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2021

 


First blog of the new year...
Today I return to work after a 2 week break. I'm actually ready to hit a routine and schedule again. This was the first year, in a really long stretch of years, that I did not kill myself over everyone's commissions over the holidays. It was SO NICE! I enjoyed a break like everyone else!
Granted I did squeeze in a little job here and there but it was for the most part a relaxing winter break.
It's a new year and I'm in a weird state of flux right now about some things. I do have a new piece up at a new gallery called Cold Soda.
My first Bearded Dragon to kick off the new year. All pieces in the group show are $200 and split between venue and artist - so it's a great way to collect and support the local art scene affordably.

Just a quick update today because I've missed expressing myself in words. Facebook took away my NOTES feature and I feel a little stranded. Maybe brain dumping to a real journal will be just as therapeutic? I don't have the luxury of therapists so blogging/journaling will have to do.
Busy day, staying fit and active... Safely engaged with work and others... Totally not hiding in my hole feeling fearful and destroyed. .. But feeling like time must be used wisely and positively...This is a time to be a warrior in your own life. If I say the words "carpe diem" too much this year.... It still won't be enough.
Enjoy your week friends... And carpe diem!


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