Life as Normal
July 5, 2008Well, it’s day 14. I’ve taken up chewing gum, and I’m beginning to become dependant on the gum now. This is not a good thing. I don’t know what I’m going to do. I’m thinking that hypnotherapy might be necessary. In the mean time, I’m wearing the patch, and I’m chewing gum. I’m not smoking, so I’m more socially acceptable to most people. And, I’m not damaging my body with the cigarette smoke. Woo-hoo!
I’ve not been up to much except making beads. I got my lentil press - the picture here is one of my new lentils. I’m thinking that I must bore easily because after making lentils for a few days I’ve moved on to other things. I discovered a new shape for me - squashed ovals. I also got Margie Deeb’s book The Beader’s Color Palette: 20 Creative Projects and 220 Inspired Combinations for Beaded and Gemstone Jewelry. I’ve really enjoyed this book.
Today I drove all the way to Acworth, GA, to learn how to make hearts. It was a great lesson, and I think with a little more practice I’ll be ready for the Beads of Courage day at Flame Tree Glass. I demoed hearts for my mother when I got home. She said the beads I made looked like hearts, so I must be doing something right.
I wanted to mention something about the name of this blog - Atypically Me. My mother pointed out to me that the title is a play on words - atypical antipsychotic drugs. I did not do that intentionally, and hadn’t even realized it until she mentioned it. But know that I know, I like it even better. I’m still struggling with how I want to develop my web presence. I’m leaning toward openness. I think it’s easier that way - I just have to remember that if someone has a problem with my medical history, it’s their problem and not mine. Plus, I think there is a lot less stigma toward mental illness now than there used to be. Or maybe I’m just oblivious. I don’t know.

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