Gearing up for the second week.

Other than catching up on sleep, I spent the majority of the day hanging out with Bob.
Do you like my Bob notebook? I've customized it, and I keep it near at all times to document all Bob's quotes and tips.

I even have a page in it for each of our CRI Friday instructors, yes Nic, Rachel, Faye, and Lynn, I have learned valuable things from each of you!

I have sectioned off a big portion for all three weeks of certs, so my pages are rapidly filling up. This makes me happy!


I thought I would share one of my life hacks; I'm pretty decent at coming up with ways to make life a bit easier.


I have shared this tutorial before but not here on this blog. I made the whole thing for under $15.
It's been dead useful in class.
Several fellow students have said they plan to make one when they get home, and even Doug and Eddie approve!


I found that Netflix is streaming Heiner Hertling. He is touted as the "Outdoor Bob Ross". His show is called "Your Brush with Nature". I like him very much. Anyhow he quoted this in one of his episodes today, "Don't take your paintings too seriously, don't take yourself too seriously."
I'm going to take this advice to heart, and make it my motto this upcoming week.

Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

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  1. faye dasherJune 18, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    Sherry, you're just amazing! Thank you so much for this blog. I can't wait to meet you!

    And to think that I have a page in your book- that's so humbling! I'm thrilled to pieces!

    Your students are going to blessed with a wonderful instructor.

    Bob would be so proud. I know I am, just to know what I know of you so far.
    ❤️ Faye Fletcher

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