Chin Up

This weekend we got our crate. It's exciting to finally get your stuff. The bummer is...most items of importance were damaged or broken, and many were not replaceable. Life's lesson here..  in a few days you learn that letting go is more important than hanging on to things that just cannot be changed or fixed. Again living in the moment and adjusting your attitude really does make a difference. Right now all I see is a comfy couch, a great reading chair, my awesome desk, a couple of warm rugs, and a few fix it projects. I do hope Shanghai has a great glass shop. One fragile piece that made it was my crucifix, go figure Jesus made it without a knick or scratch.
Speaking of keeping your chin up...  I have sighed up for this Art Class that last like 12 weeks and I have 5 under my belt. So far I am pretty bad! Each class Miss Monica teaches a new medium and I keep thinking I will be good at this new one she introduces. Well, I am not!! I am in this class with 7 other ladies who are amazing and their work is beautiful. Mine is about at a first grade level. I always have a messy station, paint, pastels, water, you name it on my clothes, in my hair, and on my face. Yes, again I am the only adult who is a mess. I try to tell myself ... it is not what the others are doing as long as I see progress. Well, I go to the car with my still life of pastel fruit. Thinking not bad as I had shadows and highlights, so feeling pretty good about my artwork. Johnny, my driver said "Is that an apple and fruit?  I think..... it is o.k." I just laugh. One thing Johnny does not do is sugar coat anything. That is why I like him so much. This week's class is watercolors.... Thank Goodness they wash off easy!!

Hey.. I did go to a Pearl and Knot Jewelry making class today and I am good at making knots. A little harder than you might think. Don't ask me to teach you. I can't remember. God help me. I tried to show my neighbor when I got back and let's just say I ended up giving her the necklace it was easier.  Chin up! Cheers My Friends