I have never in my life written a blog before so hold on tight!  We are both going to experience something brand new.  

After choosing my word for 2022 - Journey - I have certainly accomplished that.  What a journey this year has been.  I promised myself at the beginning of the year that I was going to get myself out there and apply to as many shows as possible.  I wanted the exposure for my work.  In this new world of social media and all the amazing technology that comes with it I figured I would take advantage and APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!  We are now in the month of November and I am up to my eyeballs in paintings.  It truly has been a blessing.   I currently have 5 shows in different stages this month.   At times I think I may have taken on more than I can handle but I am managing to make it work by some miracle of fate.  I even worked in a workshop with Heather Pant and some friends joined me;  Heather Kinahan, Mavis Gauchier and Brandie Cormier.  We had a blast!

I will take some knowledge and walk away from this fall season knowing that I can accomplish many things especially with the love and support from my family and friends.  They all knew my lofty goals and have lifted me up and supported me when I have needed it most.  My family has also put blinders on so they don't see the massive amount of dog fur floating around in the house lol!  Guess what I'm doing in December?  

This is the first Holiday season that I have not worked in the retail industry and Holiday decorating will start at a normal time for me. Whoo hoo!  I am so excited for this!  In retail the Holiday/Christmas season usually starts in September, yes! I said September. 

This December will be a month of hugging my family, reaching out to amazing friends and decorating with complete abandon.  And maybe a little painting just for me.  *wink*

All before the new year starts and I get to choose my word for 2023.  

Happy November Friends