Thank you is it that hard?

Yesterday started a interesting spiral of feelings for me. When someone asks me for help or directions or colors or techniques, I usually reply promptly and give as much of the answers as I can. I feel that art and life is meant to be shared. It's not what you do it's what you leave behind, what you are remembered for when you are here no more.

Recently I've been asked from many people many different questions. Not one has said thank you, and a couple even felt the need to reprimand me for not giving them the answers they were looking for.

It makes me wonder why it is so hard for people to say a simple thank you? It makes me wonder if I say it as often as I should? And yes it makes me wonder what the hell makes people behave the way they do?

Normally I am a positive person but this has caught me in a bit of a spiral of negativity. I didn't even get my walk in today, which makes me sad as it probably would have helped. Maybe tomorrow? Someone needs to email me first thing with a message like "GET OFF your ass and go for a walk!"

Friday friday friday

In an effort to be healthier I went for a walk this morning. I am shooting for a brisk walk mon/wed/fri. There is a nice loop here down through Mitchels fields along the bluff by the water. And it's got a long gradual hill, which is a fitness bonus, I think?

I find it hard to get going in the mornings and I'm hoping this will kick start me. This morning it hit me at about 8:30 "GO FOR YOUR WALK" and I did! Good tunes on your ipod and a brisk morning walk, does it get better than that?

Cobblestone

“Mind is all that counts. You can be whatever you make up your mind to be.”

Robert J. Collier

Today was hot! By afternoon my energy was waning. I was determined to get a small attempt at the herb garden I am putting by the front of the studio started. I got a few of my potted herbs moved, most are staying in a pot sunk in the ground so they don't get too out of hand. I have dreams of wonderful scents wafting into the studio from the herb garden.

Cobblestone is a new copper capped and cored bead in my etsy.

School House Gallery

“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.”

Richard David Bach

Today I'll be working at the School House Gallery from 11-5. I'm still looking for more display items to make my display a little more classy, unique and interesting. I spent monday looking but didn't really find anything that I liked. Maybe some glass blocks, or wooden nesting cubes?

It's very smoky and hazy here today, and quiet. Almost eerie, there have been a lot of fires on the mainland and some here on the Island, it's so dry and hot. We could really use some rain!

Candy Violet

Candy Violet, another set made with Double Helix Clio!!!

Smart White

I love the clean lines of this ring, nice and simple.

Today started out cloudy then that burned off and OH MY it's getting hot! My sunflowers are all coming out, I broke down and cut one for in the house I just love their happy faces!

School House Gallery

Today was move in day! I've moved into the School House Gallery! It's a local working gallery here in Metchosin, about a 5 min walk from my house!

Jennifer Zizman and Chiarina Loggia are the two artists currently in the gallery who invited me to join them. It's a wonderful room with great natural light and a airy feel to it. Their work is stunning! Until Sept we are open thursday - sunday from 11-5 there is usually at least one of us in there working.

I am going to use it as a space to work on finishing pieces. My main glass studio will remain where it is, it's too hard to move torches and kilns!

It's a very exciting new space for me, we are thinking of having some joint shows. Maybe some wine and cheese nights, lots of plans!