Happy

No pics this morning, though I've been sketching a lot still. I planned to paint since my last post but actually got caught up in my art reading instead. But it's all still work. Even sitting and studying an underpainting. This morning I caught up on my art and yoga e-mails. The peace IN my home is wonderful. No invasions of chaos- whether by conversation OR "friendly" e-mail (I have recently lost two friends- after adjusting- I find myself quite happy with the loss of distraction) and once you remove yourself- you see the trouble you might have been headed for.- I also got caught up in healing my injury- the costochondritis-in the hospital screaming in pain over twisting and turning for x-rays a month ago today- the diligence has paid off and I'm quite enthused about it. I swam for weeks supported by foam noodles and a belt- I can now swim unaided, laps again, had two swimming sessions yesterday and a bike ride. Simple yoga every other day. I'm still in minor pain sometimes, and might be for a few more weeks, but I am healing and it's encouraging. One of the life guards said I was experiencing a "natural hi"- which is better than an "ill-eagle high"- 'scuse me, that's how it was presented to me-:)- I have exercised for years, I know the game. I'm getting my health back and I'm glad, that's what matters.
Really disappearing into the paint this week- my schedule is clear. Maybe eventually have a surprise- picked up a new large canvas this week. Eager........