Day Thirty ... But not quite there yet

So, I am almost done my 31 days, and as you can see, I didn't draw 31 times. But I think my record is fabulous. I am so proud of myself for "forcing" myself to pick up a pencil on my bad days ... every time I did, the pain I was in became less. For me, definite proof that art is therapeutic, and it can be a very effective tool in managing pain and helping to live a fulfilling life no matter what the circumstances.

I am not going to draw today, nor do I feel guilty about that decision. I reflected on all I have accomplished instead. I will continue this until I do actually have 31 lessons ... and then I will set a new goal for myself.

Since today was my first day back at work teaching in over 10 months, I think the fact that I made it through today without any extra pain meds is a huge accomplishment. The time I would have spent drawing was spent making healthy food for my lunches for this week, so I'm doing the best I can to keep a balance in all areas of my life.

I am so thankful for how well this adventure has gone. My art teacher called, and I've signed up for watercolour classes again, starting on the 18th. The cost has gone up again ... it's now $140. Maybe somehow I can sell these sketches to raise money for my classes, and all the new supplies I need, as some of my watercolour paints are eight years old and my teacher is always on my case to buy new ones ... at $5 - $8 a tube, it's not something I can just replace easily. And let's not even start talking about new brushes, sable brushes start around $30 .... too bad Christmas is still so far away!!

It's now past my bedtime, so I will finish tomorrow, with another post, complete with photo of my accomplishment of the day.