Picking up where I left off

In this year of trying to finish things I started a while ago, I'm trying to finish my Adobe certifications and Web languages. I found this photo that reminded me of the time when I started all of these crazy challenges. Today, I laugh as they become more of a reality.

Goodbye yellow brick road

Today, I felt like I made progress in returning to the land of the living after last week's surgery. And, I celebrated by doing another pair of shoes - The Beatles! Today, I'm thankful for progress along that road.

Nerd - glam

Tonight, I combined glam & glitter with Star Wars. And, it was fun to let the two collide. Tonight, I'm thankful for being proud of being a nerd-glam.

Shirt design

Today,  I designed a shirt for our coding club, <body> builders in the hopes that  members can earn certifications and wear shirts. Today, I'm thankful for goalss.

Official

Today,  my contact cards arrived for my art business.  Though I don't need cards to feel official,  I feel it more now.  Today,  I'm thankful for more adventures.

Finishing what I started

Though it made for another long day, I'm thankful to have finished a pair of Dr. Seuss shoes. Another one bites the dust. And, sleep awaits!

Dr. Seuss

Today, I am thankful for Dr. Seuss. After one of the most difficult days I've had in a long time since becoming a teacher, I had to remind myself of Dr. Seuss and some of my favorite quotes of his. Simple, but true.

Child shoes

Tonight, I painted some Paw Patrol shoes for my cousin's little boy, Grayson. Though, it was still work on a Sunday night, I was happy to defer some of my work-work for the chance to make a little one smile. Tonight, I'm thankful for shoes...especially painting them.

No rest for the Wicked

Today, I pushed through the fatigue of the week and pushed out another pair of...Wicked shoes. Tonight, I'm thankful I defied gravity.

Coloring

Today was a 14 hour day with back-to-school, plus the time I spent working once I got home. So, that's close to 16ish hours. So, after all that work and without my usual exercise relief, I decided to try some of my coloring books. And, it did the trick! Tonight, I'm thankful for some color therapy.

Art journey

Today, I set out on making a pair of Banksy replica shoes. They turned out nothing like I planned. Perhaps, that is the purpose of art, though. So, today, I'm thankful for the creative journey.

Wild things and salads

Today, I indulged in my two current addictions: shoe painting and salads. And, I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed both.

Glitter

Today, I took a bath in glitter. Well, I did not intentionally, but after making a modge podge and glitter concoction, I might as well have. So, today, I'm thankful for the surprises that glitter continues to give.

Superhero

Today, I'm thankful for the superheros - the real and the painted ones. I'm also thankful for the time to paint. After a tiring week starting back at school, I needed some paint therapy.

Geeking out

Today, I wore my handmade Wonder Woman shoes to go see Suicide Squad. It was the perfect treat on a rainy day, three days before school starts. Sometimes, a break is necessary and today, I'm thankful for that.

More shoes!

Tonight, I spent many hours working on my coding club "recruitment" shoes. I made a throwback to the original 8-bit Super Mario Brothers. Today, I'm thankful for inspiration and hopeful for a successful school year!

Coloring books!

Today, I indulged in the coloring book trend. Though I don't need another hobby to take up, I was literally drawn to them. Today, I'm thankful for color.

Wonder Woman!

6 hours later, I finished a pair of wonder woman shoes as I start a side business of selling custom-designed canvas shoes. I'm thankful for the time to create and the enjoyment of a product I can wear any day, any time!

Superhero powers

Today, I worked on my third painting in my comic book superhero series. I'm thankful for the time to integrate art. However, I wish it didn't always come with the price of sleep.

Spiderman

Today, I continued my Marvel & DC multimedia series with some Spiderman comics and drawings. And, I'm thankful for the time to indulge in some art and comics.