After having a gazillion ideas running rampant through my brain, I finally was able to create today.
First, I graphed out the patterns for my Christmas Iris Folding class that is on July 30. (I will post the samples once they are finished... waiting for some papers to arrive.)
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| Christmas Iris Folding 2016 |
Once I had that finished (Yes, I know the photo is upside-down, Instagram did that to me, and I just left it.), I actually was able to create 6 new clay angels! In the last several months I have only been able to manage 3 total, so 6 is a really big thing for me! I do have other ideas swimming around in that grey matter in my head, but this is the first step and the rest will come in time.
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| Clay Angels 2016! |
No, it's not world peace, but I myself cannot achieve that. It is a big deal to me to break through the creative block.
I had an extra day off yesterday. We were planning to close the store on Saturday for our trip to Atlanta to the wholesale buyers market. Terri was wanting to leave earlier on Friday to get to see some showrooms, yet it was not a good idea to have the store closed 2 days in a row. So, I proposed that Terri, Ben & Phyllis go and I stay home and keep the store open all day Friday while they got an early start. Our friend Marsha spent the day with me and we had a good day! It was worth me not going to Atlanta. Yes, I missed going, I haven't been since last July (I was so sick at Christmas that I stayed home to continue recuperating in January.), but it was the best decision in the long run. So, what did I do with my extra day? I spent all the money I have been saving for months from my house & pet sitting. And I got something that should last me a long time... 55,000 miles... a set of 4 new tires for the Equinox. I usually have been buying used, but the price was right for a set of new. Oh, and I also got an oil change. I know, I really know how to party, don't I?
This week has been a series of emotions.
- Tuesday marked 5 years since Mom passed away. Sometimes it feels like she has been gone forever, sometimes I can hear her voice in my mind and almost feel her presence.
- On Thursday, my little sister from my college sorority sent me an email because of this blog. ((( Leslie! ))) I have not been in contact with her in about 15 years or so. I was so happy! She is a special lady and hearing from her made my day!
- Then, on Friday, one of my best friends through high school sent me a message request on facebook. Another special lady who helped me break out of my shell all those years ago. ((( Jacque! ))) I have not been in contact with her in over 20 years. Another day made!
- In among all that I sent a care package to my niece Sammy who is undergoing breast cancer treatments. In it were scarves that Verne gave to me as well as ones his mom gave to me. I also made her a pair of earrings and sent some other little somethings to let her know I am thinking of her and wish I could be closer.
Well, enough for today, I need to get some other things done this evening. I am grateful for the break in my creative block :~)
