2022 Happy To Be Here

The company I work for is offering technical training classes starting next March. There is an application process and getting in is competitive. I applied today. I find it highly unlikely that I will get accepted, but I want to try. If nothing else I will learn a few things about myself. There are a few caveats with this, one being that should I be accepted and pass the class, I would most likely need to relocate somewhere else in the country to get the job I would be training for. There are a lot of steps to pass before that is something to worry about. Other happy things from today: Keziah has been putting in extra time at the ceramics studio. She has sent a couple pictures and now has two pieces that look really good. Last weekend at the event there were many lovely scrolls that were given out. I took a few pictures and forgot to share them. I don’t have the artist information, but they are some very talented people.  It makes me happy to look at them. ☮ Currently re...

 The calligraphy practice has helped me improve on what little calligraphy I did, but I was getting very stressed about getting actual scrolls done.  In steps the friend that does the occasional scroll and happens to be in the studio below us.  He stepped up to the plate and created some nice scrolls for what I need them for.  Nothing elaborate, just simple in design (not that it isn't hard work) and beautiful.  No finished pictures until after they are given out.   I tried painting today too, so that I might be able to do something for these scrolls.  Unfortunately, none of these skills come naturally to me and I must practice if I want to do anything at all.  In the end, I am super happy that I at least tried.  Other happy things from today: The two bands that I finished weaving are off the loom and the ends are stitched so they hopefully don't unravel.  Keziah got the three that my friend wove today and they are in the van....

Most of today was spent at the studio which is pretty much always a good thing. Here are some happy things from today: I woke up early, that is, on time for a Monday. Before anyone else was up, I had a walk and went to the grocery store. The day was off to a good start. Keziah and I had our first ceramics class. Neither of us did well. That is why there is a class I guess. On weeks when we don't have an event to prepare for, we'll be able to practice on our own during non-class times.  It was fun, and that is what counts. At our studio I wove a bunch. I exceeded my goal a little for the day.  The second green and white band is about half done. Yay!  I've broken it down to how much I need to do every day to finish by Thursday.  There is something about the couch or the way I sit that makes it more comfortable to weave at the studio. I also practiced calligraphy more.  The letter g is weird.  I think it is getting a little better… ☮ Currently reading: ...