Teresa Sheeley

Helloooooo....is anyone there???

Wow, I really am bad at blogging.  It's been awhile hasn't it; well I am saying this I guess to anyone who might be reading still.

I think there are just times in your life when you feel private and withdrawn.  I believe I am in that cycle right now.  Time for breaks to feel creativity again, to just be a happy spectator right now and be inspired by happenings around me.  As I continue to be a purveyor of sorts this sitting and being quiet is helping me discover new avenues I would like to pursue.  

I think it is good just to feel grounded in my own soil and not so much in cyberspace.  I think it's good to withdrawl and regain a new focus.  Have you noticed my pattern here of thinking a lot?  I am a really good daydreamer.  I caught a glimpse of this hotel in Palm Springs and think it would be super sweet to go there someday, only because it looks vintagey and very retro.  Ahh, my daydream place...

Doesn't that look like a nice place to relax and unwind?  We have had so many changes lately in this family with a death, some new beginnings, new opportunities and decisions about where the future is going.  Sometimes you can feel the shifting of change happening right under your feet, even when you aren't ready for it, it happens.  But then there are some things I am so ready to change.  

I have been thinking about my mom, most days a lot since she lost her beloved man of over 30 years.  They were super close and now that he has passed away I worry about her being alone {although she says she is just fine}, but I can't help but worry.  Her name is Stella, and it is amazing how many things out there are named Stella.

I ♥ this camera bag from Epiphanie named Stella.

I found these cute little owl pillows named Stella & Stewart {perfect since her love was named Stewart}  I should make these for her.

Too cute.  Of course you can't forget the infamous line from Marlon Brando "Hey Stella"  I love that too.

Oh so many things with the name Stella.  Kayla is going to name one of her kids *crossing fingers, praying and everything else* Stella.  She invisions a little red-headed girl.

Signing off now because I have to leave to go watch the movie "The Lucky One"  I ♥ Zac Efron, oh my goodness he is a cutie.   *Chat soon!

oh and ps:  that is Stella {my mom} on my banner with cousin Ida and a few of their friends.

books

I would have to say there are two things we love around here more than anything; well besides our pets and that would be books & cupcakes.

Although since having a Kindle my actually physical books aren't stacking up like they used to since most are now digital.  But there is one thing I will never go digital on and that is a good cookbook.  

This week I am on a spring break from working at the school; and am enjoying reading just a simple Nicholas Sparks book, which is about to be an upcoming movie with Zac Efron.  It's a good read if I could refrain from taking a nap while reading it.  I indulged in a two hour nap today, and it was wonderful.  When I woke up I had some delicious Tazo Zen tea, and now feel like I could get something accomplished even though it is pushing upon eight o'clock.  

I love having some time with no expectations; nothing looming over my head where I can think about reading books I want to read;  and dream of doing my very own children's book someday.  Please tell me what's on your reading list lately...I would love to hear from you instead of looking at the top list from Amazon.  

muffins

This morning the weather was just perfect so I was able to clean out a few garden beds, clean the front porch of pine needles and other earthy things.  But with RA problems I can only do little bits at a time before I start feeling pain and fatigue; so I came in and baked some banana nut muffins.  Baking seems to soothe everything; even my aching joints and muscles.  The weather doesn't help with pain issues either; it seems it's up and down with the air pressures.  My body does better with a constant flow.  Anyway I used Tyler Florence's recipe for the muffins, found here.  

Things are going okay so far with the e-course.  We have had a few mishaps with video problems; but hopefully that will be straightened out soon.  I love love love the interaction with other artists and the camaraderie that happens; it's really inspiring!  If you would still like to come hang with us; there is still time to join in!  We would love to have you and  your friends.  It's an art party!!!