September 24, 2015

Jamie 

What an unexpected joy! Justin and his dad came to choir last night and sang California Dreaming by the Mamas and the Papas with Sylvia and I. This was likely a one-and-only occurrence, which made it all the more special.

 A very bad day. Worried and feeling like crap. ~ Suzie

September 23, 2015

Jamie 

It was kind of hilarious to be coaching all my clients with this peanut gallery looking at me!

 

Shannon
Continuing with trying to draw daily, or as close to daily as I can get. This one I feel proud of because I stopped when I realized I really needed to rest. I'm not proud of the fact the perspectives off and that it shows a GIANT torso, but I might be able to fix all that. But that is something to try tomorrow. Today, back to resting.

Suzie

I bought this mini chalkboard when I was at Michaels with my friend Kris and am using it to display earrings for my store. I used Pixelmator to do the text since nobody needs to see my bad handwriting. Despite feeling like crap, I got a couple of photos done and two new items up at the boutique. Now it is time for a hot bath and lemon balm tea before bed.

September 22, 2015

Jamie 

Back to my regular schedule in the studio means back to early mornings and wow, you can sure feel the season changing. It's back to getting up in the dark. Luckily, I get to witness this and that makes it just a little better :)

Shannon
Yesterday was a long, long, long day. Actually felt more like 3 separate days instead of one! I am sure after a time my memory of it will be a fuzzy as this picture!

Suzie

My first day of art school was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. I went in all smiles and happy but soon realized that even though I tried to participate in the conversations going on, people were getting a weird vibe from me or something. They all grouped together far away from me, making conversation uncomfortable. I felt alienated almost immediately.

To watch the teacher required standing above her and I was in terrible pain immediately. I found a way to watch sitting down thanks to a nice guy in the class but it was too late. It hurt like crazy. I realized I probably wasn't going to make friends in the class and focused on this being fun whimsical Suzie time. Everything else is icing on the cake.

September 21, 2015

Jamie

Yesterday was a big family celebration for David's birthday and a real treat because Chris is here.  It was so special to have everyone together. We had a wonderful time.

Shannon
I've been continuing to create drawings while watching movies. I really get inspired, but it does pull me away from the film and sometimes I have to rewind to re-watch bits and pieces. But, for this one I really like how the drawing turned out so it was totally worth it.

Suzie

Took me quite a while to photograph this brooch in a way that makes me happy. I really appreciate your comment about my latest Etsy idea Jamie. I think I'm going to write the publication (I'll comment on that later when I feel better). This brooch is the first time jewelry really spoke directly to me of its magic and meaning. I was out with mom and dad on my birthday and we were at some kind of flea market sale, I think in a mall. I fell in love with this brooch because the rhinestones reminded me of garnet, my birthday crystal. I could stop admiring it. The guy at the booth heard it was my birthday and gave it to me for free. It had a missing rhinestone which mom quickly pointed out to me but I didn't care. This is one of the few talismans that have come into my life and I'm starting to understand why now, after all these years. I don't hold onto a lot of things but this? This I could not let go of. I'm so glad I still have it.

September 20, 2015

Jamie

Everything gets cuter - and a little more complicated - with kittens.

September 19, 2015

Jamie

Yesterday I had such a good time going out to lunch with my friend Annabel. For years we've been getting together once a month but for the past while we haven't been able to make it work. What a treat to finally have a good catch-up out at Grapefruit Moon. Afterwards, I braved going to the music store all by myself in search of my just-right guitar. I went to two stores and ended up investing in a higher quality 3/4 guitar with a beautiful sound. Now I'm ready to return to class this week.

Shannon
It was so nice to get my new computer 100% set up today! I have had it for a bit, but I had to do some transitional stuff and download programs, etc so it took some time to get it right where I wanted it to be. I bet it will take another week or two to know that I've got everything the way I want it, but so far it's working wonderfully. It's soooooo quiet and it boots up so quickly I feel completely spoiled. Well worth the investment and I look forward to using it smoothly and efficiently.

September 18, 2015

Jamie 

What a relief to have Escher home safe and sound. It was so hard to leave him overnight in emergency but I knew it was best. He was so terrified I thought he'd hide under the bed for three days but instead he just seems glad to be home. Wonderful!

 

Shannon
I almost have no pictures from this day! But if it's a weekday, I have my morning pages pic. So here is that!

Suzie

Been having lots of fun making jewelry and picking up stuff for the boutique. I have a friend who might want to buy this piece and if not, it'll go up some time next week. I love how the back of this belt piece I bought looks so much like a High Tea tray. Oh and I made those cinnamon buns myself! Seriously, I am having so much fun. Just wish my pain wasn't so bad. It was a sad day on Thursday but I tried to stay positive and keeping going. Just wish I had heard from Reg about the funeral.