Well, here I sit . . . still in my recliner but feeling better day after day.  I went back to the doctor on Tuesday expecting to get the stitches removed . . . since they did make the appointment for me.  BUT (notice how that’s a big but), they wanted to know why I was back so early.  Excuse Me!  Y’all made the appointment, I’m just showing up as told.  They did remove the stitches from the top of my ear down to my chin . . . thank goodness, because the very last one was driving me nuts.  I now have an appointment for Friday morning to hopefully have the rest removed (probably the other 33 or something like that).

Did I tell you that Mallory finally shaved my head for me over the weekend?  I really kind of like it . . . it feels so neat to rub it one way and then the other.  Okay i know  . . . sick, sick, sick.  But one way it’s really soft and the other bristly.

BEWARE —- GRAPHIC DETAILS!

Now I wouldn’t do this for just anyone, but for you . . . . Her Royal Baldness!

Notice how that right eyebrow looks a little more perky that the left one?  Quite honestly, I think I may have still been on pain killers when this was done.  Those eyes do look a little glazed over!  Now the reason for the baldness  . . . this is how much they actually shaved my head the day of surgery.  I’m sorry, but half a Mohawk just didn’t do it for me!

You might as well share the entire adventure with me . . .   If you are wondering why all the stitches, I got a mini facelift to have enough skin to cover the hole made from the surgery.

I still haven’t been in the studio. Today I finished getting the Christmas decorations gathered up so they could be taken downstairs. As long as they aren’t setting out anymore I can handle it and they can be put away much later.

The laundry is still going tonight and I’m hoping beyond all belief, that I feel like walking into the studio tomorrow.  I’ve been making notes, storing stuff on my computer that I find to be interested, and have some fab ideas to get down on paper.    I’m feeling some bad girl humor coming your way (right after the CHA projects that I’m supposed to have done and don’t).

As I’ve been telling everyone who has called the last couple of days, I’m feeling better with each passing day.  Now that I’m off the pain killers and taking Motrin for the hurts and ows, each day is easier.  I only wish not that I could actually sleep the way I like  . . . all curled up on my right side (NOT my left and NOT on my back)!  uh don’t even go there okay . . . I’m thinking it for you!

As I sit here today in my recliner, still per doctor’s orders, I wish I had some stamping to show you. Truth be told, I have not walked into my studio in 3 weeks, and I’m so far behind with projects that I may never catch up. Luckily I work for some very understanding people who have given me a little extra time for some special projects.

Some of you asked about my “Bite Me” shirt. Quite honestly “bite me” is one of my favorite sayings and when I saw this shirt in a store in San Francisco I HAD to have it. On the back is a bigger Bite Me. I proudly wore this shirt when Stampin’ UP! Made all their changes and I decided not to sign the new contract. The brand of shirt is Crazy Shirts and is dyed in mild Chilies. It’s one of the most comfortable t-shirts I’ve ever owned.

Every year I think about what I want to accomplish the upcoming year. I’ve also noticed that a number of bloggers/designers pick one word for the year. I’ve thought about this as well, but have never been able to pick just one. While lolling in my drug induced state the last couple of days, a few words have come to mind. Believe (as believe in yourself, creativity, etc.) and Adventure. Up until recently I’ve always tried to live each day to its fullest. I’ve lost that over the last couple of years . . . my spontaneity to do anything at the drop of a pin or a phone call from a friend at midnight to go run here or there. I think its time once again to find that daring sense of adventure I had. So my word for this year will be ADVENTURE!

Miriam-Webster Dictionary describes it as:

Main Entry: ¹ad·ven·ture

Pronunciation: \əd-ˈven-chər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English aventure, chance, risk, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *adventura, from Latin adventus, past participle of advenire to arrive, from ad- + venire to come — more at come

Date: 14th century

1 a : an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks b : the encountering of risks <the spirit of adventure>
2 : an exciting or remarkable experience <an adventure in exotic dining>
3 : an enterprise involving financial risk

Personally I like to think of an adventure as being something exciting or remarkable. Truly each day is an adventure. Sometimes the adventure is complicated and troublesome and sometimes the adventure is spontaneous and fun. It is how one perceives the events of the day that makes the adventure. I also feel that creating is an adventure. You are exploring your own potential and making your own art in your own way. The flow of being immersed in what you are doing/creating, feeling energized and fulfilled by the process.

This year I ask you to join me in the adventure of every day life and creating. I’m sure we’re going to have some great adventures along the great. Was it Peter Pan (a/k/a Peter Panning) who said “to live is the greatest adventure of them all?” I know Helen Keller was the one who said “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

Her Royal BALDness

I liked that Daven – Her Royal Baldness!  Totally cracked me up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!