Naughty or Nice

 

“Dear Santa: I don’t know if I’ve been Naughty or Nice, but if I find a pair of Stilettos under my tree, I’ll know you were right.” - anon

Tube: "Licorice" by ©Barbara Jensen

Scrap Kit: "Warm Wishes" by Dees'Sign Depot

Fairy Hangout

 “I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?”― John Lennon

A little bit of whimsy before the holiday. This is going to be a very quiet Thanksgiving. 🦃

As part of my birthday present, I got a new version of Paint Shop Pro.  I have been spending time getting used to the new fun features. In addition, I purchased a new laptop and retired my old one to hubby. Setting up a laptop and creating Christmas tags is a new challenge and I am enjoying it.

Cheers!!  🍷

Credits:

Tube: Fairy Chick by ©Anne Stokes

Scrap Kit: Fantasy Tale by Graphics of Fantasy

Mask: NaeMask2 by Nae

Hauntingly Beautiful

 “Yet even so, she was so damn beautiful in one of those hauntingly ethereal ways it stole my breath.” — Linda Kage

Credits:

Tube: "Lonely Heart" by ©Barbara Jensen

Scrap Kit: "Midnight Memories" by Pink Paradox Productions

Mask: Miz_Mask342png by Mizteeques Digital Designs

Time for Magic

 “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”  ― Roald Dahl

I had my six month check up this week and so far..."knock on wood"...  I am doing alright. However, she did change my meds as Northwest Allied has a new(?) drug policy and two of my needed refill prescriptions fell into the changed guidelines. Ummmm...What? I wonder if this policy is everywhere else in Tucson, because I love my doctor, but don't like being limited to what meds I can take. 

So now I can't get refills on Xanax or Tylenol 3. Hmmmm....have to take Citalopram instead and chug down 4 to 6 Aleve's as well. WTF?

One thing I liked about Xanax was I could take it as needed for anxiety. This new drug Citalopram, has to be taken every day and its classified as an antidepressant. UGH! 

As for Tylenol 3, I only take it if I have extreme pain in my hands, neck and knees which occurs more often during cold days. Usually, I get by on 2 Aleve pills daily to reduce moderate stiffness and pain.  Her solution is to continue taking the Aleve, but at higher doses on severe pain days, 4 to 6 pills as needed. 🙄 So its ok for me to possibly get stomach bleeding problems taking almost triple doses of Aleve, as opposed to just taking one or two Tylenol 3 pills for the pain. What kind of medical plan is that?  

On the bright side, my daughter provided a sample of ...ummm...a very effective cream. I won't say what's in it, but it works really great. So, perhaps I won't need the Tylenol 3 or any narcotic, if it continues to provide much needed relief.

Still, I would like to know if Tucson is on lockdown for Xanax and Tylenol 3 prescriptions or can I hope there are other PCP's out there than can prescribe these drugs?  If I have to change physicians, I will. I have been using these drugs for years...always as needed. Never abused using them because they do have kicker side effects that I don't like to experience. 

Life is frustrating enough with Covid-19 without having to also live with anxiety, stress and arthritic pain. This just sucks big blue balls. 🤬

Ok rant over...cheers! 🍷

Credits:

Tube: "Carina" by ©Alec Rud

Scrap Kit: "Strange Magic" by Pink Paradox Productions

Dark Soul

Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. ~ Edgar Allan Poe

The weather suddenly turned COLD! I wish it would make up its mind. Whiplash effect! Tomorrow it appears to be warming up again. 🙄

After a strenuous week, it's nice to wake up without watching the news. My nerves are frayed. I look forward to quiet days ahead with a brief look at the morning news and moving on with my day. Take a deep breath America, the nightmare is over.

Cheers!!🍷

Credits:

Tube: "Roxanne" by ©Goldwasser

Scrap Kit: "Dead of Night" by DeesSignDepot

Mask: Mask 214 by Mizteeques Designs

Once Upon A Time...

“A thousand years ago or more

They opened up the devil’s door

And a cwene of dark and death

Crawled out, and creeping stole our breath

And we’ve been hiding ever-more.”

― Craig Froman, Of Secrets, Spiders & and the End of the World🕷

Watching the election returns...rather fascinating. 

Starting to work on some Christmas themes...my muse keeps going back to Halloween...lol. I found a tutorial that I had to try...was relaxing and fun to create. 

Cheers! 🍷

Credits:

Tube: 48-2 by ©Enys Guerrero

Scrap Kit: The Dark Side by Hania's Design

Mask: Mask_Vivienne_0082PNG by Vivienne's Paintbox

Background Tutorial by Vivienne's Paintbox

Halloweentown!

 "Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it." --Aggie Cromwell, "Halloweentown"

I am still in a Halloween mood. Maybe its the after effects of the blue moon? Election night is coming...that's a whole other scary trip!

Cheers!!🍷

Credits:

Scrap Kit: Halloween Town by Jens Sweet Temptations

Mask: Minja-DesignsMask1 by Minja Designs