'sup? by Stephanie

On Thursday, I was on my way to my PPD follow-up and the art store when Katie spotted me at the bus stop on her way home from work.  She turned around and told me to hop in; she'd take me where I needed to go so I wouldn't have to be out in the heat.  Have I told you lately just how much I like Katie?!?!  She's such a great person who goes out of her way to help everyone, not because she feels she has to, but because she wants to.

I popped into Occ Health so Alessandra could check out her handiwork (above) and I could collect my final $10 pittance.  The bruise doesn't hurt, but I forget it's there and when I catch a glimpse of it, I think there's a bug on my arm.  I've been freaked out several times by this gnarly thing!

Then, it was off to Meininger's to pick up my canvas and some paint.  It was sensory-overload with the vast array of art supplies available.  I picked up several tubes of acrylic paint, a set of brushes, a pallate and a couple of credit card holders.  Yeah, I know, not an art supply, but a splurge just the same!

On a day when I could have been baking in the sun for hours and inhaling various diseases on the germ tube (RTD bus), Katie was my saving grace.  I was back home within an hour and happily busting out a practice canvas.  It's not worth posting, but I will do so when I produce something that is.

Another creative endeavor I'm tinkering with is making fragranced oils you can wear like perfume.  Rachael (a nurse I work with) makes her own blend and it smells wonderful.  Although she opts to use florals, I prefer citrus, sweets, and musks.  I purchased some oils from http://www.wellingtonfragrance.com/ as she recommended and have her "recipe" on hand.  Now, it's time to create!

I know I've talked about finding my passion and my path in this life.  I am 100% sure that I was put on this Earth to create.  I'm so content when I am putting my brain through a creative workout that is spilling onto whatever medium is at task, be it cooking, painting, drawing, jewelry making, writing, etc.  I am most happy when I do my own thing in my own time.

My mantra:  I have found my creative calling and I have turned it into a very lucrative career.

Off to the races!

Well, not the races, but I'm getting ready to go to Occ Health for my final PPD study follow-up and my big $10 participation check.  Then, it's off to Meininger's for my canvas and painting supplies.  Back to the ole homestead, and maybe out tonight with Katie.  I have a somewhat busy day ahead of me, so I better get crack-a-lackin'!!!

Sorry the update is lame for the one, maybe two people reading this.  I hope to create some works of art and I'll post pics.  More later on other creative endeavors I'll be working on.

What a shame!

I've been in a real funk lately with no signs of improvement on the horizon.  At this moment, it would be a great time to cry.  Unfortunately, I have to work tonight, therefore it's not a good time to do so.

It's pretty damn sad when you have to schedule time to feel...

I had to take a detour

After much agonizing and rationalizing, I have decided not to start college this fall - maybe not at all.  To be honest, I enrolled thinking it would ignite something inside me.  I'm still searching for my passion and I know being a desk jockey is not it.  A minimum commitment of four years and thousands of dollars doesn't feel right to me without knowing for sure what I want to do for the rest of my life.  I've entertained dozens of career possibilities, but none has piqued my interest enough for forever.

*sigh*  Now, I just have to figure out what it is I do want to do...