 of Thirty-Day Challenge for a More Meaningful Life)

Day 6. Organize and Declutter. Let go of something in your closet.

I read somewhere that attachment to material things create a void inside you. Letting go of a thing or two from your closet is the start of escaping the prison of materialism.

Good order is the foundation of all things. –Edmund Burke-

A visit to my walk-in closet and dressers made me realized that I have tons of clothes that I don’t wear anymore. As I organized, I made a decision of which clothes to let go. After hours of folding and arranging, twelve drawers, two ottoman storage, and a walk-in closet are more orderly. Simple actions that made me feel more productive and efficient.

Reflection: "Good order is the foundation of all things." –Edmund Burke-


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