How’s everyone been while I was away? The next time I go on any kind of vacation or hiatus I think I will definitely make sure to not schedule any posts in advance. It’s not fair to y’all because there is no way that I can get back to every person properly. I’ve tried in the past and I will do my best this time but I’m fairly confident that I’ll fail at playing catch up. With that, let me say I’m sorry in advance.
I haven’t painted designs on tee shirts in years. It was a lot of fun to do this one for my little granddaughter. I got the idea for the design many years ago. In recent weeks I looking through some images on my old Motorola Razr cell phone when I was reminded of the sweatshirt design I made for DS’s long distance girl friend which I thought would be adorable for our little angel. I first started by sketching the design on my iPad.
Next, I bought a pack of three Garanimals long sleeve shirts from Walmart and Tulip fabric paint brush pens from Amazon. The end results was an adorable little shirt that my daughter loved. She says she’ll treasure it always which is bigger than any payday I ever got.
Fall has really made its presence known. The past couple of nights have been freezing and I mean literally with our temps dropping right at or below 32ºF. That’s cold, people!
It looks like November is going to be super busy for us. The first few days into our staycation, DH informed me he has a cracked tooth. *roll eyes* Poor fella has had so much trouble with his teeth in the past ten years. He’s constantly saying if only I had listened to my parents. We all thought we knew more than our parents but the older we realize the smarter they become to us. lol Luckily, he got a quick appointment with our dentist. The good news is there was no cavity but the bad mews is that the questionable tooth along with several others are in the same condition. He had two teeth side by side prepared for crowns. He has temporaries in place and will get the permanent ones on the 17th. We’re waiting to see how the insurance pays. This will determine how we precede with getting a few more taken care of either now or wait until next year.
Speaking of dental appointments, I have one later today. I’m having two old crowns and possibly amalgam fillings replaced. Often times my mouth is irritated around my dental crowns and for years it’s concerned me what the mercury in my teeth might be doing to my health. Perhaps, this is the reason I’m having issues relating to my muscles, joints, and nerves. This is going to take a few years to get done but at least I’m on the right road finally.
Today, I’m joining Tuesday 4.
- Share a story of your school days that you think may have helped shape who you are today. Honestly, I can’t say that my school days actually shaped me. It was the important people in my life, family and DH, I contribute with helping shape me into the person I am today. The advice and encouragement I received over the years is invaluable!
- Did you have a favorite teacher and what made them special to you? I had two favorite grammar school teachers. My first grade teacher, Mrs. Holly and my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Cantrell. Both ladies were gentle and kind with their students.
- Did you enjoy the rituals of school.. new clothing, pencils, notebooks, etc.? Dah…yeah! I, especially loved getting a giant box of crayons. There’s something really special about seeing rows of beautiful colorful, unused crayons!
- Did you walk to school or ride the bus? Do you have a story to share on that? My first four years, I walked to school. Those early years the elementary school was just across the river from my childhood home. By grade 5, a few local schools consolidated into one at the nearby junior high where I spent grades 5-9. This naturally meant I took the bus.
It’s time to grab a cup of coffee and follow along with me as I head off to visit Sandee @Comedy-Plus for some Happy Tuesdays giggles, then I’ll check in with Stacy for Random Tuesday Thoughts, and finish things up with Eugi’s Causerie for her weekly word prompt for the wannabe poet inside.
That’s a wrap for now but come back tomorrow for Wild Wednesdays where just about anything goes! 😉
XX, Cathy