31 Days~ Day 3

When I was in college, I could never study or work on assignments until I had cleaned up my apartment.  The mess wouldn't bother me until I had something really important to do.  Today was sorta like that.  I went downstairs looking for something to start a project I have had on my list for quite a while and started cleaning up.  I actually purged some things that had long since stopped being useful and found a few things that brought a smile.  Nothing made except a bit of space.  The next time I head down to my worktable, I will not only be able to find things, I will have a place to work on them. 

Got a head start this morning and set a roast in the crock pot.  Added french onion soup, onion, potatoes and carrots. Dinner prepared. 

As for exercise, I can only count floating in the ocean and diving under some waves.  My afternoon and evening were spent at the beach with my sweetie and some friends we have not seen in years.  It was a wonderful way to spend the day and I am thankful for it.

31 Days~ Day 2

Two days in a row!  That's a record in itself:)
Cooking ~ I was gone the majority of the day, but my oldest son and I baked a cheesecake.  I will add the blueberry topping tomorrow.  And. actually. cook. a. meal. 

Creating ~ Did I mention I had a bunch of neglected artsy paraphernalia in the basement yesterday?  Yep, that was me posting that.  It makes PERFECT sense that I stopped at a craft store today and purchased brand new stuff to play with.  By the way, I absolutely put the blame on Lisa for that.  She introduced me to Fimo clay at Fine Arts camp and I have been itching to play at home ever since...

 I not only bought the clay, I bought mini metal cutters to use, too!

Baked!

I also picked up a stone mosaic kit from my good friend and made a stepping stone.  I was baking in the hot sun setting it up, so I didn't get very creative.  I DID trade the marbles in the kit for scraps of stained glass I had.  It was really easy to do and I know next time to map out the artwork before I start mixing. 

As for exercise ~ a great game of volleyball.  I even took a spike to the face and lived to tell the tale.  

 

31 Days

I have always wanted to pursue a project as a challenge.  I've read Gretchen Rubin's blog and loved Julie Powell's book and her blog as well.  I admired their ability to stick to something for a year.  A WHOLE year.  365 days...
Not this chick.  The only thing I am consistent in is being inconsistent.  SO  here I am.  Swing still in the basement (see previous post).  A month and a bit more stretch out in front of me and I am fortunate enough to do pretty much what I choose.  I decided to try to accomplish some things that I always say I want to do.  For a month.  31 days to be exact. 

What will I be doing?

• Cooking.  As in a full meal.  At least one a day.  Lunch and breakfast will be bonus.  I know, this isn't a challenge.  Not for you,reader.  I plan on actually cooking recipes I have clipped, bookmarked, drooled over, pondered.  That I normally don't have the time for with all of our running around.   
• Creating.  Something...I have a basement full of things partly started, things waiting to be opened and played with, things I've talked about doing. 
• Exercising.  Note~ not focusing on a number.  Just getting some exercise.  Having just finished Younger Next Year for Women (which I highly recommend to EVERYONE), I realize I have the opportunity to prevent a future of frailty and dependence if I begin now.

And here I am at day one.
Did I cook? 
Well, I orchestrated.  Got my daughter to fix the main dish whilst I worked on our late evening dessert.

Tacos

 

 

 

 

 

Crumbled pound cake for fried ice cream.

 

 

 

 

Did I create?
I have been wanting to play with watercolor, so I decided to dive in.  My husband sent me a picture of our first sunflower blooming and that was the subject for day one.  I tried sgrafitto texture and added some detail with oil pastels and Sakura glaze pens.  It was a great feeling to spread out my supplies, add some ocean wave music and sit by a sunny window to have at it.

Exercise?
Done.  Even after coming home late.  Went directly down to the dungeon basement and worked my legs. Writing the workout down makes it so much easier.  I don't have to think, just get it done.  While I was pushing out reps, I realized how great it felt to be doing something!  Even though I was tired and wanted to get in my pj's and call it a night, I was content to be where I was. 

Day 1 done.  Looking forward to what tomorrow brings.