a bit of an absence

My inner Eeyore would like to have a word before I get on with this post: The good thing about taking herbs & supplements when you feel an illness coming on is that you don't get the full force of a cold or flu. The bad part is that you don't get that sense of recovery either.You can just feel "kinda sick" for a long time. I hate when the kids are miserably sick (though thankfully they're better now). I can handle the nastiest toxic spill of a dirty diaper, but cleaning up vomit makes me want to do the same.It's gotten cold. I don't like the cold when it's too cold and north windy for bike riding. I don't like grey skies. Not today anyhow. I'm annoyed with my wacky messed up equilibrium that doesn't seem to like the cold or grey either. Ok, I'm done. I don't want to give the impression that my life is all chai tea, butterflies, lovey dovey Jesus and rainbows. Mmmm....chai tea.  That sounds good right now. Otherwise I'm doing pretty good- how about you?

I did this writing style test on what is written on my blog and it came out ESJT. Interesting, as I nearly always test INFP. Maybe the test is wrong.

My painting is taking a rest. I have other projects this time of year. Things to make. Like these unfinished necklaces:

 

I was just drawing on the wood previously, but found that I can draw on paper and sort of decoupage a design onto the wood. I also can use old designs I've printed out as long as they're the type that don't bleed when wet. It's been fun experimenting with that. I'm happy with the results so far.

I'm not doing much wood burning anymore. The garage is like an icebox. I also got concerned about the fumes that might be coming off this commercial industrial chemically treated wood products I buy when I did woodburn. I can really get bummed out when I think how contaminated our world is becoming.

I've been working on my Christmas design too on the computer. That's what I've been up to lately creative-wise. How about you?

Comments

[whitney]

I just have to keep saying this... becasue its sooo true... I love your work Cheryl!!! I think I need to come for a visit soon... I miss you!! Maybe some chai tea?
PS we have finally moved into our house on the farm... woo hoo!!!