I Give Up
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10:17AM I've been fighting a cold for two weeks. One day I'd have a sore throat. The next day that would be better, but my nose would run. The next day I'd have a sore throat accompanied by an earache. Then a headache.
I've tried not to let it get me down. We worked all weekend getting the windows washed and the storm windows put up for the winter. The leaves need raking and bagging, but last night the cold finally defeated me. I am coughing, sneezing, blowing, aching.
I give up. The leaves can just blow around for another day. Today I am going to stay in my jammies and robe and read and drink tea and blow my nose and curl up on the couch with my sugar free Halls mentolyptus drops and feel sorry for myself.
I got a new book on Saturday--Mastering Copperplate: A Step by Step Manual for Calligraphers. It's 192 pages of detailed instructions on the PROPER way to do copperplate. I am on page 53 and already I know why copperplate has always defeated me. I have been doing it ALL WRONG. I had almost given up on copperplate but now that I am learning to understand it better, I am going to give it another go.
Don't know what copperplate is? Here's a youtube for your viewing enjoyment.
Reader Comments (9)
Sorry you're feeling under the weather. I hope the jammies and tea will do the trick and set you on a healthy course :0)
Copperplate has always fascinated me.
Oh, I'm sorry you're not well. Tea and jammies always help, and a copperplate book will hopefully take your mind off your sniffles. Feel better soon, Kim!
I like the way you give up! Giving in to take care of the cold and taking up the challenge of copperplate once again! You haven't given up at all! Good for you- rest up and enjoy your day!
I personally feel that a weekend washing windows earns you a day in your jammies, but that's just me. And, like Heidi said, you ARE working on copperplate. I would be lying on the couch watching Pride and Prejudice. :)
I'm so sorry that you're feeling poorly...but it's fun to hear how you are taking care of yourself! :) Enjoy your lazy day and get better soon...
Angie in OH
That calligraphy video is incredible - what patience! And his hand is so steady. I'm afraid I'd be making all kinds of blots and bloopers!
Hope you are feeling better soon Kim - cuddle up with a good hot cup of tea and rest.
Feel better soon!! Love you!!
It's fascinating to watch!