Time flies!

I didn't realize it had been so long since I wrote something here, where does the time go? All I know is that the months are moving faster than ever. Here's what I've been up to since my last posting.

On leap year day, or rather the evening hours, I went to a Mardi Gras gala. I know, Mardi Gras was long past but a group I joined celebrated it that night. Being I last lived where it all began, I donned my feather wig, handmade polymer clay mask, feather boa, and my best beads. Walking into the gathering I knew at once I was way over the top! Of course that didn't stop me from handing out beads to all until they were gone or flittering around trying to make contact with my new friends.

That mask didn't keep me from allowing a germ or two to penetrate through to my already susceptible body. The next morning I woke up with a fever and sore throat. I think that's the third time this winter that I've been sick. It seems like each time it lasts longer, runs a different course, and makes me feel that hibernation might not be a bad idea. Go Bears!

The rest of the time I have been working feverishly (no pun intended) making new jewelry for a show I hope to be accepted into in April. I should know today or tomorrow if I made it. That's another story... I applied thinking 'My first show back home, this could be a good thing.' Only to be reminded later that it is also my first grandson's birthday that weekend. So now I'm filled with grandma's remorse, I will miss the party but not the day. I've made plans to go over as soon as I am finished at the show. It won't be the same, but if I make it into the festival, I have to go. If I am going to make my living by my art the opportunity to add funds to my bank account have to be met. My loving daughter says she understands. I feel like crap! To be continued...