Took two days to get my studio into some kind of workable shape. There was just no way around how I have to organize and store things because the room is small and I have all sorts of art, craft & knitting supplies...and lets not talk about books. :/ Was hoping to finally put together my gorgeous drawing table but there is no space for it. Anyway started working on a couple of pieces. I am also working on 5 pairs of socks for gifts. Oh and went swimming today...boy I am getting dark!
Tomorrow we are going to Donner Lake (the west end...only $3.00). Will take pics!
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Slow Moving Day
Had plans to get into some art but couldn't get myself moving. I managed to get into the shed and get out canvas and some other art things that needed to have come in a long time ago. I did research some art "ideas" that I have been thinking about as well. Geez the shed was just gross and hot. Took a shower as soon as I was done.
Spent time exchanging emails with the Mom-ster about seeds and plants and such. LOL My little greenhouse collapsed today and had to clean it all up. Lost two seedlings but they weren't making it, so not a big deal. The greenhouse did not fair as well, the tubes on one side bent so now can't keep all the seedlings in it. Not sure where to put them at night now.
I also spent some time research how to paint wooden furniture. I want to funk-i-fy my dinninng room table and chairs. They are boring. NEED COLOR! I am the rainbow bug girl after all...well I was until she died. So very sad not having that car (or any car now).
Spent time exchanging emails with the Mom-ster about seeds and plants and such. LOL My little greenhouse collapsed today and had to clean it all up. Lost two seedlings but they weren't making it, so not a big deal. The greenhouse did not fair as well, the tubes on one side bent so now can't keep all the seedlings in it. Not sure where to put them at night now.
I also spent some time research how to paint wooden furniture. I want to funk-i-fy my dinninng room table and chairs. They are boring. NEED COLOR! I am the rainbow bug girl after all...well I was until she died. So very sad not having that car (or any car now).
Sunday, June 19, 2011
To Begin...(?)
Sooo...I had a blog before...well still have it but let it go for whatever reason. Maybe because it was just about knitting (Yarnatic) who knows. Have wanted to create another one but have not gotten underway. I have been Inspired by one that my friend has started to document a summer roadtrip she is under going. I thought I would make a travel blog because I am headed to NYC in a few weeks but may be it will be something more. Who knows.
About the title...well last summer I had a super relaxing summer (but it was a bit isolating). So much so that I went back to work feeling ready. This summer is shaping up to be just as relaxing, not so alone. About to start my second week off and was thinking on what I can do to take the anti-stress I gain over the summer with me into the school year (yes I'm a teacher...High School.."gasp"...Math..."gasp"....shhhush I know lol). So the title is about taking the peace I find during the summe,r past the summer and into the rest of the year. The question mark is whether I can do it or not. LOL Shall see.
Upper deck with plants and sitting area.
Upper deck again showing my lovely hammock. Can't wait until the plants fill out and become colorful!
About the title...well last summer I had a super relaxing summer (but it was a bit isolating). So much so that I went back to work feeling ready. This summer is shaping up to be just as relaxing, not so alone. About to start my second week off and was thinking on what I can do to take the anti-stress I gain over the summer with me into the school year (yes I'm a teacher...High School.."gasp"...Math..."gasp"....shhhush I know lol). So the title is about taking the peace I find during the summe,r past the summer and into the rest of the year. The question mark is whether I can do it or not. LOL Shall see.
This summer I want to help heal myself emotionally as well as physically. I have made some in roads into those goals already. Walking, swimming, Zen/Meditative Yoga. I NEED to get back to my artwork. In the past it has healed me more then anything else and I desperately miss it. My knitting & yarn addiction is satisfying in that it relieves stress in the short term but does not do for me what painting & drawing does for me in the long term.
Something I am doing that is a first for me is that I am growing "things". Edible "things". Its a first for me. My Mom and younger sister have green thumbs and my best friend Kathy as well. I have always hated the idea of sticking my hands in the dirt. Buggies, wormies....ickies. BLAH :-P ~~~ In the past few years there have been so many scares with food and then wanting to go green I felt I had to do something to control my food and reduce waste. Sooo I now GROW THINGS. LOL. Edible types. I honestly didn't think that I was going to enjoy it as much as I have. Its relaxing to play with my plants. Who knew? (All those who are so into gardening. dugh).
Well thats it for my first post. I hope to post about my knitting, art (new and old), trips, friends, work. In general my life "stuff-age". Not really doing this for anyone other then myself.
Lower deck with my little greenhouse.
Something I am doing that is a first for me is that I am growing "things". Edible "things". Its a first for me. My Mom and younger sister have green thumbs and my best friend Kathy as well. I have always hated the idea of sticking my hands in the dirt. Buggies, wormies....ickies. BLAH :-P ~~~ In the past few years there have been so many scares with food and then wanting to go green I felt I had to do something to control my food and reduce waste. Sooo I now GROW THINGS. LOL. Edible types. I honestly didn't think that I was going to enjoy it as much as I have. Its relaxing to play with my plants. Who knew? (All those who are so into gardening. dugh).
Well thats it for my first post. I hope to post about my knitting, art (new and old), trips, friends, work. In general my life "stuff-age". Not really doing this for anyone other then myself.
Lower deck with my little greenhouse.Upper deck with plants and sitting area.Upper deck again showing my lovely hammock. Can't wait until the plants fill out and become colorful!
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