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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

After a blistering heat wave it seems fall is in the air this morning--56 degrees and its still raining outside. Feels refreshing but I am not ready to let summer go.

Today is a day for me. First yoga, then a quick stop at the library to use the internet service for uploading some big file. Then a stop at work to see if they have finally posted next week's schedule (!) I'll take Annie along and it the rain has let up like the prediction we'll have a walk. That'll take up the morning and I'll have the afternoon in the studio.

Exercise opportunities have been minimal but I am hanging in at goal. I haven't been tracking my meals in August and so far, so good. I would really like to be able to maintain without that chore but I know if I start to show any gain I will need to get back to the constant tracking.

  

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EPATTHER 8/10/2011 10:07AM

Hi Kathie, I also have not been tracking for over a month now. I seem to staying between 131-133 without too much effort. I still would like to maintain at 130 or below, but with traveling and crafting season in full swing, I'm just hoping to not HAVE to add that to my plate (no pun intended)! Since my dress for the wedding is a size 8 (and it doesn't stretch), it should keep me in line in the coming months! :-) The only alterations I need are hemming and they need to take in the waist area a little bit. I sent you a private message with all the details...you should have it by now. My sister's blog spot is: dots-pots.blogspot.com. The lanterns on her page are a sample of her work. A candle is placed inside each one that illuminates the cut outs beautifully. Each one represents a historical window from Salem's many historical sites. She has recently expanded her inventory with other pieces and works with many different clays, glazes, and colors. I hope you enjoy looking at this artform. Report Inappropriate Comment

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Tuesday, August 09, 2011

I have the meals for the week planned. Nothing fancy but all nutritious. I have gorgeous peaches so I am going to grill some with pork chops. I am going to make a peanut noodle stir-fry with the leftover satay. I am thawing some Brunswick Stew (Weight Watcher recipe). And then there's the rest of of the squash lasagne from last night. Lentil soup for lunch or leftovers.

Its good to have that done. Sometimes I enjoy the challenge of finding new recipes and other times I just want something easy. Guess which kind of week this is?

  

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KATHIE_B 8/10/2011 8:10AM

Elaine, Sounds like a most productive shopping trip. How soon is the wedding? Report Inappropriate Comment

EPATTHER 8/9/2011 6:09PM

Hey Kathie, I've been up in MA for a week visiting family and bridal gown shopping for my daughter. We had a successful day - in 3 hours we had the bridal gown, the bridesmaids gowns and my gown as well! That's what I call power shopping! I need to catch up on your blogs. Once again, your blogs stopped coming through to my email...I have to keep resubscribing. Hope you are well. Seems you are keeping very busy. My sister is an artist and I showed her your artwork on line when I was up in MA - she loved what she saw! Talk to you soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHARIBEAR2 8/9/2011 12:18PM

Yum! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Monday, August 08, 2011

Yesterday got worse before it got better. Looking back now its pretty funny. There was an opening at the art center in the afternoon. I wasn't terribly excited about the exhibit but I knew there would be snacks there, particularly home-made cookies and brownies. I would get the sugar fix I was craving and since I'd be eating in front of a lot of people I would limit myself to one or two and the damage would be minimal.

We got there and the artist was giving a talk. The place was like an oven. A sign said to keep the door closed because the AC was on but it was stifling. We could barely hear the artist. He had a soft voice and spent a good deal of time in one-on-one dialog with someone in the corner. What I did hear was exceedingly boring. After 45 minutes of this he showed no signs of stopping so we left. I never got near the cookies. LOL.

Today the craving is gone. A good night's sleep helped a lot. Its a new day, a new week. The heatwave is over and I have a bit more energy.

  

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Sunday, August 07, 2011

I think its going to be one of "those days." First, the dog alarm did not go off. The coffee was set to start brewing at 6:30 and that normally activates Charlie and Annie. They anticipate breakfast and so I get up and start my day. But I worked late last night and went to bed much later than normal so I guess they wanted to sleep in. I woke up with less than a half hour to get cleaned up and ready for church. So I flew out of here without breakfast.

I wanted to change as soon as I got home since its so hot and muggy. When I took off the bracelet I bought yesterday at the art fair, it slipped out of my hands and hit the tile floor and the stones shattered!

If there was anything sweet in this house I would devour it instantly. In my imagination I am sitting with a big dish of ice cream instead of my glass of water. I could bake brownies but its so wretched hot that the thought of turning on the oven is too much. So I will ride this out the only way I can---to the studio to lose myself in the process. But oh, for something sweet to that the edge off this day.

  

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Saturday, August 06, 2011

I've made up my mind to take a risk. I am going to enter my portfolio into competition for one of 32 spots in a show. The artists who are selected will asked to create a special piece for the exhibit. The theme is "Seasonal Palette" and its too dear to my heart to pass up.

But its scary. I'd like to say say I have thick skin and can handle rejection. But the truth is that it hurts. Whenever I enter a show I have to set myself up for the possibility that the juror won't like my work. And this time if I am chosen then I will have to measure up to expectation. Its different than having completed work selected for a show.

So either way I have to face emotional issues: rejection, elation, worry. And, as a recovering emotional eater this is risky business. But if I want this level of exposure I need to be able to handle these thing. So here goes.

  

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SHARIBEAR2 8/9/2011 12:20PM

Good luck....and I hope you enjoy the experience and results. Report Inappropriate Comment

ONECATSHORT97 8/6/2011 12:13PM

Good for you..willing to take that risk. The work that you have displayed here is beautiful and whether you are chosen or not, that remains a fact. I remember the stress when my younger daughter had to submit her portfolio as part of the admissions process for F.I.T., but she made it through and it was worth it. I have all the confidence in you! Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment