You Just Never Know...

I'm finding that just as I began to question if I'd ever discover something new about my self, BlogHer theme for February prompted us to Make something.  I had loads of ideas come to mind too.  And, although I've had to take things easy, and give my body recovery time, I'm doing my best to post as often as possible.  My choice of what to make came as a complete accident, not to mention, a welcome surprise.  I was trying to figure out Windows 7 Paint software program which came factory installed on my old, little laptop computer... I don't even remember why, but lo and behold, a brand new favorite past time fell into place at the perfect right time.  And trust me, this little hobby is super time consuming - for me anyway.  But it's also so much fun... I think I mentioned that on yesterday's post.

I was not prepared to edit, upload and publish a YouTube This Is Fifty With Lil channel ~ Thoughts On Thursday vlog to include in today's blog post.  I did recorded it, but by the time I sat down to work tonight, I realized that there would not be enough time to publish it before midnight; I preferred to make the best of my time illustrating a couple of panels. I will try my best to have a vlog post for Five On Friday tomorrow because I'm having just as much fun creating and producing videos.

Illustrated by Lillian Carilo, February 2015

Windows 7 Paint

Here are a few illustrations that I created or modified today.  I hope somebody likes them.

I can't believe it is already February 19!  It's going by so quickly.  Last couple of weeks were tough because I actually went out to a social event one evening, took mom to a specialist on Saturday afternoon, drove more than usual (which in turn, caused an excess amount of stress and anxiety).  And, my son and I have been watching as many Oscar nominated films as possible before the Academy Awards show next Sunday.  It does seems like things are getting back to normal again though.  But I'll just have to see how it goes.

Illustrated by Lillian Carilo, February 2015

Windows 7 Paint

My husband and I went to a company gathering and catered taco cookout.  It was nice meet a few of his co-workers and have nice chats with anyone who joined us at our table.  I had a very nice time, but social situations often overstimulate my brain, and I need a few days to recover.

Illustrated by Lillian Carilo, February 2015

Windows 7 Paint

Sometimes, pitching in to help mom out with stuff other than managing her meds and doing her meal planning and shopping takes it's toll on me.  I don't want to say she's "difficult," she's just a very old woman with her own agenda who has no other choice than have to rely on my sister, her aide, and I to manage things she is not able to do on her own.  She can be a doozy... in other words, high maintenance.  But I know she appreciates our help.  I need to create an illustration of mom... shouldn't be too difficult, I look just like her.

Illustrated by Lillian Carilo, February 2015

Windows 7 Paint

So, you just never know, until you try, that there are things out there still to explore.  I'm glad I discovered how much joy digital illustrating brings to my days.