I finished it and it's great! My "Guardian Angel of Sleep" painting is done. Unfortunately, the photo doesn't do the painting justice.

I am just so happy that I am continuing to be creative on a daily basis. It makes me feel alive.

Of course, I realize that my purpose in life is to love and be loved, to deliver my message of salvation, and live my life according to God's will.

I really feel blessed. For so long I had felt undeserving,...

I woke up feeling terrible this morning, but knew I needed to function beyond a level of staying in my pajamas and pulling the covers over my head. I decided to take a pain pill; after all, that is the purpose of pain pills - to allow me to function when pain is trying to knock me out.



Well, I beat the pain and had a wonderfully productive day. I checked into photography classes and found out that starting in January both my husband and I can take classes for free...

I have had hermit crabs for almost two weeks. They each have their unique personalities and are both fun and funny. I could learn a thing or two from them. Here are some observations, in no certain order.

The more friends the merrier.

Live by a regular schedule for optimum health.

Get plenty of exercise including hiking and climbing.

Eat when hungry, sleep when tired.

Eat a balanced diet.

Don't be a bully....

Here I am in my pajamas in the middle of the day. Does that remind you of a "Talking Heads" song? Problem is I did not sleep at all last night and have relapsed with the flu.

It is all quite frustrating, when you have set your mind to get in shape and then run into repeated stumbling blocks. I know, just look at the bright side and all that I get accomplished while I'm up all night. (Another "Talking Heads" song comes to mind. Only my desire is not to stay...

Here I am at 3:00am. I've already been up for 2 1/2 hours. It's interesting, I just read a health article on insomnia and it says NOT to take a hot bath before bed. I have been trying to incorporate night time baths into my routine because I was under the impression a bath with candles, soft music, aromatherapy, etc. would help you relax and turn off your mind. I guess I've been fooled.

Turning off my brain. That is one huge problem. I can take two doses of prescription sleep aids...