back with ya and back to the 21 Day Challenge

This week was one heck of a week! One of those stressful, tiring kind of weeks. Just too much goin' on and I just had to let myself fall apart. It started out with a dentist appointment on Monday. I think I'm all done with that for now (yay!!!). Then Tuesday, I had a doctor appointment. This appointment was pretty stressful and quite painful (just routine tests to make sure everything stays A-OK!) It kinda wiped me out for the whole week. I never stayed home from work but oh man, I coulda! I even felt like I was catching a cold! I had to slow down, which is something I don't do willingly, because I had to make sure I had energy for the weekend! Yesterday and today I went to a two-day Barbara Willis dollmaking workshop with my friend Becky! It was amazing and I'm pretty jazzed because I think I just may have discovered my next new obsession!

I'll share some pictures from the class and of my project in the next day or so. Today, I would like to share with you a few pages I completed for Rhonna's 21 Day Challenge.

They say that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. Eeeekk...I've got lots that fall into both of those categories!  The challenge started last Saturday, September 15. Twenty-one days from that date is Friday, October 5. That, my friends, is right smack in the middle of Art and Soul! That's also the date that Lilli will be arriving for a visit and to go to an Art and Soul class with me!!! SOOOO excited!!!

So I decided that my challenge will fall into the "make a new habit" category. My new habit is a very simple one. Start caring for myself so that by Art and Soul, I have maximum energy. Last year, after several days of Art and Soul classes, I am completely wiped out. Empty. Spent. My head hurt. My eyes hurt. My back hurt. Heck, my teeth even hurt! Utter exhaustion. I vowed to not let that happen to me again! All I have to do for the next 21 days is to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, take my vitamins and supplements, eat more fruit and veg, get in more walking, and skip the sugar! So far it's going...sorta okay...but I'm back with ya now so I'm optimistic I can get up to speed on this one!

For the challenge, I'm using the journal that I used when I did Rhonna's 21 Day Challenge before.

I felt like I needed a new cover page to jump start this round of the challenge.

Day One

Day Two

Since part of plan is to get plenty of sleep, I have to sign off...I've got a few more pages done so I'll scan them and get them up tomorrow. I'll also show you some pictures from the dollmaking class and few other fun things!

Take care and hope you have a fabulous week!

Comments

[Jana]

Ah, yes, it's so good to take care of yourself! Crazy week here too last week---and busy, busy weekend---good job working on your goals! Inspirational :), I want to do the same :)!

[Jeanne]

Your journal looks great so far...so colorful and I love your handwriting!

[Tish]

Hi Michelle -
Still following your blog and loving it. Remember me -I was your Valentine. I have been thinking about doing this challenge as well, along with Emily Falconbridge's Deck of Me which I have been doing.I am surprised at how pleased with the result I have been. I find it hard to believe that you need more energy. I was just talking with my husband about how much you and several others girls accomplsih in the week and wondering if there is something wrong with me since I feel really wiped out. Of course I do have almost 20 years on you, but with my daily workouts, I guess I expect to feel more energized. I'll tackle this new challenge and hopefully I too will feel refreshed. I love the fact that your pages are completely handmade with those trusty colored pencils or pencil crayons as Kal Barteski calls them. Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing your journal progress as well as your renewed energy.
Marlene

[Lilli]

Lovely, lovely pages, Sweetie. Those are powerful quotes. Glad you're taking care of your body temple :)

In a few days I'll be in Portland! Wheeee!

[renee]

Glad to know you are pacing yourself. Those dolls are beautiful and i saw a Mountain View address on the site, which is right near moi.

[Bejeweled]

Loving your pages! Wonderful sentiments on them! And I like what you're doing with the technique. Is it the colored pencils?

You are one of the most energetic people I know :) You have always got lots of irons in the fire and projects going on and yet, everthing always turns out fantastic and beautiful!! Can't wait to see the photos from your dollmaking class. Sounds like it was super fun!

I am SO jealous of you going to Art & Soul :) It's right here, practically in our backyard and I can't go. Bummer. Maybe I'll find a way to at least go shopping on vendor night....ah! all the goodies to behold and acquire!

[simone]

Hi Shell - sorry to hear you had a rough week, but I'm glad you taking care of you. You are precious and don't you ever forget that! I am continually awed by your talent. Your handwriting has always been wonderful, but over the last few years it has surpassed wonderful and slipped right into beautiful! Love you!

[tricia]

good for you! love your journal pages.

[Amy]

OH! Tip...drink Vitamin water! I have been stressed and busy...and that stuff is helping! It's cheap at Costco and Target!
Beautiful pages you posted....just lovely.
You will have SO much fun at Art & Soul....now you know this time around to be prepared, charged and ready for anything!

[Malou]

You go, Mrs. Geller! I know you can do it!!!