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Whimsy 365: Day 126
This morning was nuts! Ryan and I were going to Kettering University for Registration and had to be there at 8:45…or so we thought.
I finish my workout, shower, clean up after my sweet Daisy (she had a bit of an accident in the house so the floor needed cleaned up as well as her). I’m in the bathroom getting ready and Ryan says, “Their website states that it starts at 8:00”. At this point it’s already 7:15 and it takes 25 minutes to get there…and my hair is still wrapped in a towel, the dogs need fed and time outside to do their “business”, Athena needed dropped off at my Mom’s, the garbage needed taken to the road and neither Ryan or I have ate breakfast.
So we kicked it into high gear! I’ve never done my hair so fast in my life and while I finished up, Ryan did all the other things that needed done. We grabbed some toast with peanut butter and an apple for the drive. I called my Mom while in the car and she said she’d pick up Athena for us so that was a HUGE relief.
We arrive at Kettering, go inside to find out that the tours starts at 8:45 (which we didn’t need to do since a couple months ago he and I already went on one). The actual program didn’t start until 10am!! Lol! We just had to laugh at ourselves.
The website did read 8:00am but I think he was looking in the wrong spot. Anyway, it wasn’t a big deal. We had lots of time to talk and spend time together which we rarely get to do.
Blessings,
Teresa
Whimsy 365: Day 125
Puppy sitting for my Mom today. Emma and Athena are running the house while I sit at the dining room table and paint some watercolors wishing I had their energy!
While painting, I’m listening to an audio book called Troublemaker by Leah Remini. She was the star from King of Queens. The audio book is read by her which really brings the story to life. It’s about her life being raised in Scientology and how she left that church. I was always curious about what Scientology was all about….I knew some of the Hollywood stars were heavily involved in it and I knew it was ridiculous but I was curious as to their practices and why anyone would be drawn to it.
Her story is one of bravery. It was very interesting and a real eye opener to the church of Scientology.
Blessings,
Teresa
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Whimsy 365: Day 124
Today is Ash Wednesday the start of the Lenten Season.
“Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, which means “spring.” The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin his ministry.
Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection. In the early church, Lent was a time to prepare new converts for baptism. Today, Christians focus on their relationship with God, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of themselves for others.
Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days because each Sunday represents a “mini-Easter” and the reverent spirit of Lent is tempered with joyful anticipation of the Resurrection.”
I love this time of year. It is a time of inward reflection and growing my relationship with God.
Blessings,
Teresa
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Whimsy 365: Day 123
An addition to my Whimsy Chicks line. A couple of years ago I created a line of fun, whimsical girls in watercolor. I really enjoyed painting them but the sketching process is even more fun so I decided to add a few new ones. Below are some of the finished ones I created a couple years ago.
Blessings,
Teresa
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Whimsy 365: Day 122
Today is my beautiful mother’s birthday! Love you so much, Mom! Wishing you the best day and many more.
My Mom, My Friend
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Whimsy 365: Day 121
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I really don’t watch much football but I do love to watch the Superbowl….mostly the commercials 😉
Enjoy!
Teresa
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Whimsy 365: Day 120
Ha! Did you notice my note under the sketch. Well, I do think sometimes maybe I shouldn’t be posting my sketches because there are people that will steal an artist’s work and use it as their own. It’s happened to me many times in the past and I’m sure it will happen again. Here’s the thing…..it’s copyright protected…..doesn’t mean someone won’t steal it…but if I find out about it, I will go after them to cease and desist…..and if that doesn’t work, I do have a lawyer.
I’m not going to let thieves keep me from sharing my art with the world as God has intended me to do. He gave me the gift of art to be shared so that’s what I’ll do until the day I die. It makes me think of terrorists and their goal of making everyone so scared that they won’t travel or fly on planes. They want people to be filled with fear and well, terror. We can’t let evil prevail. Keep on living. Keep on Loving. Keep on Praying for Peace. Keep on Creating. Let God handle the rest.
Blessings,
Teresa
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Whimsy 365: Day 119
Sorry for all the Christmas sketches but this is the time of year (actually throughout the year) when I need to design for Christmas 2017. Crazy, isn’t it??
Spending time with some very special friends tonight. Can’t wait!
Happy Friday, friends! Hope you have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Teresa
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Whimsy 365: Day 118
Crazy weather we’re havin’! It was so warm yesterday (50ish) and today it’s snowing. Pure Michigan 🙂
I have to tell you, I am ridiculously swamped these days. We are gearing up for our show in Nashville where we sell my punchneedle and cross stitch patterns. We are bringing 200 of each new cross stitch and 150 of each new punchneedle pattern. I have 15 new XS and 10 new punchneedle so that’s a TON of work! I also need to finish the models!!
Also, Atlanta has proven to be VERY successful as I am getting a lot of requests for new art for products from my wonderful licensees. To see a video of why going to Atlanta is so valuable to a licensed artist, visit Gather, Dream Create.
The angel coloring book is getting a slllllooooowwwww start 🙁 and the e-course I am planning is on the back burner for now….at least until I meet all the art request deadlines.
Briahnna’s bridal shower and wedding are fast approaching and I feel unprepared!
Oh well, have faith. It all works out in the end…..according to His timing, right? (what would I do without my faith? I thank God for my Faith)
Blessings my friends,
Teresa
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Whimsy 365: Day 117
Today I posted a bloopers video over at Gather Dream Create. You can see me at my finest! lol!
Blessings,
Teresa
