Ok, so it’s been another long lapse since I last wrote. I am being true to form I guess. There are some new events on the horizon – first and foremost, I will officially be retired on 10/22/09 and all I can say is GREAT GOD ALMIGHTY! FREE AT LAST! You have no idea how happy that is making me! I’ve been walking on clouds since I signed the papers a few weeks ago. WAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I so cannot wait for this major life shifting event, so I can begin to redefine my life along the lines of doing what the hell I want to do when I want to do it. I plan to take a year off from work of any kind, get my affairs in order, and mainly just bum it. But we’ll see – if the economy keeps spiraling down as it has been, I will probably find work (if I can) for a short time to pay off whatever charge bills I have. Once I do that, it’s back to being a bum.
The second big event for me that’s coming up fast is another art retreat – this time I’m going up to Conneticut for 5 days over the Columbus day weekend (10/8-12/2009) to attend the Art Is…You retreat. I have a total of 7 classes to attend! (I’m going to be dead meat when I get home!). I will be taking 4 classes with Keith LoBue (I think his artwork is awesome!) to learn the techniques of copy machine etching, weathering and distressing, handmade rivets, and papering techniques. I am also taking classes with Kecia DeVeney (soldering techniques for charm making and more), Taryn Reece (altered art charm techniques) and Janette Schuster (transfering images made on a copy machine onto metal surfaces). I am very excited about these workshops because I’m going to learn alot of new techniques that I can apply not only to my own artwork but to my jewelry making as well. Plus, the theme of the retreat is Alice In Wonderland – one of my absolute favorites!! and next year the theme is going to be The Wizard of Oz. So, this looks to be a very, very cool retreat! here’s a link to their website, and their theme poster http://www.art-is-you.com/
So, that’s about all that is new. I will definitely post pictures like I did for Art & Soul of what I make at the retreat when I get back In case I don’t have a chance to make another post before then, I will close with asking you this: have you made the time to spend time with your mom and dad lately? Do it now, while you still can!!!
congratulations on your upcoming retirement! how awesome will that be!! i hope you do just truly “bum” it for a while. i think every one deserves to do that once in their life time.
hey, thanks so much for taking the time to visit my blog you!!! and thank you for the wishes. i truly cannot wait – and I”m crunching numbers tomorrow to see if i can retire earlier – on 10/7 – instead. I am soooooooo looking forward to staying up late, sleeing in late and generally just bumming it!!!!! woooohoooo!!!
Congrats on the retirement, Cookie – enjoy it. It’s still a few years off for me yet (unless I happen to win a lottery…)
thanks, Scotty! your time will come, too, and faster than you think!! the closer I got to my date of emancipation, time just seemed to swift by. before you know it, you’ll be doing the same happy dance i’m doing now. hugs & a smooch, you!
great to see new posts from you and congrats on the new chapter in your life… a wonderful creative journey filled with joy and happiness!
wow those classes sound so fun! wished i could find similar ones in my area (and time to do so :p) 
have a beautiful autumn and good luck with everything! *hug* xoxo 