11-18-18
Dan was on a bike ride this afternoon so I sat out by the water and knit and decided to upload photos to my blog after two months of hiatus.
This morning we kayaked around Little Lagoon and walked on a trail in the Bon Secours National Wildlife Refuge.
This is our little pink house by the lagoon.
My absence from chrissysphotoaday has been because I have been in a depression for a while now. Coming down here to the water has helped me realize some things I need to do to find balance and find myself again.
I want to do pottery.
I want to teach.
I want to knit.
I want to watch TV.
Everything else is competing for my remaining enthusiasm. When I fill that space up with writing a grant, there is no room for other fun things that define me. I need to keep that space reserved for what I want to do. If it's a research project, then do it only if I want to. If it's volunteer work or outreach or service, do it only if I want to.
11-17-18
We left early in the morning and made it to our cottage on Little Lagoon around noon. It's a cute pink cottage. Adorable. We went for a long hike around the lagoon to the beach. See the blue heron?
11-16-18
See this ugly bagel?
I made it.
It represents feeling better. I also made a "light" version of the pumpkin chocolate cheesecake too. It has 4 points instead of 16 per slice.
I just felt my mood lift today, as if I NEEDED to be sick for a week and just lay in bed and not work and not feel guilty for not working.
Tomorrow we leave for the beach.
11-15-18
Well, I met my goal today!
It took 2.5 months but I lost 17 pounds.
:)
It feels really good.
See that hump? That's the three pieces of pumpkin chocolate cheesecake.
11-13-18
I'm sick.
It's "just" a cold but I got a migraine with it and couldn't teach Monday night or Tuesday night or go to schools Wednesday.
11-10-18
I went to a baby shower today for a former student and brought this sweater I made for her little girl.
Second set of mugs with nice handles are done!
Third set is being made...
11-4-18
Look at this fire. This fine fire. See Teensie? I sat in front of this fine fire grading journals today. Dan orchestrated the whole thing- hiring a plumber to bring the gas line in, purchasing the set of logs, hooking it all up, ordering the black metal doors, installing them....
It's so cozy.
11-3-18
Dan made all the arrangements, then I did the cooking. We invited two couples over for dinner. I made this butternut squash soup and chicken enchiladas and a salad, and for dessert... guess what I made?
yep. The 16 points per inch pumpkin chocolate cheesecake. Boy was it good again!!!
11-2-18
So my mom made this chocolate pumpkin cheesecake and it was so freaking good I just had to have a piece. I guessed how many points it was.
(Then I went home with the recipe and did the math and figured out a 1" piece was 16 points. Woah.)
10-31-18
I'm a ghost.
I'm a ghost of who I used to be... but I'm wearing my wedding dress.
Yes, Weight Watchers works.
10-29-18
Today I was really having a hard time.
My messy office wasn't helping.
I texted Dan that I just wanted to disappear.
He said my office didn't look all that bad.
10-28-18
This is what my wheel looks like. It's a recycled lazy susan and a recycled robotics motor with a foot switch Dan bought and a box he built. I'm using Squirt's room as a work studio when I'm not outside.
10-27-18
Sitting outside trimming this weekend while Dan is backpacking with M. I love this so much. It's my happy place in what is a depressing semester.
10-21-18
As you can see, I have gotten better at handles. Being able to trim at home has really helped me practice. And, I designed and printed letter stamps on my 3D printer and now I can write things on the mugs.
10-13-18
My husband is so sweet. I told him I wished I could do pottery at home and he built me a wheel. It's got enough torque to trim, but not to throw. So now I can throw at the studio and then bring things home to trim over the weekend. I'm so happy to have this!!!
10-8-18
I have a goal to make 20 mugs and the handles are difficult for me. So are the bases--- but I'm determined to find time to do this. If only I could do it at home and not just during the day at the studio.
10-10-18
Hurricane Michael.
We just got a lot of rain, but it was so sad seeing the destruction along the coast. Dan and I were supposed to be in Appalachicola this weekend on a mid-semester break but we had to cancel.
10-5-18
Today was the department vote for my promotion to Full Professor. While I got two NO votes, I had six YES votes so the proposal passed and was sent to the Dean. I think she likes and respects me (she came to my art opening!) so hopefully she signs off. I'm here with my colleague and friend, BirdLady who was voted unanimously to be promoted to Associate Professor.
10-3-18
My first teapot!
I made a hollow sphere then cut the top out, added a spout and handle, and base. It's pretty small (lots of shrinkage) but cute. Maybe I should take it to my office when I acquire four matching tea cups.
9-28-18
Today was the opening for the art exhibit and my 8' x 5' mural on the history of 20th century science was there. I had students attend, both parents, Dan of course, and even friends and colleagues and THE DEAN of my College! It was really cool to get to do this.
9-22-18
I have this gardenia and little painting to Bob. His birthday was this week. Mom had a party. Dad was there. See below.
My sock is coming along.
9-21-18
Working on a sock
Dan gave this espresso maker for me for my birthday.
I picked these up from the studio.
This is what I look like. Wrinkles and all.
9-20-18
My hair is getting longer.
Today we visited my friend's father who is in the hospital.
I'm losing weight still.
I had to teach.
9-17-18
Today was exhausting.
I had to figure out how to mount my mural and take it to the museum. Yesterday I spent all day working on the book and finally got it print off.
Then I had to teach tonight.
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