Am Not Coping

That is awesome @Faith-and-Hope. I told my Principal today that I had done some more painting but couldn't hold the brush for too long - just didn't have the energy. Her father is a fantastic painter - but just like you can't say what he paints and 'how good he really is' because I know you would know his name - and most likely alot of other art lovers on here. Let's just say that he is an award winning artist at an extremely high level!!!!

What the image of butterfly girl I posted doesn't show is that I changed the colour of the girl using metalic grey and silver. So now she changes with the light - sometimes dark, sometimes bright - I'm pretty impressed with myself LOL. I still have alot more ideas for this painting - it is definitely going to be a constant 'work in progress'.

It is going to take me alot longer to get the walls ready for painting. There is still sanding and filling to do in alot of areas - and that really isn't something I am capable of doing atm - but at least I have finally chosen the paint colour!!!!

@Faith-and-Hope I really wish I could post some photos of the fireplace I rebuilt - before and after - you wouldn't even think they were the same fireplace! I sealed the inside and built a shelf for the tv and other 'electronic stuff' - that is where I have the rocks (Faith, Hope, Believe) It was a really big job - literally removing a brick at a time, levelling it all and re-mortaring the whole wall as I went. It is one of the most satidfying things I have ever done - not just because of how much work went into it but because it came up exactly as I envisaged.

@utopia you know I am going to have to find an image of a cocky holding pencils now.... this should be fun lol

@Pepsimax I was not ignoring your post buddy. I wanted to be able to respond to you when I had more time - as you deserve.

Yes - it has been a big day - and yes - I got through it. I am pleased to hear you did some tidying. I always feel a little better when the hous is tidy.

I wanted to let you know a few things that have been on my mind lately, and for one reason or another I just haven't gotten around to or been able to let you know.

I think you have been making tremendous progress over the last couple of months. You are going out and doing things with your group, you spoke at the launch, you are keeping up with the things that you know you need to 'feel better' (ie eating and drinking water - yes I know I am always on your 'back' about that lol) and you are generally sounding much happier and more positive most of the time. There are always going to be setbacks and times when you 'hate your life' etc. but you reach out, you let us know and you ask for support - and I am very, very proud of you. Watching the journey you have been on and the progress you have made is truly wonderful to see. Keep moving forward buddy - you deserve all the happiness that comes your way.

Zoe

I am a magical butterfly @utopia - I can do anything I like (except heal myself atm apparently lol)