Bleeker

I just realized when I posted these pictures that I completely forgot about Bleeker's tail.  This is the family dog of my pillow monster family request.  They love Notre Dame, hence the shamrock charm on his collar.  I had many failed attempts with Bleeker, but I am really happy with how he turned out.  The family is being oober-patient with me---this request has taken me too long, and I still have a cat to do!  The truth is my symptoms of my repetitive strain injury are back full throttle.  It is completely devastating to not have my body cooperate with me, but I know I will heal eventually.  In addition to arm pains, my neck, shoulders and back ache.  I am not sure what exactly triggered this flare up, but I think it could have been a result of over-strenuous stretching.  I always think more is better, and that is often not the case.  Examples of more being worse than less are:  ice cream, searching symptoms on the internet and stretching. The good news is, I think I am going to love my new job.  I am still in training, but I have observed classes and activities with the adults with developmental disabilities and everyone is respectful and caring.  They are treated like individuals and it is just such a positive place with genuine, positive, creative energy.  Also, the job will help me to be less whiny about my own physical problems while simultaneously aiding my healing process since I will be forced to break up my day instead of being a sewing-machine.

I also joined the YMCA and started swimming because it is supposed to be great for people who have RSI.  I forgot how much I loved being in water and splashing around.  There is something so nice about it.  What I really want is to do water aerobics, but I never quite fit in with the water aerobics crowd.  Oh well, I shouldn't let it stop me.

I'll make and post the final animal member of the fam and then I need to take a break until I am fully healed.  In the mean time, I will be dreaming up new creatures.  Take care!