Colorado May

I know I didn't feel very good about snow in May last year but we need it sooooo much this year it is a welcome sight.

I have complained in the past about my body betraying me but I feel now that I am betraying it. I know there is a mental issue when you separate YOU from your BODY and think of them as two separate entities, but.... It really doesn't know what to do about about all this. BP yesterday was 90/58 (was I feeling lightheaded?) and I am freezing right now so I took my temperature - 95.7 - these numbers just aren't "normal" but then no one has ever said I was normal. Side effects of the chemo have included wonkey head, major muscle and joint pain, tiredness, neuropathy in my fingers and toes, nausea (thank God for drugs) and fatigue. Put them all together boys and girls, and what do we have? A not very happy person or a body that doesn't know what end is up or what to do about all this!

The first week after my chemo was miserable but slowly I am coming out of it. I have been totally bored but haven't had interest in doing anything either. A bit of a dilemma.

I have gotten some good art news during this time, tho. I have been accepted in the Boulder Open Studio Tours. I actually planned some of our landscape design with this clearly in mind and am very excited I got in. They do a lot of advertising and publicity for this event along with a preview show and party. There are about 6 artists on/off Magnolia and I will be the first one folks come to after they get up the hill. Bit by bit I am getting more exposure.

I also have had three paintings and three necklaces accepted in the Gilpin Art Association show in Central City this summer. As a member of the association I can also sell bin paintings and jewelry in the gallery. The more exposure the better, I say. This is a great gallery but most people come to Central City for the gambling not for art. There is a small group who come for the opera (second oldest professional opera house in the country). I think I'll get season ticket this year so I really do go hear them. Its been all talk and forgetfulness so far.

Think I'll go roll some more felt beads for more colorful summer necklaces. Sounds like I am ready to get over being bored.