Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.
-Bruce Garrabrandt-
Moments matter – Every single one of them. I try to use each one wisely.
Climbing.
Kissing.
Exploring.
Eating.
Playing.
And helping.
This past weekend we lost 60 moments of sleep for daylight savings. Well, the humans did. I got those moments back in spades 60 times over.
Mom uses one hour of moments each day for work. And by work I mean she sits there and types on the computer and talks out loud to herself. Sometimes the Creativity visits her during that hour. I love visitors. I’m not sure I’ve ever met the Creativity Visitor, though. Maybe tomorrow…..
If the Creativity doesn’t visit at that exact work time, Mom still works. Each month, she makes a new story and fixes up an old story (or two or three) for her 12×12 Challenge. She also reads books about writing books, and reads books like the books she writes. Wait. What?
Writing time is not for blogs, not for Facebook, not for email, not for Words With Friends, and not even for TV.
It’s just working on stories in one way or another – writing them, reading them, fixing them, thinking about them, submitting them to agents and publishers, and giving me cuddles and treats…. (See what I did there?) If the Creativity doesn’t come – Oh well. Maybe tomorrow…..
We’ll be ready.
Cupcake Speaks 
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You spend your moments very wisely Cupcake…we can say that because we spend ours in a very similar manner…which makes us wise too! See how that just worked out *BOL*
Have a super Monday!
Wally & Sammy
I love how that works out, W. and S. Us doggies know how to use moments for the best purposes.
Love and licks,
C
Such cute clothes Cupcake! I’m glad you help mom and keep her company. 🙂
Thanks, J. I am a slave to fashion!
Love and licks,
C
Creativity is a welcome visitor but a tough guest to get to stick around.
So true, W. and E. He comes and he goes. Why does he have to go???
Love and licks,
C
Mom often saying to dad moments is mattering, especially when he in very bad healthies.
Your mom is smart, S. and J. Humans waste moments, sometimes. They should never be wasted.
Love and licks,
C
How we telling that to daddie?
Our clocks change in a few weeks time. I think it’s just biped nonsense!
I hope Creativity pays you a nice visit soon.
Thanks, C. Me too. You should catch a naap to be ready for the clock nonsense.
Love and licks,
C
Our clocks changed now we have lighter nights 🙂 Love all your photo’s Cupcake, youz so cute xxoxxxx
Mollie and Alfie
Thanks, M. I like when it’s light out. Dark scares me (and Mom, too).
Love and licks,
C
The best of days can seem ordinary, just a small break in the routine..
I love a break in routine!
Love and licks,
C
You do look ready for Mr. (or Ms.) Creativity to knock on your door Cupcake….all dressed up for company. My Mom has been waiting for that SAME visitor for a while so she could finish writing her novel sequel but so far “company is NOT calling” !!! Here’s hoping company comes soon for you and your Mom Cupcake…..
Hugs and Kisses, Sammy
In case the Creativity comes here, we’ll send him down to your mom when we’re finished with him.
Love and licks,
C
So true that you have to show up even if the Creativity doesn’t, because if you don’t show up, she NEVER will! You are so sneaky, Cupcake, slipping those cuddles into working time, but I’m sure they hep your mom think better 🙂
I DO help Mom think, S. We can’t get anywhere if she just talks to herself. I am a distraction… I mean inspiration.
Love and licks,
C
I’m sure you help bring creativity, Cupcake! Who wouldn’t want to visit your Mom with you at her side!
Thanks, P. I hope when the Creativity comes, he doesnt get distracted by my cuteness. Let’s face it. It’ll be tough…. I’m VERY cute.
Love and licks,
C
Lol oh Cupcake you are such a beautiful and hilarious girl! You’ve got quite an interesting kissing technique going on there. I’ll have to take note of it! 😛
Thanks, O. You must be a great kisser, with your little sandpaper tongue. My tongue is more like a giant, wet slice of baloney!
Love and licks,
C
Fun most on being in the moment, Cupcake. Dogs and animals do that better than humans. But, I like your mom’s writing schedule. I set aside time for reading and blogging, time for writing and time for my meditative work. Again great costumes.
Thanks, P. You are WAY more organized with your time management than Mom. Besides her writing time and my morning dinner and evening dinner, the whole rest of the day is a crap shoot around here.
Love and licks,
C
I have those days too! 🙂
You have a very wise Mom.
Thanks, J. I taught her everything she knows. Almost…
Love and licks,
C
Every moment counts for sure. And you both make the most of them. That Creativity guy can be tricky, but if that cupcake dress doesn’t attract his attention, I don’t know what will. If he hears about the adorable get up, he’ll be there in a New York moment! 😉
Thanks, G. What the heck would Mom do without me? My cuteness helps her out a lot.
Love and licks,
C
I love your outfits, Cupcake! Fuzzy says NO WAY for him…but I wonder …………………
Boomer
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Gah! That would be something! Maybe both of you could get some dog overalls. Doveralls! That’s a picture I’d like to see.
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake you are an inspiration xxx
Thanks, moggies. That’s only ONE of my many jobs around here.
Love and licks,
C
Creativity really is a fickle fiend, whee’ve found – here one minute, gone the next! Perhaps you’ll be able to catch him and get him to stay for a big longer, eh Cupcake?
The Pigs xx
I hope so, Pigs. Mom is about ready to start a new story and she’s got NUTHIN’.
Love and licks,
C
Well said, C! 😀
Thanks, E. We doggies know about moments….
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake I have just learned in the last few years how important those moments are. Better spent enjoying the moment than worrying about what is to be. Dogs and cats have the whole living in the moment thing down! Your cupcake dress is just so perfect.. 🙂 So happy for more moments in the longer days!
Thanks, P. It sounds like you are as good at moments as we doggies and kitties are. Longer days means less dark. Yay!
Love and licks,
C
Oh Cupcake, you’re just the best. You really know how to live in a day, you make the most out if everything and it’s a sure good thing you caught up on those 60 moments if sleep! Your mom is so lucky to have you around.
Thanks, C.and K. You two are as cuddly as me, so I’m sure you’re using your moments wisely, too.
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, thanks for the reminder. 🙂
You’re welcome, T. We all need a reminder sometimes….
Love and licks,
C
Sometimes I’m afraid that Creativity Visitor has become introvert or depressed or has lost his (her?) GPS, got stray or …
GAH! I hope not, K. Maybe he just takes a detour now and then.
Love and licks,
C
Maybe (s)he does not like depressed people. That’s why your cuteness is soooooooo important, because it gives us funny moments that easily turn into creative moments!
There you are posing and in all of your adorable costumes, Cupcake! The Creativity “Monster” visits us way too often and keeps us up at night. An overactive imagination? Your posts always make me smile!
Lucky you, LL. We like when the monster comes, even if it’s at night.
Love and licks,
C
You certainly know how to make the most of those moments Cupcake:-)
Doggie “get” moments way better than humans….
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, you are always right on top of things. You are a wise one indeed. I think I’ll go look for that Creativity visitor.
Let me know if you find him, R.
Love and licks,
C
Will do!! 😀
I don’t know about the Creativity Visitor, Cupcake, but I think you just might be your mom’s Creativity Fairy. Keep up the good work . . . in between moments of sleep, of course.
Thanks, Miss HL. I like to think of myself as a fairy….
Love and licks,
C
Oh Cupcake
You look so pretty in that little dress buddy!! 🙂 Did you eat all that cake all on your own? Looks yummy!
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
Thanks, S. I was only allowed to lick some of the sprinkles. But they were yummy!
Love and licks,
C
You are gorgeous, Cupcake 🙂
This is charmingly done, Genevieve, and I like the message. 🙂
I’ve seen you around on Gemma’s blog, being supportive, and came to investigate.
Charmingly done?! Yay! I am chasing charming every day of my life! Mom, too! Thanks for visiting, Jo!
Love and licks,
C
you are creativity 24/7 Cupcake
Another great post!!! Very, very creative! 🙂
Thanks, Collies! xoxo
Love and licks,
C
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