Posted By Kathleen David on February 22, 2012
For many today it is Ash Wednesday. The beginning of Lent and a time of reflection and contemplation. Caroline is giving up Chocolate for Lent which is a big deal considering how much she enjoys chocolate. I don’t think Happy Lent is quite right so I will say that those who observe, I hope you have a smooth Lent.
Today is the first day in a while that I woke up and was breathing through my nose and not my mouth. I am still stuffy but not to the degree I was over the weekend. And, for the first time since Friday, my sinus headache is not all encompassing. I can think without feeling like I have to work my way through the pain fog to think. The tinnitus is still going strong but I have learned ways over the years to ignore it.
I wonder if it is as quiet in New Orleans as it uses to be on Ash Wednesday.
The cats are taking turns sleeping at my hip. I think in their own kitty way that they missed me.
It is nice to get back home. I do feel a little more focused after going away for a week. It was nice spending some time with old friends and sharing those experiences that will be remembered fondly down the road.
But now I need to shift focus and get back to making stuff for this year’s Art Shows. That and taking care of the house which I think will include laundry today.
I am very grateful that my breathing is returning to normal.
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Posted By Kathleen David on February 21, 2012
I had a good weekend at the Art Show at Farpoint. I sold a Phluzzie and a Ship Ship.
Next show is LunaCon in March 16-18, 2012 so less than a month to get new art done.
I have several ideas for what I want to bring to the show. Now I need to start moving these ideas out of my head and into this dimension.
Here is what I am figuring I will get done by then.
Griffon plush
Tiger Doll
Lion Doll
One other animal doll (probably a big cat type)
Phluzzie (Signature piece)
One other puppet
On the Maybe list: Masks and fairy in a bottle
Griffon is first. I have to make one for Caroline before I make one to sell. These I do have the materials for. It is a matter of drafting patterns and constructing.
I have the materials for most of this but I have to double-check my clay supply.
I am pretty sure I am fine for armature wire.
So update next week as to where I am in these projects.
I am grateful for materials that I can find easily.
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Posted By Kathleen David on February 20, 2012
Farpoint was a lot of fun. It would have been more fun if I hadn’t had a case of serious con crud at the convention itself. I probably picked it up somewhere at Disney or on the plane ride back. Either way the landing of the plane was very painful to my sinuses and they are still recovering. I can finally hear out of both ears so it is getting better.
Friday we got everything packed up and went back to the Magic Kingdom for one more go around. We mostly stuck to Fantasyland riding things like Peter Pan and Winnie the Pooh. I got on the bus to the airport and arrived in a timely fashion as the security lines were rather long with lots of children which always adds to the time. I still got through and to my gate in plenty of time. It was a smooth and quiet ride.
What was not as much fun was landing at another airport than the one I thought I was landing at. I ended up at Reagan and had to rent a car to drive up to Timonium. So I got there in time to see Peter perform “red shirt riot” at the Karaoke. Caroline gave me serious tackle hugs when she saw me. I talked to various people I know but packed it in early because of the sinus headache of Dooooooooom.
Which didn’t improve that much the next day unfortunately. Saturday is a bit of a blur. I did two panels and helped Caroline with her Masquerade costume. I talked to people but I felt out of it and this was with a decongestant in my system. I went to 10 forward for a little while but then went to bed.
Sunday I woke up and half my sinuses had drained. Now I felt like Erik from Phantom of the Opera that only half my face was in pain. I sold the two pieces I put into the art show so that was nice. I did a panel on puppetry and costuming with my friend Rachel and another panel with her and Tom on packing costumes for travel. Got a couple of good ideas out of that one. Took yet another nap and then went to dinner with the Greenbergers which was very pleasant. I went to the dead dog party and had a great time talking to various people I have now known for over 10 years. Where does the time go? Next year is the 20th anniversary of Farpoint and the 10th anniversary of Snow Con. Should be interesting.
Today I am packing us up to go home. With some good luck and pixie dust, we should be home this afternoon which will be nice. It has been an interesting week but I am ready to get back home.
I am grateful for all the fun I did have through the sinus headache haze this weekend.
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Posted By Kathleen David on February 17, 2012
Disney sure makes it easy for you to get from and to the airport. This morning I checked my luggage in and got my boarding pass for my flight later today. I am going to stow the bag I don’t need here at the resort and go back to one of the parks. I have my transportation voucher and my pick-up time so I know when I am leaving for the airport.
Yesterday I spent in Epcot. I met up with old friends and caught up on news and a few Disney rumors were either confirmed or quashed. It was a nice relaxing day at the park.
Pictures soon I promise.
Today we are packing up to get out of the resort. It is a happy/sad feeling for me. I have had a lot of fun here but I really miss my family and am looking forward to seeing them.
Farpoint should be in full swing once I get there so that’s this weekend. Next week Caroline has off from school so we are figuring out what we are going to do with that time. Then we are practically into March. Where does the time go?
I am grateful to everyone here that made our stay so wonderful.
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Posted By Kathleen David on February 16, 2012
We have a bird somewhere out on the savannah (as they call it here) that we have dubbed the Ma bird. Because it always seems to be screaming Maaaaa Maaaa. We are waiting to here the “what” bird in reply.
Yesterday was Animal Kingdom. We went on the Safari and didn’t see any of the Big Cats. They were hiding. I think it is because they knew that Caroline wasn’t there.
We saw it’s tough to be a bug. This time I did get the poke in the middle of my back and jumped a bit.
Jeff and Angelo rode a couple of more rides and I did some looking around and got to say Hi to a couple of people I know who were working that day.
Animal Kingdom is very wheelchair friendly but it is also very large and the walks from point A to point B do take a chunk of your time. So we decided to pack it in about 3 PM because we had to go meet someone.
Spent a very nice evening with friends with great conversation. We all went to bed pretty early and now are getting ready for today in Epot.
I am grateful for things that make me smile.
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