A Week Away

I usually spend  my vacations in an amazing city, running around,
seeing sites and never slowing down. This time was in Antigua
in the Caribbean. It really reminded me about the importance
of slowing down and just taking things as they come.
I used water soluble crayons for these and as I sat out they were
melting.... the shapes get getting blob-bier, it was fun
to see the result.

IF-Popularity

This guy is popular, Happy Valentines Day!

Chocolate and Migraines

I've written about my migraines before..I'm doing
a little better the past few weeks!! But the chocolate.
It's a trigger but I can't seem to keep away. I can
eliminate wine and dairy but not the chocolate. So
I'm putting it out here now so I remember and I'm
accountable... No more chocolate, and I'll see how I
am in a few weeks. It'll be interesting to see if this helps.

IF-Suspense

A chance encounter in the street, suspenseful....!

IF-Forward

I'm off tomorrow to visit my parents in Florida for the
weekend! Just following the sun! Going Forward...
Off with the sweaters,
the flip flops are out! I'm happy.

IF-Twirl

Twirl, The word reminded me of the little
ballerina music box I had as a girl, all pink
and gauzy, with a mirror behind her.The
music played and she twirled when you
opened the box. The first page of a brand
new sketchbook...
.....Monday, I just added the twirling girls,
we used to twirl around till we were so dizzy.
Now I think I'd throw up from that...It was fun
though.

Hopeful

I'm not complaining here, just explaining.... about not working,
not blogging, not really living.  The month of December and the
beginning of January were basically lost to Migraine... I just let
it go and tried not to stress on top of it, that just makes it worse.
The good news is that during it all I started going to acupucture
with the most amazing, intuitive, experienced woman, Dody.
I've had a week (1 week!!!! even that little seems amazing to me)
basically headache free. I did things, and saw friends, and cooked
meals, the small things seem SO special when you have chronic
pain for so long. I started drinking green juices daily, green tea
and raw veggies. getting all the toxins out.
 My head isn't there for drawing yet, but I'm trying to get there,
and trying not to worry about not being there. I'm feeling hopeful
that the bad stretch is over.....