The Huntsman
Well, I didn’t make 30 sketches by June 1, which was Carla Renee’s original challenge. But, that’s fine with me. The challenge for myself was to actually pick up a pencil and make a mark on paper, to keep doing it until my anxiety over drawing faded. So in that respect, I succeeded magnificently! I’ll continue to post my scribblings until I reach my quota, it just might take awhile.
A Quick Bad-Ass Check In
Here’s how my Master Plan is panning out so far:
No TV √
Exercise after Supper √
Meditation before bedtime √
I discovered that doing absolutely nothing while I eat makes me feel awfully lonely. So, I’m reading a funny Terry Pratchett book, The Wee Free Men, during my meals, then putting the book away as soon as I finish. I’m also only eating at my table, not my comfy TV Chair (or bed, or standing in the kitchen, or in the car). So far, I’ve been able to read and eat my meals without the compulsion to keep on eating. HooHoo!
I haven’t started practicing Tai Chi yet. I seem to keep finding all kinds of fascinating stuff to do in the evenings—and then go to bed early. I’m not ready to take it off my Plan yet, though. I want to keep working with my resistance and see if I can get myself past it. We’ll see.
It’s amazing how fast I forget to put my fork down between bites. Yowza! Since eating is my psyche’s cue to snooze, I’m constantly jerking my head up, metaphorically speaking. So, this technique continues to challenge me.
I found an old pillowcase in my closet and turned it into a TV cover. As with the picture of Bad-Ass Bruce Willis on the back of my front door cheering me on, this old Sandra Boynton cartoon keeps me inspired.
SandySue Altered
A Mind Divided 
Jun 04, 2012 @ 21:43:39
I love this… all of it! No Guts, No Glory! Damn straight.
Jun 05, 2012 @ 06:05:57
Thanks, girlfriend.
Jun 04, 2012 @ 21:50:56
I like this guy, there is something rather interesting about him, he has a depth to his soul. I would like to run into his gentlemen in the woods!!!!!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 06:05:39
My attempt at Chris Hemsworth from Snow White and the Huntsman. A lovely, stylish movie.
Jun 05, 2012 @ 16:12:02
The Wee Free Men is so incredibly funny. I’m a huge Terry Pratchett fan. I’m so excited for you. I also had a coffee mug years ago with that cartoon on it. I love it!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 21:47:25
Good Lord! Twin daughters of different mothers!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 17:35:28
You are doing so damn well! Hooray for you, my friend. I love watching the way you repeatedly challenge yourself to grow and change. It motivates me. Thank you so much.
Hugs,
Kathy
Jun 05, 2012 @ 21:49:33
The bad news is, if anything is ever going to change I have to do it. The good news is, if anything is ever going to change I have to do it.
Jun 07, 2012 @ 10:34:49
I *knew* this was my husband-in-my-next-life Chris Hemsworth before I even scrolled down. You are one talented scribbler 🙂
Jun 07, 2012 @ 12:08:53
Thanks, Vivien. And, hey! Congrats on that future engagement!
Jun 08, 2012 @ 18:33:42
Inspiring, Sandy Sue! I love doing Sudoku while eating sometimes… Keeps my busy mind busy but not scrambling…
And the hunstman is wonderfully mysterious – please keep drawing! 🙂
Jun 08, 2012 @ 21:27:41
Leslee, thanks so much. I’m still working on how to sit through a meal and remain conscious, and feel the loneliness, and know I’m perfectly fine. Practice, practice, practice!
Jun 08, 2012 @ 21:31:29
Many blessings wished your way, dear!