Well, I've got this fantasy that I publish interesting and articulate posts somewhat regularly. There are a few blogs I check on regularly that are the model for this fantasy. As it is, when things are going well, that doesn't seem to be the top of my list. And, when things are going not-so-well - it is nowhere to be found on the list.
This past month, as you might gather, has been on the "not-so-well" end of the scale. That there, boys and girls, mesdames m'sieurs, is an image of a herniated cervical disc. And that is what has been going on with me since 18 Dec. I am on the healing path now, definitely, and am truly thankful to be out of pain. It is an amazing thing to be pain free after this experience. It is very difficult to express with words, but relief is wonderful. Going through it and coming out gives you a new perspective on feeling normal.
I am hopeful that soon I'll be back to creating some new pots and sculptures. I have to remind myself not to overdo it - not easy let me tell you! Tomorrow, the wood-kiln is being unloaded - a firing that I was not able to help with one bit. I did have a few pots to add, but everyone was carrying my load this time. It is not easy for me to sit back and let people do things for me.
I do feel I might be allowed an extension on some of my 40x40 items, until next year when I'll hopefully be back to doing the things that keep me sane and bring me joy! (As it is, I should probably start deciding who the lucky charity is going to be.) I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of potting, yoga, snowboarding ("next season"). I might have to let go the wakeboarding... Did I mention pottery? Can't wait!
