Balance and Priorities

Well, it's been quite a spell.

Been trying to achieve balance and what's important. So this is what I came up with:

1. Family (easy)
2. Creativity (hard, very hard)
3. Job (easy)

Those are in order of importance to me. And here is the good news:
My dad is finally home from the nursing home. Back in his blue leather chair and back to his old tricks. For 85, not a bad gig.

They also got news today of an offer on their house. Thank God my brother is home to help seal the deal. And the cottage they want at the retirement community is open and the price has dropped 20 thousand so things are looking up. If all goes well, I am going home in October to help them move.

And my job is still safe. In fact, up for an award. Will find out if my group got it on September 1st. Toes and fingers crossed.

So, all in all, things are looking good. No complaints. Just trying to keep my priorities straight.

And speaking of Creativity, seems like I have hit the wall on painting so trying to express myself in this manner. A friend once said, just do "something". Well, here is my "something". At least they are getting "some" creative juices flowing and were fun to do. That alone was worth it.

From top to bottom - Mixed Media, Collage, 9x12, 9x12, 16x20, 24x30

Sagittarius

This is very true. Adaptable as well as charming but I wonder who the not-so-flexible friend is?

August 20, 2009
Sagittarius (11/22-12/21)
One of the best traits anyone can possibly possess, especially in times like these, is adaptability. You have that quality down pat, and it's certainly going to come in handy. The last thing in the world you were ever expecting is exactly what you can expect right now. Fortunately, you're always open to new and exhilarating experiences, so you won't mind at all -- but you may be called on to help a friend who isn't quite so flexible.