Happy Day you Turkey

Hope you are having a great thanksgiving and be thankful for all the little things.

Namaste'

Dede

Storm in a Teacup

Yes, that the name of a Red Hot Chilli Peppers song...but it's how I've been feeling. Long story - lost paycheck, yadda yadda (catch up on Facebook)...but it's made me extremely anxious and freaking out.

They are sending me a back-up check that I should get on the 20th (Friday). Which means I can get back in my life.

I have been painting a lot. My "goth" painting turned out very pretty and quite silver and almost mirror like, which is very interesting. Once I finish I'll post.

I did a felted purse from a felted wool sweater - which is very cool and the opening is the v-neck of the sweater and the handle looks like a hood almost with kilt pins. I'll be taking pix and posting tomorrow. I need to figure out the best way to showcase it for sales.

Have you looked at my etsy site and bought something for the Holidays? Please do. www.artbydede@etsy.com .


Have a good day tomorrow.

Namaste'

Dede

Posted on Etsy

I now have my original paintings/Canvases posted on Etsy.

You can purchase them there.

www.artbydede.etsy.com

Thanks!

I'm a free spirit - but some need more meds.....

I guess today in South Dallas (between Downtown and Oak Cliff) where I live there needs to be more meds.

I was at the bank drive through and a lady with about 10 bags, well pretended to flash me (but she was fully dressed)....and she was talking to herself and strutting about like she was a model. She was rail thin and most likely homeless (I live in a highly concentrated homeless area.)

Then a few blocks away I saw a man (I think) in a bright pink wig (Neon) that was not brushed - just kinda thrown on walking with a baby buggy (well one of those umbrella kinds) with nothing in it. He too was carrying on a conversation.

About every block there was some character to think, "Hmmmm - may be we need to spike the water."

I often feel anxious, depressed and crazy - but I do that in reality...most of the time <3

Dede

Crazy Hippie

I feel like the crazy hippie. I fall asleep early now (by midnight) - wake about 3 to paint, then back to bed until 9 or so. Had a medical procedure where they had to insert a drain to remove fluid from my stomach - well a stoma. Fun huh. (NOT.)

I have been making 6"x6" Ceramic Tile Trivets or just tiles and having fun while watching a little television in the evening. Also painting tiles. And last night broke out the sewing maching and started working on a felted wool sweater purse. It's really cute. Working on 2 really.

Accepted to Grad School and I start Nov 24th (week from Tuesday) - online. I'm working on my MA in Psychology at University of the Rockies.

Waiting still for my LTD check - about 10 days late. I mean the cupbards are bare. Oh well. Guess I'll lose some weight. I feel for the dogs they are having to eat dog food. Wonder what Iams tastes like? LOL
Is it vegetarian - don't think so.

I think I need a new bag to go with those new sunglasses....

I Like:

Love Jungle Large Tote by Betseyville Handbags

New Sunglasses.

Never thought of myself as one that loves sunglasses, but have noticed about 10 pair in various shapes, sizes and colors in my car, bag, desk....  Then I fell in love with a paid of Betsey Johnson Sunglasses and they were half price and I bought them (a month or so ago).  I LOVE them.  So much fun.  So Glam.  So Luxe.  So Fierce.

I am woman hear me roar!!!!!

New Fantastic Rotary Cutter by Dritz

Dritz Rotary Cutter 45mm and Replacement Blade
Cutting tool with replacement blade.

This rotary cutter has a 45mm size blade with a safety lock. It has a cushion handle. The blade is pressure sensitive. The blade is Tungsten-carbon steel, double-honed for maximum sharpness. This tool can cut single or multiple layers of fabric in any direction. You can select a light or heavy duty cut by moving the lock switch left or right. When not using the cutter it is important to make sure the blade is in a locked position. The blade is very sharp so make sure your worktable is prepared or use a cutting mat. Note that once unlocked the blade engages automatically when pressure is applied.

www.Dritz.com

Raining

I guess we need the rain. We will be ready for the winter -- although farmers almanac says we will have a wet winter. Nice lazy day to get some rest.

My eye is doing better from the fall. So that's good.

Send good thoughts to my friend Dana in Oklahoma City area - she's having brain surgery next week. She has to have part of her skull removed. I might try to get up there and see her.

Remember to fall back this Sunday morning! One extra hour to sleep or do as you please!!!!

Namaste'

Dede

What A Day!!!

Being off work health challenges - and doing it all alone, has to be one the biggest life stressors. Or maybe it just feels like way because I have all the other biggies stacked right there too.

Today I got a letter that stated that my ex-employer said that I left voluntarily, so I was not qualified for the lower rate of Cobra insurance. I just sat in a chair in the corner of our lobby where I live and couldn't stop crying. My mind was racing with the options that I felt I had. Move, sell everything, ignore my pain and issues and just get another job... regardless of my health....so many things.

Then I came upstairs and I called the lady @ Cobra services. It's not a done deal, but she says that if I didn't resign and if I got a letter telling me x date I would be terminated because I can't come back to work because of health....then that that does qualify me for the lower rate (35% of what I was going to have to pay.)

I think my nervous system is just shot. Just too many jolts to the system. All my hair is falling out. I'm going tomorrow to cut it uber short (pixie) and a new FB friend is sending me this shampoo that helps cancer patients grow and thicken hair.

Night friends....
Namaste'