MartaGwyn

Good teachers are treasurers, but you can learn really important life lessons from both good and bad teachers. That teacher shook my confidence, but I got up off the mat and I am thankful I didn’t let that individual kill my creative energy. I love many forms of art and painting soothes my soul.

They told me, “No”. They said that I was technically proficient but that I lacked a special something that they felt I needed to earn an A.

Did I mention that this was grade school?

I can never unhear those words in my head, but every time I express myself creatively it is an act of defiance.

I had a traumatic encounter with an art teacher back in grade school. I worked very hard in that class only to receive a B for my effort. I was an A student and so when this happened I went to the teacher to ask why and to see if there was something I could do to improve my grade?

The harbinger of springtime in Mississippi 🦟

Riding trains in Mississippi…

Making chocolate cake without inviting me is borderline choosing violence. 😂 🧁 📞🙋🏽‍♀️

Reveling in my happy place. Nothing like a train ride to renew my zen. 🧘🏽 Even in the midst of a tornado watch. #amtrak #railfan #mississippi #mississippidelta

Which African Queen Are You? Have you ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be royal? Lets find out which African queen you most favor...

I shared this quiz I made some years back with some friends today and was amused that my results have remained consistent. 🤭 www.playbuzz.com/martay10/whi...

Or are these digipeople simply creative expressions for us to share with the world as we see fit?

I was up thinking about how we represent through our digital selves. This is my current Bitmoji. Is she an accurate representation of what I look like in the real world? Probably not. But is she supposed to be? Is it dishonest if I create an avatar that doesn’t look like my actual self?

YouTube video by CNBC How Shopping Malls Are Being Transformed Into Apartments In The U.S.

What if more communities followed this trend and converted vacant mall spaces into residential units? Would you consider living inside a mall? youtu.be/J1GIF6VNipE?...

Scrolling through my photos from Ghana put a smile on my face this morning. This moment in particular made me reflect on what it means to have the privilege of knowing and accessing my history. It is a privilege many do not enjoy because there are people who benefit from their ignorance. #BHM

I have a lot to smile about these days. It doesn’t mean everything is perfect, but it does mean that I’m figuring out what abundant living looks like for me. #seekjoy

Terrance and Marta play in the New York City snow.

It’s the simple things…it’s the energy…

YouTube video by MartaGwyn Making Every Moment Count: A Short Film

Anyone else relate to the need to slow down and really take time to enjoy the little moments?

2024 marked the beginning of some BIG things in my life. I’m excited to keep the momentum going in 2025!

#PHDloading

Took a little time out for some painting therapy. Oh how I have missed my paint brushes.

Pictures are amazing little windows into our past. It doesn’t seem like forty years span between the me I was then and now but the numbers don’t lie. We’ve seen so much and still have so much to look forward to. To the journey ahead! 🥂

Every train station has its unique beauty. I can’t wait to get to know this one better. 🥰 #railfan #Amtrak

I miss tinkering with things. There’s something about putting things together and holding tools in my hands that just makes me so happy. (Contented sigh)

What in the Claire Huxtable is this?!?

Marta’s early morning smile with a twinkle of adventure in her eye.

Early AM crew. Time for coffee and breakfast before we hit the road for a holiday adventure!

Go Marta, Go! Tren Italia Venezia Mestre Travel Holiday Northbound Train Europe Backpacking

Impressed that I’m still smiling during hour 27 of 29 hours of travel to visit my Italian lovies. Living this intercontinental family life and thankful for every single moment.