Noelani Putirka
Bio
I’m a high school counselor, and I’m passionate about social issues and creating a more peaceful, equitable society. In my free time I love to visit the mountains, the beach and local gardens. Painting and writing is my happy place.
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A Perfectionist’s Paint Story
When I was a child I loved to draw, paint, and color on the walls with crayons. My love for creativity was a natural need for as long as I can remember. When I was five I began taking art classes every summer with my aunt who was fortunate enough to own her own art school. She could take an inexperienced artist, and instruct them in such a way that their art would rival Picasso. As I got older my mom wouldn’t allow me to take art classes at school, telling me that I already had that knowledge, and I needed to choose other electives in school to make me well rounded. That didn’t do much for me as all I did was change instruments every year as I hated taking anything that wasn’t art.
By Noelani Putirka5 years ago in Motivation
Hello Beautiful. There you are.
When it comes to the nostalgia of clothing trends, my first thought is when did I feel most comfortable in my body? Clothes have always been a way for me to cover up the insecurities of not feeling skinny or attractive. A shopping spree of clothes that flatter and fit, always made my worry that this body was too curvy, temporarily disappear.
By Noelani Putirka5 years ago in Styled
Spring Forward Mindset
Every January 1st I would start the year with the usual enthusiasm that any New Years’ day would bring. It was a new day to have a fresh start to eat healthily, exercise, save money, set my priorities straight, and get my life organized. Every time I tried to tackle any of these seemingly momentous challenges, I had a hot streak for five to even thirty days before I bit off more than I can chew, got bored of whatever routine I started, and eventually went back to my old ways.
By Noelani Putirka5 years ago in Motivation
