A Rough Few Days

Keeping baby happy!

I want to apologize for not blogging the past few days, but basically I’ve been sleeping and painting.  Our finances have been really tight and we couldn’t afford some of my meds, but we just picked them up and things are slowly returning to normal.  We slept our weekend away.  I guess my body needed the sleep.  Went to bed early Saturday evening and woke up late Sunday morning, then had a late morning nap AND a late afternoon nap.  Actually fell asleep on my wife’s lap around 10 p.m. Sunday night, and slept all night till about 7:00 Monday morning.  And, had I not agreed to babysit that morning I probably would’ve slept in long past seven.  I think my body is trying to tell me something, but I am not sure what.

My painting

I created this painting as well. I am toying with selling it but I like it a lot, and know it will likely appeal to a limited audience.  It was born from some recent emotions, although neither my partner nor I look anything like the women in the painting. LOL neither one of us is that skinny!

During the day Saturday I worked with our friend the photographer and he did a wonderful job with some of the pieces I have found very difficult to photograph.  I am excited to upload what he has done onto Etsy, and use some other shots here on the blog as well.

Nice pic from Ben the photographer!

My wife put her notice in at her job and will be starting at a new place in two weeks.  The money is only a tad bit better, but the atmosphere should be much more relaxed and less stressful.  I just want her to be happy and be able to enjoy her day.

Given the time and work spent on the painting I haven’t created any more jewelry.  I don’t know if I will get to this week or not.  My moods have been a bit erratic and I have been kind of down the last couple of weeks.  I find it difficult to turn my mood around – I’m sure I need some tools to help me, but things that make me happy like being creative, writing, singing, etc. are so hard to do when you are in a funk and lack motivation.  Any suggestions are welcome.

Fine Silver Flower Pendant Necklace

JET Team love for today:

This pendant is just soft, feminine and beautiful.  Click the link in the caption if you want to see more.

I made some very yummy oatmeal raisin cookies from a Food Network recipe you can find here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chewy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-recipe2/index.html  Here’s a pic.  They came out great.  I think the only thing I might do differently next time is use half molasses and half honey instead of all molasses.  Either way, these cookies are really good. 

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Just Another Sick Day

The cupcakes were really yummy, but the strawberry icing needed some work.  I got to enjoy baby Nathan and helped them out with some burping and soothing techniques. I can't believe it, but I am still sick.  It's been two weeks already - I am done with being sick.

I've been resting most of the day.  The only thing I did today was paint another onesie for the baby.  They showed us his adorable nursery which is done in a robot print so I mimicked the fabric and made this:

The next call I get from the attorney is likely to be making arrangements to meet in person.  I really do want the opportunity to go home, but under these circumstances its very bittersweet.  I haven't been home since 2003 I think.  It was '02 or '03 and it was in February, and it was very very cold. It'll be pretty funny if I go back again in February.  I guess we will see what happens.  I miss New York terribly.  I'd move back if I could afford the cost of living. There is something about New York City that invigorates me, wakes me up and gets me going.  There's an electricity in the air that doesn't exist anywhere else.

Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow. Another doctor visit may be in order if I don't feel any better soon. Its still in my chest and the sinus drainage is just horrible.  I'm gonna get a good nights' sleep and hope for a healthier tomorrow.

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Baby Nathan & Baking

Today I am going to bake some twinkie cupcakes with strawberry frosting and bring them over to our friends' house.  I will take pictures of the finished product and let you know how the recipe goes.  I am so excited to see the baby I can hardly stand it.  I made my friend a bracelet for her to remember these first few weeks with her little one.  Here's a pic:

Gotta head to the store for some last minute ingredients.  I am going to make every effort to not think about the case today, and just enjoy time with my wife, our friends, and that adorable baby boy.  I also painted a onesie for him in preparation for Valentine's Day.  I hope it fits in February.

OK - the recipe I used for the cupcakes was a bit painstaking.  I hope it pays off.  They are filled with a vanilla creme like a twinkie and then I frosted them with strawberry frosting and decorated with a fresh strawberry on top.  I used the recipe you can find by clicking this link: Make Your Own Twinkie Cupcakes.  Here's a pic of what they look like - I hope they taste as good as they look!

We watched a cool movie last night:  Inception with Leonardo DiCaprio (who I am not a huge fan of).  It was really good.  Keeps you on your toes and thinking - the kind of movie you could watch a few times and pick up new details with each viewing.  I want to go see The Hobbit tomorrow.

Need to head into the shower and get dressed. I am literally covered with powdered sugar - LOL!  Here we come baby Nathan!

Writing & Creating My Way Through

The sixteen page questionnaire that I have to fill out for my attorney is very daunting.  My memory about what happened is crystal clear, but things like names and dates are all a little foggy now.  I will do my best and just answer everything as completely as I am able.  Those people in my life who cared back then, I wonder if they'll care now; if their memory of those months is as clear as mine? I can remember the shame, the confusion, the pain, the anxiety, the disappointment, the sadness, the stress, the fear - all of it.  When we tried to expose the truth 27 years ago it was the longest nightmare of my life - one I do not look forward to reliving.

My anxiety is building already and we haven't begun any formal proceedings.  I hope I have the strength for this.  The support system I have around me is solid, but ultimately it is I who has to move through this process and find my healing path.

I need to make a point each day to NOT think about all of this for a few hours.  Its hard because of my OCD and anxiety.  If I make a point of being creative every day that ought to help.  On that note I made a necklace with what little energy I had. I've been working with a lot of color recently, so I decided to create in black and white.

I think I am going to paint. I am wanting to put a brush on canvas. If I continue to get healthier I should have the energy.

Writing this blog has sparked the flame to pick up writing I began many years ago.  I started writing about the facts and circumstances that made me who I am, but put it down wondering who if anyone would be interested in the story.  I am considering starting a separate blog to continue working on this story so that the Body Electric Jewelry blog can remain about jewelry and current things.  I'm still not sure anyone would read it, but maybe it would be a good personal exercise.

This weekend (assuming I am healthy) I finally get to meet our friends' baby.  I am so excited.  Caring for babies is one of my most favorite things to do. At least until they can say "no", then giving them back to their parents is in order.  My kids are almost all grown now, and I miss their babyhood.  So I get to live vicariously though our friends.  Any time I can spend with that sweet baby will certainly be a positive distraction and bring me much happiness.

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Happy and Healthy New Year

Fighting with some upper respiratory yuck myself.  Wanting to go to our friends' house for New Years eve to meet the new baby, but worried about exposing him to germs.  Thinking we might go and I might wear a mask - dunno for sure yet. A lot will depend on how wiped out I feel later today.

Really wanting to bead - hoping I can find the energy. This upper respiratory thing has me zonked. The weather doesn't help either - its cold and drizzling. And all three dogs are passed out on the couch. As usual, Fred (the basset hound) looks too darn cute and he is snoring to boot!

We didn't go.  Just rested and watched the ball drop. It was a nice relaxing evening with my wife and our dogs.  New York was depressing without Dick Clark though - it just wasn't the same. I grew up watching him every New Years Eve.  Even though I lived in NY I only went to Times Square once in person. New Yorkers don't really go down there - mostly its tourists. I've never been a fan of big crowds. 

I went to the doctor this morning and thankfully its just a really bad cold and bad allergies.  Still feel rotten, but I am very thankful that I don't have an infection and I don't need antibiotics. Gonna rest today - bead if I can find the energy - and just generally concentrate on getting better so I can go see that baby!  I am looking forward to a terrific 2013 both personally an professionally.  I hope everyone who reads this blog has a wonderful 2013 filled with health, happiness, love and prosperity.