Updates

It's a day where I am assessing where I am and how to proceed from here. Here's what I have cookin'.

My book -- I am making the final corrections/re-writes before it goes to the last editor. In between time, I am exploring how to make a web page and gather the steps on INDIE publishing. Recently, I was at a SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) meeting where I met a man who has published two books on Amazon. I have his phone number and have called, but he is never at home. It appears that I simply need to hole myself to my house for a good week and glue my eyes to the computer screen as I find out all the ins and outs of INDIE publishing. After I have the list of what to do, I will post it, so the next person will know the steps.
     On another note on my writing, I am starting to get to know my three main characters for my first of a series of books. I am toying with the characters, and soon will sit down and write a good character sketch for each of them.



Ceramics --

I continue to paint the planter I am making for a friend. It is coming out so well, my fellow ceramists believe I should submit it to be judged for a show in February. I will think about that one! and see what the end product looks like.


In between time, I continue to hand paint the pasta dishes for a Christmas present. I have 4 complete, another 3 almost complete (just need to glaze them) and will start with the cleaning of the final pasta dish and the large serving bowl. I have been working on these all year and will celebrate when they are completed.

I have also painted a butterfly dish in the ceramic guild -- need to see how that comes out.

I do know that the next piece will be for me. I have a parrot ordered and I want to paint a heron for my ledge.





Stain Glass --

The car is coming along. I plan to spend Saturday at the shop grinding the glass. If I am lucky to finish it Saturday, the next step will be to foil. then solder. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.


Starting to sell items on e-bay, right now it is my purse collection.

Fitbit --

Had a great day yesterday. Over 10,000 steps, within calories, more than 64 ounces of water -- a perfect day. And then today -- well there has been ceramics (sitting most of the morning) then the Money Monster  movie this afternoon (a 2 thumbs up on that movie), and then all the wrong food in the afternoon -- well, my good yesterday turned out to be a bad today. And tonight, all is wiped clean, and I get to start all over tomorrow.

Going Places --

Having friends from Illinois stay here in October, so I am getting ready for their arrival. Planning a spectacular Friday for them. Then, in November I am going to San Diego. Have never been there, so I am looking forward to my time there. Then, it's the holidays....

My house --

The master bath is in the works (look forward to the before and after pictures) -- Tuesday the painter comes, and then soon after will be the counter top and then the shower door. If I have the vision correct, it should be stunning.

I think I am doing too much -- there are many more items that I have not listed, like fused glass, the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), genealogy, church, exercise/gym, and readings. Really, I am reassessing all this. I am trying very hard to downsize, and then to simplify, so I know some projects are going to be put on hold or are going on the shelf. I just need to determine what is important to me, and how important it is. That's what this chapter of my journey is all about. Changes. Reinventing myself.

Until next week...have a great weekend...