Always harder than it seems.

These last couple of weeks have been crazy.

My last and finally roommate moved in, Manndi Jo. She completes our household full of art majors. She is funny, clever, and quick. I like her and think we shall keep her around.

This weekend was spent out and about. Friday night the art girls came over for dinner and talk. Ran out of propane but the oven does just the same. Saturday night was April and D's going away party. The place was packed and dinner was good. It made me realize how much they both will be missed. They are wonderful people and have touched so many lives. I didn't realise until last night how much I will miss them. Yesterday was spent with the family, Mom, Dad, Thomas, Rachel, Miss Michael, Rosie and Tim. Good times. I think April finally let the tears come. she has been holding them in. We wept with each other for a little bit then I sat back in D's cushy leather seats and cried myself into quiet.

I realized this is not a good bye but an until then. April will be back before we all know it but in the mean time she has to go on living her life and this is the one she chose. It will be good for her.

So Started three of my four big canvases. I think I will go paint on them a little this morning. It is always peaceful in studio...or at least it was as of Friday. I am happy where I am and what I am doing. You were right. Smooth is my thing. I just had to be the one to decide that.

Work in the dishroom today. My favorite. Then off to sculpture studio to set stuff up and clean stuff out.

I hope to post some more work later this week. And maybe a few family pictures.

I dreamt of you last night. It felt so surreal. It makes me wonder what if's.

Coffee has gotten cold so I guess it is time to go.

Thank you for your call. It was a pleasant surprise!

Enjoy your Monday,
Love, B

Tricep Dips

Been awhile...

Yet again no studio this week. That makes three weeks.
Excuses, excuses.
I have been thinking of it non-stop though. I guess that is something.
I am purchasing some ripped 2x6's from Stef for stretcher bars. I am also buying two already made stretcher bars off her. One even has canvas! So I just need to find images to put on them!

I plan on getting in there this weekend to at least stretch, get both of them gessoed, and ready to go. That will be three canvas down and only five left to think about making. I know I need another 6x7 ft and a 5x7 ft. So I will only need to figure out three more sizes...first I need to figure out photos.

I have some up on my wall now...six to be exact. four belong and two just don't feel quite right. I am not sure but the photos I really like all just have this certian light and dark to them. They are revealing without being risque. I have decided that is not what I am looking for. I don't want to shock...I just want to let it be.

So photos and studio tomorrow.

Personal training is kicking my butt. I am so sore today. We are on day two of our three day stretch of workouts. It was another full body day but different muscle groups. It feels good to workout, but somedays I just want to get out and run. Just go and be on my own. I guess there is no law that says I can't workout by myself and then go to P.T. sessions too.

Made myself dinner tonight. It has been awhile since I have had to do that. It felt good. I need to take stock and find my old recipies for certian things. Hotdogs are always good but I wish I had mac and cheese to go with it...wait! I have elbow noodles, milk and butter...Oh man I am golden! Maybe Mac-n Cheese tomorrow with grilled hotdog and some veggies...maybe tomatoes?

Not sure, but I have much produce from home! I am excited about that. I need fruit though...Bananas! Extra Green please! Maybe some peaches too...mmmm yes.

Kim, is all moved in to her new digs down in OK. She has cute furniture or so she says.

April and D are all moved out of 517 Vattier Street. It is quiet without them here. My new roomie, Brigitte, left me alone till Tuesday. I have the house all to my lonesome till then. I like the quiet. I have gone to leaving stuff where I want to though and I will have to mend my ways quickly before people get back.

Rhona and Vicky are coming over tomorrow night. Fire pit, roasted cat pillows, and some girl talk.

I have lots of mail to be mailed out tomorrow...sheesh. The Post Office is going to love me.

Well hell, its late and I have more to say but I have rambled on long enough,

-b