Category Archives: personal life

Midnight Sun brings ceilings of blue

Posted on July 3, 2012 by perlgurl

Gallery images of painting the ceiling starts here Spent the weekend painting our dingy living room ceiling nice bright blue. The ceiling is made from acoustic tile and after painting the same type of ceiling in the upstairs hallway with … Continue reading →

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Bringing bright colors to our home

Posted on June 10, 2012 by perlgurl

Started painting the hallway last night as part of the main floor painting project I plan to achieve this summer. First thing to do was pick the color palette. We used two very difference greens in the bedroom and upstairs … Continue reading →

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another mother’s day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by perlgurl

In the past week nearly everyone I know has asked how my mother’s day went. These days to me it is just another day. When my daughter was small it was easier and magical; a hand-made card and her beaming … Continue reading →

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Crepes and Cake

Posted on May 12, 2012 by perlgurl

May 12, 2012. Opening Day of Farmers Market. We arrived just before noon and immediately went to get food to eat since we had not had breakfast yet. I went straight for the crepes: This new vendor was directly across … Continue reading →

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Back-breaking work is good for the soul

Posted on May 6, 2012 by perlgurl

Images of all my work thus far this year is here Gallery images of 2012 gardening. My thumbnails creator on the gallery seems broken for now, but clicking on the full size of each image works. Got to work on … Continue reading →

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Relief from a heavy weight

Posted on April 27, 2012 by perlgurl

Made a hard decision and a heavy weight was lifted. In part personal and in part business related. Funny how much relief can come from finally giving in and giving up. I am reminded of a time in high school … Continue reading →

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Despair and Acceptance

Posted on April 24, 2012 by perlgurl

So here’s the deal: I am closing the studio at the end of the summer if I can’t cover the costs of the studio throughout the summer (e.g. the $1,460 monthly lease payment) with studio-based income. Last year I emptied … Continue reading →

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Quitting becomes a possibility.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by perlgurl

More stress. Crying these days. Ready to give up. I am physically exhausted, emotionally drained and have no time for me to work on my dancer other movement goals. I am not normally someone who responds to stress with emotional … Continue reading →

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Sad

Posted on December 1, 2011 by perlgurl

Struggling today with being positive about the fate of the studio for the upcoming year. This reminds me of how I want to be, regardless of if the studio stays open or not. http://dancelifetv.com/index.php?episode=121

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Reaching out can be hard to do….

Posted on November 29, 2011 by perlgurl

I know I need help, but one week later and I am still trying to figure out how to put it into words. Have gone through more than my usual minimum of six drafts now, and I still can’t get … Continue reading →

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