I'm leaving in under an hour for my art classes. I tried to take a nap twice now this afternoon but I just can't do it. If I can, I will write about the classes when I get home.
About the Waterpik, I think I'm getting the hang of it, or more likely the device has me fairly well trained. I don't understand what I'm doing differently now, but whereas I had water all over the bathroom and myself, it is now very well controlled. I think I like using it, and hope there is a noticeable improvement when I visit the dentist in 6 months.
I had such a relaxing morning, and didn't rush or do anything except eat my breakfast and get ready for my day, which started at the gym. I kept this walk to about 3.5 mph and for some reason I walked the same distance as when I set the speed higher for part of the walk. I start out slow and raise it by .1 of a mile at a time, thus not noticing that I'm going appreciably faster. It's amazing how easy it is to fool an old lady sometimes. I have had a steady ache in the calf muscle of my right leg since yesterday, and can't figure out what I did to cause it.
Michael's messed up on their scheduling of classes, evidently something they do frequently. When I arrived I found that the class was for kids, so I came home and went back in time for the "2nd class". I think I'm going to love it. There are a group of about 4-6 regulars who come every week and paint for 2 hours. Two of these people are professional from the standpoint that they sell a lot of their work and are entered into art shows. The instructor had time to spend with me working on my first attempt, which I will hope to finish when I go back next week or the following. This is more what I had in mind - an ongoing class with the same people. The instructor is very encouraging and no matter what my level of talent turns out to be (or maybe not much at all) I'm going to enjoy myself immensely!
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My daughter-in-law is an artist and she likes nothing better than her painting classes with people she knows. I am excited for you and look forward to seeing a picture of your painting.
ReplyDeleteI will never be an artist, but I know I'm going to love getting out with people on a weekly basis, and learn something at the same time.
DeleteI didn't realize you were doing your classes at Michaels. Sounds like just what you wanted. Glad you got the waterpik doing what it should. I had an old one I loved. It had a strong spray and blasted stuff out from between my teeth and felt great on my gums. Unfortunately over time it died and this new one even turned up to its highest just is a gentle massage and I don't like it nearly as well.
ReplyDeleteMichael's is so close to my house, probably about 2 miles or less, so it is really convenient, plus the teacher is so helpful. This waterpik has a strong spray even on low, and I don't remember the old one being this strong. Guess it's the different perspective of being older!
DeleteI had no idea Micheal's had art classes. Seems like you are going to enjoy it and in the end that is all that matters. Look forward to seeing pictures of your work.
ReplyDeleteMs. B., it seems that most arts & crafts places have classes, probably Hobby Lobby and others, and it also seems the going price is $25 per class. (That is what Pam paid for our classes in Alaska, and she goes to them all the time.) Michael's has a sale coming up where classes are half price and you can buy ahead. I think I might go for 10 classes - that should take me to where I will know if I want to continue with it. I just came from Costco where I had 7 of my Alaskan photos enlarged to 8 x 12, in case I decide to try my luck painting any of them. I'm still overwhelmed at the beauty of Alaska!
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