New Year's Eve 2019

The photo above says:
'As the year comes to an end I urge you to take care of yourself and avoid accidents, because spare parts for old models like you and I are no longer in stock.  Forward to other old models you care
about'.

The meme above says 'Still deciding what to wear to my living room couch on New Year's Eve'.

Yes, it is New Year's Eve! Have a great one. We plan to stay home quietly, how about you?

Just tired

The photo above is a 'Thought for the Day' meme that says: A person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected. I agree with that.

I was at the bank last Friday. When I got past the lineup the young female teller asked me if I had a good Christmas. I said 'I'm tired' to which she replied 'Me Too! And here I am at work today.' Then I said 'it's not done yet', to which she replied 'I know!'. It can be a busy time of year although it can be a lonely time for some, we were just tired.

Holiday Cheer

My sister-in-law had these funny wine glass markers at her Christmas Day party. These ones are called 'drinking buddies', tiny men in bathing suits of different colours, each person gets one to hang off their wine glass. The one shown hanging off the wine glass in the photo has the name 'Josh' printed on the back of his orange swimsuit.  What  a fun way to keep track of your wine glass, lol.

On Sleep Apnea

For most of my life I have been a snorer.  My daughter L urged me to get tested as both her and my husband have sleep apnea and she has been educated about the dangers.  Many people are skeptical about this sleep disorder but when I was diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea this past month, I decided to take it seriously.  I am using a loaner CPAP machine for the next few weeks then I will buy my own machine after.  Apparently sleep apnea over time can raise one's blood pressure, cause heart failure, or heart attack or stroke or even lead to dementia.  I am happy to wear a CPAP mask at night to keep my air waves open and prevent all that.  It is interesting that my mom died of dementia and heart failure, she probably snored too.

Are you aware of this common sleep disorder?

Paint Party Friday - Cool Gift

Welcome to Paint Party Friday. My 18 month old great niece received a lot of toys and gifts for Christmas. I thought these tiny Nike runners were a very cool gift and sketched it for you today in Sharpie oil paint markers on textured purple cardstock.  It is outlined with a black PITT pen.  The shoe is neon yellow, orange, white and bright blue.

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Merry Christmas

It's time for Rain's Thursday Art Date! I did a holiday mallard duck greeting card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") in permanent marker, outlined with a PITT pen for the 'Merry Christmas' theme.  I thought putting a red Santa hat on the duck made him very Christmas-like indeed.

Merry Christmas 2019

Merry Christmas! I had done this festive garden fence for Michael and Alexandra's Festive Door challenge over at Instagram @londonberrie, @alexandrasillos @itsrainingmarmalade #the25doorsofchristmas. So I decided to share it here on Christmas Day.

The piece is done on textured purple cardstock.  The garden fence is outlined and shaded in with a dark grey permanent marker.  There is an evergreen swag wreath with a white bow hanging from the fence door.  The vines encircling the fence are lit up with tiny white lights.  The effect is of a purple blue sky making everything purple blue.

Have a wonderful day!