For this year anyway … Each year I add to our growing gardens/flower beds/landscaping. Since our house is in the middle of what used to be a hay field, I’ve had lots of planting to do. In the first few years, I would surround the house with annuals – in pots, no less. I quickly …
So … I seem to have fallen into a strange routine. I’ve been sleeping 11+ hours on Mondays. This is bizarre to me, as I typically function on 4-7 hours of sleep and then magically wake up, whether I want more or not … My only complaint is that I’m waking up at strange hours …
So, I had 5 kids today – as I casually pointed out to the husband … “you’re acting like a child!” – and he agreed !! Alright buddy, what do you need? A nap, a time out … what??? Meanwhile, we got through our photo-shoot with pups! Some cute pics, despite the ‘number 1 child’ …
And so, the insomnia returns … It’s 3am. The house is sleeping. My studio is still 94 degrees, as the kilns are ramping down. And I can’t sleep. I’ve perused the ‘net, cleaned the studio, played with dogs and puppies, had a cocktail or two (or was it three … ???), and still – WIDE …
Woke up refreshed and renewed after sleeping 11 hours … now ready to embrace the ABCs of Life … Since I woke up at 630am (such an unnatural hour to wake up), I started working in the kitchen. I made a batch of what I lovingly refer to as ‘Monkey Juice’. What started out years …
I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it … The heat press came today – YAY!! Meet Mr. DC16AP … isn’t he cute? We did some rearranging in the studio to give him a good home. And even though my much needed ‘heat tape’ has not yet arrived, I couldn’t wait to play, but …
Having slept 14 hours … I feel like a new me – for now. My heat press arrives tomorrow. I’m excited – and rearranging the studio to accommodate this new toy. I’ve already received some substrates in the mail – I’m all set to play. (To which, I need to remember the next time I’m …