I love this image by Tina Ann.
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This is my new haircut. Not quite where I want to go yet, but he’s getting closer. At least it looks like someone had a plan now, rather than my former dandelion-gone-to-seed look.
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The visit to Harvey yesterday was mixed. Most of the time he made little or no sense. He looked at me for a long time and then said he liked my earrings. Then after we sat silently a while longer, he said, “I like waking up to the pictures on my wall. They make me happy.” I thanked him for telling me that and then had to excuse myself to cry in the bathroom for a couple of minutes. This Saturday we do all the thumbprints and pictures needed to Harvey’s renewal of his medical visa. Monday he has an appointment at the hospital with his main doctor, and that doctor will fill out the rest of the paperwork we need. We’ll probably stop by the visa lady’s office on the way home from seeing Harvey Monday at the hospital.
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Yesterday at the cafe I felt someone looking at me while I was sketching. I looked up out the window and there was a man standing there grinning at me. He pointed to my sketchbook and then did a thumb’s up, continuing to grin and bow. He did that a couple of times to make sure I got the message and then went on his way. Honestly, it astonishes me how nice people are here.
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This is the newest painted sketch.
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Meet “Gus.” He’s my resident gecko. He moves from my bathroom, to skittering across my art alcove counter, and elsewhere, moving from a complete standstill to running as fast as he can. He is probably 1-1/2 inches long at the most, and is as cute as geckos get. I’ve decided to name him and call him a pet, since he seems to have adopted my place. Hopefully, he’ll eat any bugs he finds.
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I’m closing in on finishing the cheetah puzzle. I just love how he stands out in this photo.
I found another puzzle I love and looked on Lazada (our Amazon type place) to find it again. After looking and looking, I finally decided they no longer offered it. I looked on Amazon and FOUND it! I texted Brian and he just told me he had ordered it. He really spoils me, and I make sure he knows how much I appreciate him.
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Linda, you have such a warm and steady presence—the kind that makes people feel seen and cared for without even trying. Thank you for being you.
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Wow. You just made my day, Srikanth. I’m walking around 3 inches above the ground now, smiling. Thanks so much.
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Your haircut looks nice and lovely drawings as always. Very cheerful looking.
All the best with the medical visa. I bet you will be glad when that’s out of the way and sorted, so you can concentrate on other things.
Enjoy sketching and have a good day.
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Thank you, Liz. I’m still trying to get used to the new haircut, but it IS more organized. I’m glad you like the drawings. I wish we didn’t have to go through all the ‘stuff’ for keeping our visas valid every 90 days, but it’s worth it to be able to stay here. We’re grateful we have an agent to help us. I’m hoping to get over to the cafe soon. Take care.
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