Goals vs Reality

As usual, for my day off, I have a list of things to do that numbers a dozen errands or more and doesn't even include my normal 2-3 loads of laundry and the forming, shaping, and preliminary enameling of the floral elements that I cut out two weeks ago. But this is my only day off, so I don't have a lot of choice. The challenge in any list of errands is to accomplish as much as possible as efficiently as possible. If done correctly, I may indeed have the time to shape and form, or at least begin the shaping and forming of my florals so that if I can't enamel them this week, I can do so next week.

I purchased some fixative spray from Thompson Enamel a couple of weeks ago (along with the new colors that I needed for this project). Now I need to research how to use this. I know that Linda Darty mentioned it when I took her Master Class a year ago (hard to believe it's been almost one year since that wonderful week of pure bliss). If I can't find anything specific on how to use this and the proper proportions for the solution, I'll have to Email her directly, or phone Coral at her place in Seattle, for instructions. I am hesitant to phone Coral because I didn't buy the material from her so it seems rather an imposition to ask her how to use something that she didn't supply. But there are a few things that I want from her, so I might phone her if I can't figure this out properly on my own. I'd better check my bank balances before I do so though, and make sure I have a list of the Japanese colors that I want from her before I do so. It's FAR too easy to indulge in new colors and money is tight. I'm double-checking and questioning every purchase these days. That's probably for the best, though. Have a great Wednesday. Go through your list, cross off many items, and create something that will bring you bliss today.

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