Speedy Sunday

Where did the day go?

I woke up late-ish because Jack, the psychotic dog, had me up during the night. Taking him outside at 1.30am kind of broke my beautiful sleep and when I woke at 6am, I rolled over and went back to sleep. Then when I woke at 7am, I rolled over and went back to sleep. I rolled over and went back to sleep at 8am and finally my head was happy to greet the day at 8.39am.

I stayed in bed while Adoring Husband brought me celery juice and then my coffee.

I watched funny videos and then moved on to youtube art videos.

AH had to go mow lawns for work so I that was my cue to get out of bed and do some art.

Firstly, I had to sit in the pool area.

I try to spend time in that area every day.

It was very tempting to go for a swim because I stood in water above my knees and it felt so good. Not too cold at all. But art won out. I sat in my egg chair for ten minutes while my legs dried and then went inside to get started.

The one I love the most, is probably the one that most people dislike  ...

... but I love the vibrant colours, the different coloured and different sized cells and all the swirls.

This is my least favourite but has already received the best comments, one from a professional artist! Go figure.

I think that before I create any more masterpieces, I need to varnish some of my favourite existing pieces, just to see whether I want to use varnish or resin. I think resin will be my final choice, but I need to try both for a real comparison.

AH brought home another coffee when he returned from mowing, so I sat outside by the pool drinking that before coming inside to watch the final footy match for the round.

For dinner, I made two meals. Crispy skinned chicken for AH. I pureed roasted garlic, cauliflower and sweet potato with lots of butter and served it topped with caramelised onion and roasted tomatoes on the side.

For me, I added the water from boiling the cauliflower and sweet potato to the puree and made a creamy soup. I put some roasted tomato in a bowl, sprinkled some raw chopped onion over the top then poured the soup over the top. I sprinkled some chopped roasted pecans over the top of that.

It was bloody delicious!

It's almost 9pm and I need some sleep now so that I can bring good energy to the shop this week!

I plan to be happy dancing all over the place by next Saturday!

Nite all.