Roads Go Ever On

[Phoebe]

I've always wished that I had taken some kind of art classes over time. The last one I had was in 8th grade, and I always kind of thought that I'd get a chance to take a class in drawing or something when I was in college. Well, no such luck on that front. My schooling offered zero opportunity for a relaxed introduction to art. It was either full on studio or nothing. So... nothing, because I wasn't able to devote that kind of time to any novice ambitions I might have had.

Many times since, however, I have wished that I could take a drawing class. Maybe when things settle down a bit for me in the legal department I will start looking into some kind of classes. Maybe drawing, but at this point I'd be satisfied with even a quilting class... something to get me working with my hands on a non-hammer/non-saw level again. (Not that I don't thoroughly enjoy that kind of hand work, too, ut I also like things I can do indoors on a winer evening!)

I used to love embroidery, but I haven't done any in ages. I have been known to sew and quilt, appliqué, knit and stamp. All those have fallen by the wayside in favor of building my social network, animal care responsibilities, exercising and spending time outdoors. And I'm still not even working yet! It's like there aren't enough hours in the day any more to care for myself in all the myriad ways that I need to do so.

Eventually I know that everything will get sorted out. Until then, I should look into what's available.

Thank you for sharing, Painter.