We booked our hotel and of course because I left it so late - EVEN yesterday - I almost forgot again - so when I tried to get the same place as last year - it was booked, well we could have had a more expensive room with a cot! I think not..  after trying 4 places all booked for that weekend I was able to book us into the Delta Chelsea.  
Later Norm and I were talking and I was telling him it is a bit stressful the hotel $$$  but we tried to drive one year and if we did that I would not be able to give it my all for the EXPO (too tired) - Norm reminded me we stayed at the Delta Chelsea before.  It was the worst hotel stay of my life.  It was not the hotel. 
We stayed there when Storm was going through many tests just before his initial diagnoses
Hospital during the day  hotel at night - it had (has) a great kids camp that Storm did visit last time. I on the other hand would come back to the hotel and CRY.  Every day at sick kids they gave us test results and bad news.. I never ate, never slept so I don't even really remember the stay. So it's booked and  I thought FUCK IT! ;-)!!!  The last time I stayed there we were told our son might not make it past 12!  OUR son is 19! We are at a Cannabis EXPO spreading the word about his life saving medicine!! I will be reminded once again of what I am doing and WHY! We re going to enjoy every second of this trip! It's only $$$!! I will be up and in the pool at 6! LOL - Storm says he will believe it when he see's it! 
I can't wait we are so excited!!! READY OR NOT here we come!   Us last year at our not as nice as this time  hotel!:
 
 
As it happens I just like to draw Santa and Rudolph ;-)   
Busy and long day - catching up before I have stuff to do for the Holidays.
It's Monday! A new week, a new leaf! LOL 
I am grateful for good books. 
I am grateful for homemade cookies medicated or not!
I am grateful for all the support I get from friends & strangers a like.
I am grateful for a space to create & paint and draw.
I am grateful for everyone who SHARES their talent - It's NOT all about $$$-It is about the gift and sharing and making others feel good.
 
 
Thank God it's Monday! Monday's-  I use to hate them, now I wake up and think "O.K. It's a NEW week!"  Last week I had one thing in particular that was pretty shitty,   just when you think time to move on.. someone stoops to a new level of low.  Makes me shake my head and wonder.  BUT that IS life.. good and bad, no one escapes without a scratch ;-) Some times even "friends" do & say shitty things. It is the lessons we learn that make us better people (I hope) and we have to know when to move on. It's that simple. It does not mean you won't miss them, perhaps even still care for them, it just means you realize what is REALLY important to you. 
But just now as I was making my grilled cheese I remembered my friend Josh and his visit this past summer. I'm not much of a cook - to the point where I warn company that is staying with us.. anyhow this summer I warned Josh and then told him "but I make a wicked grilled cheese.." I then proceeded to burn the life out of our lunch as I was distracted drawing with Josh.. (blame him - hee hee) Josh said it looked delicious and wanted it. Beings as it was burnt beyond recognition I refused and we had lunch with Chef Boyardi.  As time has gone on I have got to know Josh better and THAT is Josh. He is a good guy, I can't say as I have ever heard him say anything bad about any0ne.  I am blessed to have several friends like that. They remind me who I am.
So when the others get you down, why even let them occupy your mind for one minute more? Move on. Think of your GOOD friends the ones that don't judge, not your looks, your home, your spouse, your kids, your choices... your sketchbooks - LOL,  and move on.. 
Mondays I am going to start my week with 5 great things that happened and have me even more prepared for this week! IF you do look back - look at the good and let the rest slip away.
1. I had a great time with Lucy this week, stamping, talking about Korea, sharing very delicious cookies and spending time with Larry.
2. I found out my MRI was NEGATIVE!
3. Storm made me laugh so hard yesterday I could barely stand up straight. I am still giggling today...  
4. I sold cards! Lots  ;-DD  I'm making people smile around the globe!
5. I had fun hanging out with Benny and his 'boyz' - always nice to meet new friends too.