We only have 50 Mondays left. The year just started but 50 Mondays really doesn't seem like that much to me. Number 30 on my (Monday Me Project) list was to paint a picture. Painting hasn't really been my thing, like, ever. But, John bought me these supplies and it isn't "that" expensive of a hobby. Plus, if I like it I can keep it for the house, gift it, or if not toss it!

My sister paints great but she doesn't think she does. I once found some of her art work in the trash. Since then, I have a "sister" gallery of all of her work. Now, her work blends with the kid art on the wall and my art on the wall.

(You can tell my sister's work in full disclosure. Let's hope my boys don't read this post but I am sure they would agree! The truth is we are our own worst critic. I could refuse to post this amateur canvas but being vulnerable is a good thing sometimes!)

Me Monday was created to make sure I felt like I finished something when I looked back on the year. Sometimes, us adults run on a hamster wheel doing things like laundry, cooking, dishes, checkbook balancing,earning money etc. only to find that the same stuff needs to be done the next day and the next day and the next day. You get my point right? So, here is what I accomplished this week. It is almost finished.

It is called,


"deux sous le parapluie sont mieux qu'un"



































By the way, I googled "paint and sip at home videos" and found a video that inspired this. In the end you would never know that I was learning from YouTube because they look NOTHING alike but...... THERE ARE NO RULES IN ART!


On a side note: Art is contagious. See how we spent our snow day this week.


Only 50 more things to do........


1. Audition for a Musical/Play again and actually rehearse and PLAN to try out
2. Dye hair boldly
3. YouTube a song of me singing
4. Power walk around the block (my block is huge)
5. Try Botox or an agent like (just interested in looking younger)
6. Go to the chiropractor (on a regular basis)
7. Get a massage (at a chiropractors office)
8. Swim with dolphins
9. Visit Nashville
10. Hold a sloth
11. Write a letter to the 40 year me
12. Go on a date with Jp
13. Go on a date with Nolan
14. Go on a date with John to somewhere told different with no expectations or explanation
15. Loose 15 lbs
16. Take Zoey to a butterfly museum
17. Grow butterflies with Zoey
18. Apply for a grant for Activation ReACT
19. Gain a sponsorship for aR
20. Sew a wrap dress
21. Write a blog post every Monday
22. Learn 5 songs on guitar that use the same chords
23. Play a song on the piano
24. Paint Zoey's room
25. Make a new comforter for my bed
26. Buy a new mattress for us (I seem to work mad hours and then have little to show for it)
27. Only work 3 days a week during the summer (Beach it 4 days)
28. Fill our house with pictures (It is time to make our house a home)
29. Use oils more and claim a signature scent (not clove or health related)
30. Paint a picture (full of color)
31. Learn how to make healthy candles
32. Take a real family vacation with rest and adventure
33. Rip up the carpet in Zoey's Room and Paris Room
34. Clean Paris Room
35. Clean Attic
36. Start a Meal Planning/Grocery Shopping list Binder
37. Learn how to eat healthy on a budget
38. Visit the White House
39. Visit a college with Jp/Nolan
40. Climb a mountain
41. Read a new book every two weeks (or audible)
42. March for something I believe in
43. Sing Karaoke
44. Take a writing class/workshop
45. Get new carpet for my room
46. Run/Walk a 5k with Jp
47. Get buff arms
48. Take a vitamin 365 days in a row
49. Learn how to make doll clothes for Zoey's American Girl Dolls
50. Build a huge sand castle
51. Make coordinating hats and scarfs for my family
52. Refinish the floor in the entry room