The Journey begins...

Went to Houston Quilt Festival and had a Wonderful time!!!  On level after level.  First, classes in mixed media!  I loved them.  Was thrilled to learn that I could paint a bird that you could tell was a bird, and ditto for the sunflower.  Can't think why I'd ordinarily paint those things, but it was still a kick.  Enjoyed the company of friends and the time away itself!  That makes two.  Was also excited to learn that I was physically fit enough to navigate the walking and steps.  Thanks to my trainer.  And how smart (lucky) was I to start in Sept.  That is three things.  Also learned that I wasn't nervous or afraid or anxious about being on my  own.  That, from a recovered Agoraphobic, is momentous.  I went to classes that were in places I didn't know.  Went off on my own over and over.  Maybe having cell phones is enough to reduce the stress?  Don't know.  Didn't have any stress.  I got as ready as I could, then just did it.  That was a very big four things.  These aren't in order, because this hops over to the conversation I had with Brenda, explaining my new eating strategies.  One of them being that retreats and vacations are free.  I can eat whatever I want to.  Well, I got home on Sunday, and Wednesday I realized that while I could eat anything I wanted, I still ate vegetables and fruit.  And my cheat was ONE cookie from Starbucks.  And after dinner, I may have had ONE cinnamon coffee cake from Starbucks.  One or two treats a day.  I thought I was really indulging.  Wasn't til Wed. that I realized I have as much at home with my dessert.  Weird.  Possibly wonderful, though.  What am I up to?  Five!  And then this one... Carol and I were talking about how intriguing it was to make tiny blocks.  She had seen one inch square, and we thought that 2 would be better for us.  Maybe a bit larger.  I thought that would make a neat way to make a journal.... well.  What would that even involve?  How many squares?  What particularly would be eventful enough to merit a square?  That makes six.  Next, is the Journey of Fragments, the written portion.