June has begun and Summer is approaching. And, as every year, I'm entering my "down-period". I don't like hot weather and the sun. I'm a Fall/Winter girl who loves clouds and the night. :)
So, these are my projects for the hot Summer awaiting me (this year I have 1 month free from work, and I will stay home because we cannot afford going on holiday):
1) in a few days I'm closing for holidays my etsy shop and start working on some new items for September.
2) make canvases for my ZEN DOLLS PROJECT (click for info)
3) catch up the two e-courses I'm following: LIFEBOOK and COTTON CANDY GIRLS
4) join THE SUMMER OF COLOR 2012 Challenge
5) start my first diet program ever! As some of you already know I suffer from Endometriosis (among the other things... eheheh). Two years ago I had urgent surgery because I was at last level of endometriosis. Then I had to start a hormonal cure that, in two years, brought me to weigh 20 kilos more. Althought people don't notice it, because I'm very good at disguising, I notice it every time I see myself in the mirror.... Those 20 kilos more have a bad effect on my back problems and I'm starting to feel more depressed and tired than ever. So I decided to try a simple diet which includes a lot of walking, too. Wish me good luck! :)
6) draw... draw... draw... and visit all my artist friends! And read a lot, too!
This is my entry for ARTIST IN BLOGLAND , SWEET SATURDAYS
and SUNDAY SKETCHES
che dirti? anche io sopporto malissimo il caldo (e ci vivo dentro) quindi disegnerò insieme a te se vuoi compagnia, sarò qui pure io! in bocca al lupo per la dieta..la iniaizo anche io!
ReplyDeleteuhm...diciamo che col caldo mi si chiude lo stomaco..iniziamo così!
ReplyDeleteStopped by through Artists in Blogland she is cute.
ReplyDeleteComing in from AinB and saw your pretty big eyed girl; LIKE it!
ReplyDeleteNancy
I came here through Artists in Blogland. It sounds like you're going to have a very busy month "off". ;-) Love your latest art, very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Your goals sound great. I'm similar to you - I don't like it too hot. I find it just makes me want to sleep, lol. Good luck with your walking. I recently lost 15 pounds by reducing my portion sizes. Not fun, but realistic. I also should walk more - that always helps.
ReplyDeleteBright and Joyfilled, love your newest creature, but I love them all..lololol....I love to visit your world...take good care ♥Debi
ReplyDeleteOh this is really cool. Reminds me sort of a a Cleopatra type thing. I like it :)
ReplyDeleteLove it too...and the thought you shared, made me feel "I am not alone!" (a few of them did ring a bell!) Hugs to you my friend...You have your unsurmountable art to support, relax and destress you! It is a POWER that many of them don't have...so use wisely and I feel it's a sort of meditation!
ReplyDeleteHello My Friend ;o) I wish you all the best in everything! I too like the fall/winter ;o) I will miss your Etsy shop! Big Hugs and Be Well ;o)
ReplyDeletea month of painting and reading and drawing and blog hopping sounds pretty good to me... I will see you over at the summer of colour... I am hoping it will make it seem a little more like warm weather down here in Australia... xx
ReplyDeleteenjoy your summer time. It sounds nice and relaxing. sometimes the best vacations are staying home.
ReplyDeletelove your lady!
nice painting, and i hope you enjoy your holiday! i love staying at home for my vacations. i can paint and relax!
ReplyDeleteThose are great goals. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. :)
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you've got a lot of great plans for the summer! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful piece. I love the leaves strewn throughout her locks of hair. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your health issues. Glad that art helps to heal though - I certainly always find it so soothing.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your new diet/fitness plan! It's always less of a pain to exercise when the weather's warmer and you can walk around.
ReplyDeleteAnd nice leaf pattern on the girl's headdress. Very pretty.
Love your new sketch...colorful and beautiful!
ReplyDeletegood luck with your plan and I hope you have a fantastic break. Wonderful drawing! ManonX
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