The Sun giveth and the Sun taketh away

We FINALLY have some sunshine here, for a couple of hours anyway, before more rain & snow comes tonight and the temp drops 40 degrees... :(

For those who were asking, here some photos of my little place all "decked out" for Christmas...please ignore the trash by the door. Sorry these aren't very good, I'll make some adjustments when I get a photo editor...

Question of the Day

I was just remembering some of my favorite books as a kid, the Something Queer is Going On mysteries by Elizabeth Levy, about two friends named Jill & Gwen, and Jill's basset hound, Fletcher, who had markings in the shape of Africa. My very favorite was Something Queer is Going On at the Lemonade Stand.

What were your favorite childhood books?

Life is just a bowl of kitties

The sink bowl is Oreo's favorite spot when I'm getting ready in the morning...and yes, I have turned the water on her :)

Photos

1st snow in Indy

Over the Rhine at the Goshen Theater - if you ever get a chance to see these guys, do not pass it up! Their recordings are outstanding, but they are indescribable live - everyone says Karen sounds like Norah Jones until they hear her live and find out just how much more range she has. And Linford (her husband on the left) is a hoot - I love it when he starts wandering on in his drawly bass voice. Also, the drummer is one of the finest I've ever heard and the bass guy's no slouch either...check them out at http://www.overtherhine.com/ - the contrary-minded and music lovers among you will want to listen to If A Song Could Be President from the Trumpet Child album.

No Photos

I'm currently on a mac & can't figure out how to save my photos from my email to my jump drive (no right click) so my apologies... I'll get new photos up (1st snow & Over the Rhine concert) as soon as I get it figured out.

Well, no job yet, and I confess that I'm really nervous yet perfectly at peace at the same time - not sure how that works, except that the specter of January rent & December bills is looming concurrently with the knowledge that this move was the right decision and in line with God's will for my future. Don't worry, I'm ruling nothing out and at the moment, am willing to try anything legal.

On that note, I substitute taught at Herron High School (no connection to the art school) on Friday (ceramics & drawing) - somewhat intimidating initially, but very fun! I didn't know how much I missed talking to students. It was a great experience since I'm considering teaching art someday. Anyway, nothing occured to make me reconsider...

After school, I got to help set up for a gallery opening at Harrison Art Center (down the street from my apartment) - my first collaboration with a professional artist! I contributed a gate to a winter scene for a dance performance, constructed out of found junk in the gym - rusty mattress springs, clear plastic sheeting, lights, a coat tree, and clear plastic exercise balls - I wish I had gotten a picture of it, but alas, it was kind of a hectic evening! However, the artist in question, who was billed on the performance, was pleased with my work! I then attended the opening as a patron, and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Moved In

It was a long weekend, but we made it! We looked like the Clampetts with Aaron's truck loaded to oblivion, but it was worth the laughs to get almost everything in one trip (thanks Jed & Paul - you are supermen! Thanks to Carl, too, for letting us drive your truck, but it didn't look like this)

This behemoth was at the gas station just south of Grissom Air Force Base - sorry Aaron, this guy got it first :)

The superwomen were Norma who helped load, and Dawn, Miriam, & Amanda who loaded, drove 3 hours, unloaded & carried all my junk up 3 flights of stairs! Also, special thanks to Austin & his friend (whose name I am unable to remember :( who carried the big stuff! This is my neighborhood, tho' gray & rainy - it started sleeting as we started unloading.

So now I'm nearly unpacked and here is the tour so far - note all the boxes of books I don't have shelves for :)Check out that closet, now dubbed my dressing room - I love my place!! 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings - why did I ever think I needed anything bigger than this?? I've disposed of everything (well, almost) that isn't absolutely necessary, and I love it! This place has so much character, I just need the time, creativity & IKEA to make it really amazing - ya'll have to come down & visit :)

Still no job - the hunt picks up afresh tomorrow. Please keep praying and I will keep you posted! Special love and thanks for all of your prayers, cards, gifts and kind wishes - I reread them everyday!