Cover Girl!!!

You may have already seen it, but here's my big surprise -- I'm currently on the COVER
of Somerset Studios January / February edition!!!

I can hardly believe my eyes!! This came as a total surprise to me, finding out a mere week or two before it was officially out there. I thought it was just going to be my article along with a few images, or maybe my piece wouldn’t even make the final cut (my paranoid delusions). You can imagine my level of awe and excitement when the news came. There were tears, followed by dancing and cheers.

This is a dream come true, beyond my wildest visions. I remember making my list of goals for 2011 and being published in Somerset was one of them. I didn't know how, or what, but I knew I wanted to spread my wings and go for it. With the year almost over and other projects taking up my time, I put this plan on the back burner, but held onto the intention.

Well, the Universe has this wild way of conspiring and lo-and-behold I had a magical little email from Christen Olivarez (beautiful soul, huge inspiration, and editor for Somerset Studios) asking me to contact her about a couple of pieces they were interested in. To make a long story short, I walked around for days holding my chest so my heart wouldn't leap out.... and a How-To Article was born.

This past year has been truly magical. One of the best years of my life. I owe mass amounts of gratitude to Christen and everyone over at Somerset for all the amazing work they do. I mean, the way they are able to put together these beautiful, soulful magazines and touch so many people across the globe. It’s a blessing and honor to be a part of.

I was honestly nervous about putting myself out there like this, and I think it’s those stubborn fears that kept me from reaching out in the first place. The questions, like, "How Dare You? Just who do you think you are? You aren’t enough, or ready, or blah blah blah!"

"Stand in your Danger. .  ." - C.P.E.

The Universe is always delivering the experience you most need. We’ve been doing so much reflecting on that here lately – we are 100% sure there are no mistakes and negatives are just positives in disguise. It all leads you home.

Forever Stretching. Forever Growing. I hope you like my Cover and How-To Article!! This has been a HUGE PUSH for me to go further, dig deeper, share more. I'm ready. I'm showing up. I may go underground at times, but it's all part of my process. I'm here! To stay.

Yep, here's the cheezy "that's me on the cover" picture!!!

 Lots of Love,
Carissa

PS. I'm really soaking in the moment -- the picture up top on my sidebar with me as a toddler trying to type on the BLUE typewriter -- and NOW me as a 30 year old with my BLUE typewriter painting on the cover. I'm just. . . . . in complete AWE! I can't wait until my first book is complete!!!!!!