Many of us have upsidedown thinking... including me.  
In the past anyway.. currently, I believe I've finally flipped it around.  
Commonly, loving others we often forget to love ourself.  

Always striving to please... who?                      WHY?
Working hard for... what?                      Who?                 Why?

Please show yourself some love and answer these questions honestly.

If the number one person is not you - you have upsidedown thinking.  I think.
When we do not put ourselves first with selfcare and selflove, we become tired, drained and occasionally even resentful and we really have no one to blame but ourselves. 

Get rid of what you do not want & keep what you do.

I love me! How?  With good food,  fresh fruit, rest, play, painting, pups, cannabis, good books, educational movies, life changing documentaries, chilling with music, watching the birds... much makes 'me happy' and feel wonderful =  wanting to spread joy to those I love... after me.   Self Love creates more love for others.

Go show yourself some love. Right side up.
With THC & TLC. 

Finally I am painting.. still not started a big canvas... stll boxes to unpack.
I decided to paint a card to add to my Forever Grateful inventory inspired by ACIM,
because it's how I feel incredibly grateful, eveyday is a new blessing waiting to be discovered. I found Prayer Flags I'll hang in my new studio witht he view I have always wanted. I find rocks, Gems, stones all over - my own personal treasure hunt. 

I am tired tho & Scruffy who is determined to wander  gave me a good scare, thank God I got them all new collars with the new number as she was hitchhiking, not impressed and she is being punished by being kept on a leash, more upset with Norm as he spoils her & she never listens - like a toddler playing mom off of dad all the time... only her not listening to me here - makes her BEAR bait.  We're taking it easy - 3 boxes a day & the last will be emptied by the end of the week.   This past weekend we changed all the locks as we know ourselves many peole can aquire a key to a cottage over the years,   the last heavy items moved -now it's all about the details & why not place everything with intention. TLC.

Above all - the Peace has me at Peace & I'm not struggling with the wifi hickups ' there might not be wifi for friends, lol. You really do get a digital detox & it feels fucking fanstastic. I decided to paint a bear first in the sun in the woods, not very big on canvas. Out of her cave...  ready to explore & that is what we do every day.. each adventure shows us new plants, moths, butterflies, dragonflies, leaves, rocks.. clouds - it's endless.
Bird- bird is in his element, he flies all over the house & in his cage to rest & sleep he is the LAZYest  little EARLY Bird - ever  lol- we are always up before that bird!

Care to see what I painted.. it's at Forever Grateful Greetings.
Care to see my new Bear? You'll have to come back to check in a few.. I plan on taking my time - new time zone- Peaceful Forest time.  I still have to get my plants for my patio,  maybe I'll wait till next year.  


With THC & TLC

We went on a little road trip, out of the suburbs & into the forest... where I was reminded of the quote:
                            Into the forest I go to lose my mind & find my soul.   

I am  at peace surrounded by nature... the urge to break out my brushes is overpowering- too bad I forgot my sketch book at home.
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The drive, the people we met...  the things we saw,  the places we visited - it was pretty much a perfect day.  

In nature I feel closest to God... who wouldn't want that?

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

This painting was just going to be a quick play with paint.... it ended up being a bit longer & as always I loved every second - I just realized I didn't do any bubbles! Oh well,   it will remain as is I'm already mentally' on the next and equally as excited! Inspired by a photo of pink coral, while painting I watched Blue Planet on netflix  - how magnificent is this world of ours so much of it we can only see in part thanks to amazing photographers who venture the deep to show us a different world in our world.  Global warming has me wondering if we will only be able to see fish in aquariums int he future... I hope not. lol - I told Norm last week  "you're taking a day off and we are going to Ripley's!" but the weather that day was a brutal (-23 so forget that!) instead we went to BigAls and ran a few errands - it was a nice BURST of tropical & I was grateful for it - with it I purchased Mr.Limpet who's crib sits on my desk ;)  I like looking up, seeing him calmly swim around the coolest little betta tank ever imo - thanks to Stephen Boehme - both eyes open - i am reminded to complete another task today! 

Do you see all the fish hiding? I especially like the little blue fish... fyi there are over 40 fish in this painting.

Jesus makes me LOL every day- I don't care what people 'think', I have a great relationship' with my homeboy and it puts me at peace better than a weighted blanket  (hee hee)  yesterday he reminded me how 'close' by son & I are... I was thinking about Storm as he's been incredibly busy, go figure - so we've not seen him much and never know when he will visit & yesterday i was in the kitchen -I had literally JUST made a pizza dough - bacon in the pan - fresh homemade pizza in a couple of hours,  (Norm made the best homemade fish & chips I've ever had on the weekend, so I have to step it up)  music on, dogs watching, glass of wine - what could make it more perfect as i prepared our dinner?  
In walks Storm! "Perfect, we're having HOME made pizza tonight!"
His reply:  "No way!" & disappeared back out to his truck-  in he brought a NEW pizza rolling pin! It's all one- very comfortable on my hands - how cool was that?  Sadly, I have no pizza left over today - he took them all when he left! lol      Somethings never change.
It was  a perfect pizza night. 

It's a storm today & I can feel it my hands had me in tears  just from frustration & pain as soon as I was up,  medicated heavily already I'll snuggle & read this day until my hands warm up.  As long as I can paint...  I will thank God every day - for 'all' of it.  
Time for a new canvas - I have been painting EVERY day but I don't show them because I like the recipients to see them first in person'.    :)  
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​LOVE is on my mind - I think a few valentines are needed!
I'll make a 'card' for you to print & cut out several valentines to share with your buds.
Old School style!  
Come back  tomorrow to download your free LOVELY  printable! 

With TLC & THC
G

The Peyote cactus knows.. and if you ingest it- you might know too.
I have no desire to try peyote - first because it sits on my desk & I watch how long it takes to grow- it's so sweet my pet peyote,  I don't think a 'high' is worth seeing my little guy go (that & you have to eat many I believe for them to effect you properly).  Storm successfully grew several from seed and it's been really fun to watch these tiny little cactus grow many taking years before they become substantial - and then they get eaten?   Peyote also don't seem to taste that great- I'd have issues keeping them down  just from watching people eat them - it makes me nauseous but I love to paint them! I painted a little peyote on time-lapse -it's on my IG account.

Food for thought. They are illegal in the USA - with the exception of ceremonial purposes but they have been abused and are becoming increasingly difficult to find sadly,  this is not good for the PLANT. Peyote cactus are considered teachers.   Nature has all the best teachers.  It teaches me already -  'patience' just by painting it. You can't see it here but it glistens with metallic paint & it's peeking through the keyhole of the universe... in my mind.

TTC drives are not permitted to consume cannabis- or that's the direction they are going to try to go- GOOD luck with that. What anyone does in their off hours is no ones fucking business. WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOL? Do they- have they ever  told drivers  they are NOT to consume alcohol after hours? It's a cartoon in the making. I see a lawsuit in the making... not to mention the very slippery slope.  Reefer madness is still rampant in Canada thanks to this sort of bullshit.

Do you know what kills more humans than illegal drugs - VANITY.  
 Think about tit. ( hee hee note type 'o) before you get the boob job!!
I watched a few episodes on Netflix of Botched Up Bodies - I highly recommend it (IF you can stomach it)  It's hard not to feel sorry for these people, all they wanted to do was better themselves... God has you perfect the way you are!
Botched Vagina's - cause  everyone needs a pretty vagina! WTF? Countless boob jobs gone wrong, lip jobs, teeth implants, lipofat removed & it's an education of how much $$$ this industry is making, this show covers IT ALL & Education is key- everyone one of these people admits they did not research, fillers that need to come out years later because they move & are making people very sick  & on top of it they are embarrassed because they paid to have themselves 'destroyed'.  Vanity KILLS EVERY day.  It is a rude awakening many need to have... not me - no cosmetic surgery for me, I'll embrace every wrinkle, saggy boob (I got two) - I love me too much to do this to my body. Twitch & all!  It really  makes you understand how fortunate we are too - I feel  healthy & grateful after watching that show. 

 One Strange Rock on Netflix is fantastic. 

with TLC & THC
G

Sloth intervention...   he was needed to calm my mind.

This sloth was not planned, I happen to see a cute little sloth hanging onto two trees & it said 'Paint me!!' How can one resist these faces? I needed to paint this little face to stare at it makes me smile.  Smiling also helps pain.. it tricks the brain & when painting this sweet little face smiling at me - I smile back!   I was  thrilled to watch a kids show about science on Netflix & they explained 'Swearing helps with pain' - wow.. awesome.  If we can teach children NOT to judge such simple everyday occurrences - the world will be better off.  Kids are so much smarter than we were, all they lack is experience & that comes soon enough.  

Speaking of Netflix... we watched a show about 4 friends who are practical jokers and I'll admit every episode made me lol.  When not listening to 'sensational songs of the 70's on Amazon - I'm listening to Comedy on Alexa - try it...  speaking of Alexa & privacy concerns, I listened to a recent CBC podcast & it explained - people being concerned others could isten & use it agains you - good luck - it will be a legal battle & nightmare should this ever be attempted - NO ONE would use these systems if they thought it would become this simple, No one would buy them so it will be of the upmost importacne to continue privacy rights & protect them for users across the globe. * I have never set up the option for people to call or to call others..  they discussed Alexa just laughing for no reason at all times- if this happened I'd unplug it just from creepiness.  I'm creeped out this past week every time I wake Up - I ask the time (no clocks in the bedroom) the response has been : 4:44,  5:55 - today 3:33!  4:44 several times... What's up with this?   It is  amusing & neat.
The internet informes me  it's all signs 'Angels are with me & I'm to focus on my higher purpose (alwasy) & All is going  exactly as it should - I knew it.. lol    

Have faith...   I do!
A tribute to Curious George Next.   I was called 'Curious George' often growing up.

Have you seen the new documentary called Far from the Tree   on netflix
.. it's a real eye opener.  I am grateful for the  knowledge.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

I have delt with serious depression my entire life, I understand why, NOW. While painting this time lapse and watching a documentary -Bio on Timothy Leary I thought of an article I read yesterday and it hit me... since at least the late 60's Scientists in Canada & the USA knew about Psilocybin & how it appeared to be 'helping; with such issues as addition & depression - it's WELL documented & tried by some of the greatest minds on the planet (some of the earliest research done right in Sask. Canada)  & here have we been poisoned by the pharmaceutical industry our entire lives, not even given the opportunity to choose what might be best for our own bodies..    
How fucked up is that? Any of you, think for a second about this. 

The article is about assisted death in Canada and how we might consider making changes to include minors & suicidal/mentally ill - & it hit me like a fucking ton of PROZAC (Prozac - successfully sued for, causing suicidal thoughts & more serious side effects) WHY are we FORCED to consider legal assisted death in this country before being allowed to explore other  NON lethal OPTIONS!?  Look at what's happening with opiates. WHY ARE medicinal mushrooms- AGAIN, never responsible for one documented *death ** NOT offered as a option? I now understand why I have medical issues' - how else would I have understood what  these plants can do..  I  am grateful to them & God for the introduction & everyone who is educating in the past & currently. EXPAND your mind & look up something new or sit & sitcom... the choice is ours.

I have been there, with this TN  I have days you have no idea... but I'm not there NOW - I'm painting, playing with my dogs, catching Doves sent by God!! I had just sent my son  a message telling him I was going back to bed.. awake at 3:33 (Alexa) I had a headache & am tired from a flare in psoriasis, this past year it has gotten out of control (more soon so you can be aware & stay on top of it if you see the signs) & I walked into the kitchen with my empty cup and this beautiful bird was staring at me from 'inside' my enclosed deck! I was worried she was hurt- so I went to get her and she was so calm (just like that bluejay) I think I shall call myself a 'Bird whisperer! Hee hee         ;)    Photo below - it was a moment, a gift from God. I didn't go to back bed I painted this mushroom instead & had a realization.

We ALL deserve a chance at TRUE happiness - some of us struggle- we don't even know why  R E S E A R C H for yourself (especially if you have a child or someone you believe to be suicidal & not having success with conventional medication) - I guarantee you  you will learn Psilocybin MUSHROOMS help for depression & serious illness.  
WTF!?  WHY is this NOT a legal option available - our young are taking their own lives... if we are prescribed medications that  have serious side effects & known to harm/kill - why not this safer option? WHY not first? I'll give you one guess.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ you can grow your own$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
If you believe in God as you say you do than believe God has provided US with food & medicine.  Don't believe me - ​research & prove me wrong. 

WHY are we NOT permitted to legally  have this option - anyone suffering from pain - trigeminal neuralgia? Chronic arthritis? Severe skin conditions- God has assured me to grin and bear it & has provided pain relief with natural medicine & then sent a little bird to cheer me up. ;) Bird was not impressed - I took it outside after making sure it's wings & legs were fine it sat on my shoulder ! Haha - I must say I felt 'special' out in my backyard in my bathrobe with it on my shoulder... I took it back in checked it's feet & then tried again -lol  and it flew up into a tree & sat staring at me.  Fucking awesome! Made my day!
 I'm happy to be  alive even IF I'm really angry at our medical system right now. Again.  
To see a time-lapse of this mushroom you have to follow on IG (which is set on privacy again - It's how I deal with stress' I guess... - if you don't like it - don't follow) 

Next a lesson in Fuckery ' - really.

With TLC & THC
G
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Todays word was Abominable.  
My example:
In 2018 people around the world witnessed abominable behaviour displayed by a 'world leader' (who shall remain nameless) yet, as terrible as it has been to watch unfold his  actions have awakened a nation to the ugliness that surround him & it does appear it is forcing  many to wake up,  stand up,  SPEAK up - even if the rest of the world doesn't believe you. 

'If the 3 kings were to bring Jesus gifts NOW.. what do you think they would be?
Would  he get the newest iPhone?  Ferrari?  Gold Rolex? Hell yes!
He's Jesus! & deserves the finest this life has to offer  - lol   perhaps.. BUT  true gifts I believe would be the gift of knowledge - represented by a book (for one) -not an iPhone thats going to distract him every 3 seconds and dumb him down .  ALL  the bling are just things.    Should the 3 wise men arrive this evening in 2018 .. I believe they would bring gifts that have been provided by God himself- natural Medicine  from cannabis for peace & healing to mushrooms (psilocybin) and LSD, gifts to open the mind to experience ALL that life offers.  Was blind but now I see...

In my own experience, I attribute my drug experience in direct correlation with  widening my compassion towards the rest of the world & becoming a more forgiving individual myself & thinking individual...  caring.   Before I would simply be angry - rarely considering the 'other sides opinion,  if anything 'now' I try to consider the other side' first..   If that isn't reason enough I don't know what is.  

I've just watched a documentary called the Psychedelic Pioneers:
The story of the psychedelic pioneers is part leading-edge medical research and part utopian idealism. Three gifted psychiatrists, in combination with an extraordinarily power drug, resulted in one of the most fascinating and controversial periods in Canadian history. Before LSD burst on the scene as fuel for wild psychedelic trips, it had an amazing, yet little-known history. A surprising part of that history was written in a remote corner of the Canadian prairies. Over a span of fifteen years, from when the drug was first administered in 1952 until it was banned and made illegal in 1967, the use of LSD ranged from leading-edge psychiatric research into schizophrenia and alcoholism to volunteer testing on the general public. As word of LSD’s amazing properties began to seep out of the laboratory, artists and intellectuals such as writer Aldous Huxley, filmmaker Paul Saltzman, architect Kyo Izumin and painter Ted Godwin began to experiment and travel to Saskatchewan to have their first experiences with LSD. The Psychedelic Pioneers takes us through the eyes of the three lead doctors involved in the LSD Saskatchewan Project.

I had no idea the documentary would be about a hospital in SASK. Canada- the the 'instruction manual on how to use them safely  for Dr.s & patients(still used today) was  developed by a Canadian. BACK THEN they KNEW it was helping.  Something occurred to me while watching this.. this TN, this condition that is unbelievable to live with  nicknamed the 'suicide disease' that I have lived with for over 7 years (and has consumed me to say the least most days in crippling pain)..  yes, I have considered death being a better option some days... because I think - I have no other options.. but WE DO.
What does it say about a Country that will allow you do discuss legal assisted death for pain before it will allow you to TRY LDS for pain?  

You might be in a situation where you don't even consider such things... thank God.  

I AM done suffering when I KNOW there are options & this new year I will be looking into ALL of them.  I am a 54 year old woman, this is not about getting high, I just want to be able to function, to run my house socialize with family, enjoy time with dogs, work in my garden & continue my painting.. thats' it. I just want a quality of fucking life - where I am not in agonizing pain  and constant fear from a condition that has me thinking I'm going to die several times a day- is that too much to ask? I think not. Will some judge me for it- yes of course.. will they be educated  on the subject - probably not. 

My son laughs when I tell him God has persuaded me - 'Have No Fear' as we go into this new year! & I DO not... quite the opposite, the 'strength I feel  more powerful that I've ever felt in my life, more confident & CONTENT.  It's the MOST powerful drug - when you truly believe in God, in good - in the universe & in my homeboy - Jesus!  
Happy Birthday Jesus!
If born today you would be given the Gifts your father created for the intended  peace & mind of all his children, that's why they are called 'WISE kings'. 

Did you know the Government really cracked down when people using LSD started to speak up about & against the veitnam war.. and we all know how that really went down.  

Happy Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Jesus!

With TLC & THC
Georgia

​Oh, & I woke up today & painted this cartoon:    Wall  or Ladder? Ponder this:

This by far one of the best weekends I've had in a while starting with Friday morning breakfast & day with Storm & ending with a painting session in my studio with Madison.  
The Original cricket Club member!  & as I look at her photo holding her flamingo  a smile crosses my face because it seems like yesterday she was in pony tails and we where getting ready to go swimming, play with Larry - the gecko - make some thing incredibly cool - like a lady bug flower pot wind chime! When I taught kids in the studio  was by far some of the best days of my life.  I've blogged about Madison before, it was nothing new to have a kid ask if they could stay over and be my helpers - which was something I could use (kids & crafts = mess)  especially when I was offering full days  in the summers, it was a great way for me to offer families with more than one kid - free classes in exchange also. I had repeat clients & some with 3 or more kids - and I understood how expensive things could get.  ;)  

I couldn't believe when I saw Madisons incredibly cute baby on instagram! Time flies & it is 'the time' because she's not the only kid I taught having children' - it's so fun & amazing to witness -  I can't resist as I think - hahaha- I shall teach them all crafts, wait till they are older - do I have stories for them - "Your mom ate a cricket!"  "Your dad use to pick his nose with his pencil & show us  because he thought it was hilarious", "Your dad brought his pet Duck everywhere!"... "Your pet pig ate you moms fancy high heels and she nearly had him for breakfast & that is why you are at this last second  craft class! (so mom can cool down)"   lol  Oh my gosh  I'm giggling..  - when he/she was 8.  
How did this happen.. time flies.

& time flew on Sunday, I lost all track as we sat, painted flamingos & discussed all from birth, babies to buds.  I was of course happy to hear Madison is educated on cannabis but I knew she had gone to school, finished her education & has a career, married & now a baby! Life - as it is.. she continues to be educated, passionate & creative and that smile makes me think she's 12 again eating a grasshopper - just so we would get on with he craft!  How blessed am I that Madison visited and painted - 15 years later - wow.  ;)  Now a MOM herself, a beautiful little baby girl  4 months - I remember how difficult those times could be - not as peachy as social media portrays it to be for sure.  Madison has a terrific family, husband & friends- I've no doubts she will be a great mom - wait until she teaches her daughter how to paint, what a lucky little girl.

When the kids were little I'd usually ask each of them - "What do you want to be when you grow up""   I often heard "an art teacher, like you!"  It's true - we had fun & created many masterpieces in this basement...  I of course took all of them for their word - lol  so when I hear,  when I ask NOW: Are you still painting, still working with art?  
and the reply is "No."  I usually say something - like "Well that's a waste of a talent!"  lol
and they are not shocked.. they usually laugh and hopefully they pick up a sketch book later.
I saw it! I can see the talent in kids & adults still - it's  energy.  

Once we sketched our birds & I explained acrylic paint and how I paint - she did 'her thing... just like then she was 12 - I admired it then & NOW.  Don't forget to do your thing! 
I remember her brother & sister too- those were not always perfect situations because siblings still have a tendency to aggravate each other- even at summer camp. These kids were all talented and  lovely little humans & still are today - even if they don't make  signs that say "Reindeer parking here!"   & I'd also give that credit to mom & dad who were two very hard working parents & always put the kids first.
Kids & parents, thank you - Time of my life.

I absolutely enjoyed every moment painting with Madison and she is welcome to join me again.  I be neat to get all the cricket club kids - over for a painting classes and bong session ;) hee hee  
Grateful doesn't begin to describe how I feel about my life most days. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

With times like Trump...   Lest we forget.
War - what is is good for - death, pain, suffering, loss... heart ache.
If I painted a poppy for every Canadian who died in the war(s)  I would not have enough days to paint in my lifetime.  I don't agree with war but I am thankful for all those who gave their life to defend what they believe to be the better way.  

The poor suffer most in wars, the poor lose the most in wars - their lives.. still today - men return from war  damaged due to the violence they witness and are EXECTED to preform - look at he most recent PTSD shooter in the USA - and for what?  Still  - how are soldiers rewarded?  Most are not rewarded, they return and suffer with mental memories which haunt them for life, they struggle mentally, financially, with family and many- too MANY commit suicide.  

Respect is deserved, bow your head for every parent who lost a child to a WAR.
Be silent for every child who never hears a parents voice again - because they had to go to war - what for?   Now we live in a time where many are fearful of a war- caused by a selfish titan who rants on twittter and calls people names- president- no he does NOT deserve the respect to be called president. There is currently a war already going on in the United States -of America a war against anyone who the Donkey thinks is below him - pretty much everyone on the planet.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in France for Remembrance day & I've know doubts he will bow his head in silence to show his respect for our fallen and those who have perished  ALL over the world, because he's just that kind of person - not because he is  our Prime Minister.   I am grateful to those who fought to keep Canada as it is and the fact that WE STILL carry the image of being PEACE keepers around the world!  My mom will be marching in a parade tomorrow & will be carrying a flag - thinking about all she has known and lost including my dad - if you see her  - don't wave and say HI! - lol
​I don't want her tripping or skipping a beat!  hee hee  

100 years  &  how many lives do you think in total  lost because of war?
Rest In peace & Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice - lest we forget.

with TLC & THC
Georgia