Blog/Journal Type Entries

Arrivals/Departures

Yesterday, we went back to the apartment to tidy up and get everything ready for my mother in law's brief overnight visit. I wanted to be further along in the art department, but alas, I am letting go of my need to go way above and beyond. So it is what it is.

Are there still unpacked boxes in the dining area? Yes. Are there large concentrations of framed art on the walls, also followed by vast empty wall space? Also yes. There are also stacks and boxes of framed art and family photos we need to hang.

It's presentable, though. And that's okay. I am working on being okay with things being just ok.

Good news came yesterday as we were driving home. Rick was asked to take on the restoration of Sid Krofft's collection of puppets. THE Sid Krofft. The friend who messaged Rick asked if we might be willing to relocate to NEW ORLEANS so that Rick can teach fabrication and design to employees at a production company.

It would be a good professional opportunity for Rick, but honestly, Louisiana is a red state, plus the heat, humidity, and hurricanes. So I am pretty sure that we will be turning that down. But it's cool to think about what life there would look like.

When we got back to the Canyon House, Rick showed me a free photo editing tool which is similar to Photo Shop and let me tell you- it ignited a spark in me I haven't felt toward my creative endeavors in YEARS. I practiced with some product photos I needed simple edits for, and spent the rest of the afternoon- until after six, just editing photos and working on reselling stuff.

I tasked Rick with preparing dinner, as I planned something easy. He grilled cheddar brats and warmed pretzel buns. There was leftover salad from the night before, so I took a few minutes to add cheese, croutons, and my homemade ranch dressing to it. Simple but yummy.

I have to get pretty before I go into therapy at 10:30, then when I am through, Rick will be back with his mother. We're going to show her the apartment, then take her to lunch and then dinner. Rick will spend the night at the apartment with his mom, and then leave for the airport in the morning from there.

Then it's five days alone for me. I want to be productive. I am hoping I can start on my upcycled shopping bag project while he is gone. He has said he's willing to buy me a sewing machine so I can hopefully turn this into a business venture. We shall see.