THREE

Yesterday I received a present.

Self tanner from my BFF. Monica caught me, as she dropped it off, with my noise cancelling headphones on as I was “watching” a TERRIBLE movie called Cooties as I framed my paintings. I imagine I looked a like a deer in headlights when I saw her through the door. I LOVE that she saw me in my working state worst. Having a bad movie in the background keeps me motivated- a sad indication of my gray matter, I am sure. I occasionally try an audio book or a podcast- sometimes “News in Slow French,” but what I really love it having Jurassic Park or Back to The Future on. I know all the words and because the distractable part of my brain is distracted- I keep working. The noise cancelling headphones is a new addition to the routine. I feel like I am in a cocoon. I cannot stress how much this has helped as I work from my home studio. It is true- Mabel the Frenchie, does, from time to time, have to tap me on the shoulder to remind me she needs my undivided attention. I am OK with that.