No really big happenings in the Schnell household these days, but nonetheless, a small handful of ‘newsworthy’ (I use that term lightly) updates…
First, remember my ultra-ambitious hundred-push-up challenge? According to my original schedule, I should have joined the push-up century club five weeks ago. But…due to a vacation-related derailment, and a weakness on my part in general, I’m still slowly working my way toward that goal. Last night I was able to do 25 consecutive push-ups. Not too shabby, but I’ve got a ways to go…
Second, our little backyard seed patch is finally starting to show some progress! We’re several weeks away from harvest, but still, these little carrot-tops show definite promise, don’t you think?
Finally, some exciting news on the artistic front: a good friend of mine had a fund-raiser last week for a non-profit group she’s working with, and asked me donate some of my art for the cause. I framed three of my prints with a hope and a prayer that somebody might find them buy-worthy, and two of them sold! This was the very first time that money has been paid for a Kelly Schnell original, so this was kind of a big deal for me. Very affirming.
Yes, May was a relatively quiet month (not that watching carrots sprout isn’t thrilling), but the next few weeks are shaping up to be good and busy – a trip to Portland, a camping weekend with friends, a couple of days in the encaustic studio, and (God-willing) plenty of sunshine and dinners on the grill. And push-ups. Lots of push-ups.