Project Runway . . . It Brings Me Closer to God

This clip of Santino impersonating Tim singing NIN “Closer” has been the big laugh of the week for me. I haven’t laughed this hard since the Crazy=Delicious Narnia Rap on SNL. Every episode I watch I just find Daniel more endearing. I loved his orchid inspired design. Andres was fabulous too. Daniel has a really great sense of color and color that is wearable for most people.

In other non-TV related news, I am finally over that nasty cold. I finally finished a very detailed painting that has taken me months to paint. I never thought I’d get it done! Pictures will be posted later! I also bought a mini-trampoline and am bouncing every morning. Once the weather warms up I want to take up running. I'm more into lifting weights so this will be a nice additional to my fitness plan. I may run a few times a week then lift two times a week instead of four. I just started the Flylady organization program too. Here’s to being more organized this year.

As I have mentioned on this blog, I’m kinda going through a mid-life crisis. I want some sort of big happy change to happen. I’ve been reading about the artist relocation program in Paducah, KY. Kentucky isn’t a huge draw for me since it’s a red state and all but the idea of having more time for my art and living somewhere that’s affordable is appealing. You could buy a fixer-upper there for $59,000. The relocation program has drawn people from NY, Chicago, DC, among other cities. The fantasy would look like this: Live in Paducah in a warmer climate which is surrounded by natural beauty, the town of Paducah seems very charming (at least judging from photos). I could have a lovely house and enjoy my time doing Martha Stewart things. I could make my living doing art and faux finishing, perhaps have an easy part-time job vs. the job I have now that sucks my time/energy. The low cost of living would allow me to have a car . . . oh and because it’s a small town I could easily find parking that I don’t have to pay for. I would also be able to travel more—come back to Chi-town once a month, visit friends in neighboring cities like St. Louis and Nashville. I always thought Southerners were very charming. I could afford to do a few exotic trips a year. Paducah could be my home base but really I’d be a woman of the world. Have Internet will travel. Anything I can’t find in Paducah could be bought on-line. I could also consider opening a bed and breakfast. I’m a good cook and brunch is my specialty. Plus I would be the sort of B&B owner who is polite yet not too into other people’s business. It’s a thought.

This plan would only work if I could truly make most of my living doing my art or finding work that I actually like. There is also the serious issue of health insurance. I haven’t lived in a small town in a very long time. I can’t deal with nosy neighbors. I like my introversion. I like not knowing my neighbors most of the time. It would only work if the people were cool, if not it would really suck. Also, Paducah does not have a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, which is where I spend most of my time.

I may do their festival this May and see how I like it. They have and arts/blues festival every year. I'm curious what kind of crowds it draws. It’s nice to have possibilities.