Galaxy Coyote Skull (Photos)

Since there was such an expressed interest in seeing my custom painted galaxy coyote skull, painted by the super talented DivyaTaxidermy, I thought I would share photos of it.

 

Top view:

Right side view:

Left side view:

I still can’t get over how gorgeous this skull is. I’m still a little sad that it is a coyote, even a large coyote – which cannot be mistaken for a wolf skull. But she’s gorgeous and I love her.

Now, I’m just trying to figure out where to hang her for a more permanent home. Right now, she’s chilling on my art table (that is so bare) because Josey REALLY likes her and I don’t want to have to maim the dog if she attempts to eat the skull. ::grins and winks::

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful…

1.       The nice quick rainstorm we got yesterday.  It dropped the temperatures for a while.  And I was able to collect a decent amount of rainwater for the Harpies.  This should keep them happy for a bit.

2.       Realizing that I am a lot stronger than I give myself credit for.  And that I tend to hold myself back as well.  Now that I realize this behavior, I can start taking steps on correcting it.

3.       Doing longer walks with Josey and that she is doing pretty decent with them.  Of course, after I wrote this and attempted to take her on the longer walk, it was a complete cluster-fuck.  Oh well.  We will try again tomorrow.

4.       The wild hair I got up my ass this past weekend to finally rearrange about 98% of my bedroom.  I really like to so much more now.  I still have a bit left to do, but I am content with where it is headed.

5.       The various YouTube videos I have been watching by various Pagans.  Some of it is nothing but drama and petty bullshit – but there are some real gems in there that I find very inspiring and that are encouraging me to step up my own Pagan game, so to speak.

6.       That I am going to Houston this weekend with my Mom – it is my little Nephew’s 2^nd birthday party.  And I will finally get to meet my little Niece that was born back in April.  ::smiles::

7.       The downtime at the summer tech job that allows me to get some writing down and that also allows me to watch the aforementioned YouTube videos and channels.  I certainly could get used to this pace of work.  ::grins and winks::  But having to do everything three times over for it to be officially done?  Yeah, I could do without it.

8.       That I’m working on getting back into the habit of using the elliptical.  I actually miss this habit that I fell out of a while back.  I am ready to get back into the swing of it again.

9.       That this round of the National Journal Writing Month challenge is just about over.  I should be able to hit my goal of 15,000 words this time around.  I think I have only done that twice before (if even that).  ::laughs::

10.   That the depression finally lifted.  It was a brutal week or so, struggling under it, but guess what?  I am still standing.  And it definitely makes me grateful for the depression free times in my life.  And it makes me doubly grateful that my depression spells now aren’t as long or as brutal as they used to be.  I don’t know if that’s because the depression itself isn’t as strong any more or if it’s because I’m stronger now and that it doesn’t affect me the same way it used to.  Either way, I am just grateful it isn’t as bad as it used to be.

Witch Crush

written: July 27th

 

I am totally hooked on the YouTube channel of “The Lovely LittleWitch”.  I just adore her.  Like, she is someone I could totally enjoy being friends with her, hanging out with her, and definitely doing magick and/or ritual with her.  She is just such a bad ass, foul-mouthed witch who is dedicated to a “dark” goddess – sounds just like me!  ::laughs::  She is dedicated to the Madame Brigitte – a Haitian loa.  Gah, I am having a serious witch crush on the Lovely Little Witch!  ::laughs::

But watching through her various videos, they really inspire me on my own Path.  I want to do more with my altar and magickal area.  She has an amazing sacred room.  And her outdoor witch’s circle?  So friggin’ awesome!  It’s a huge circle with a firepit in the center and the circle is bordered by these huge tree trunks set up like seats.  It kind of reminds me of the ancient Celtic henges and I just love it.  I would kill for her outdoor witch’s circle.  If I had the yard space, I would totally copy her circle.  But I don’t have the space for the huge ring of massive tree stumps she has, but I am sure I will figure something out.  

We definitely do have plans to put in a small fire pit in our side yard eventually, over where our swing bench is.  We need to remove part of the brick wall that we have there, which is completely unnecessary and it actually cuts off part of the yard from line of sight.  So of course, this is the area that Josey likes the most.  But given that she likes to eat dirt and leaves and rocks and sticks and leaves, she needs to be supervised.  So part of that wall has to go.  And when it does, it will open up this area of the yard that’s cut off from us currently enjoying.  And with some of that open space, we want to put in a small fire pit.  And while we talk about sitting around it, roasting marshmallows and cooking various “camp” food, you can bet your ass I will be doing ritual out there for damn sure. 

I’ve got to figure out some ways to banish the damn mosquitoes.  I should plant some sage and some mosquito plants.  Hell, I’m even tempted to buy some of the tiki torches to put up around our outdoor area.  I just hate having to douse myself in OFF anytime I want to step outside.  And if I don’t, then I run the risk of being completely drained of blood by those damn little vampires.  Plus, with West Nile and the first case of the Zika virus in the area (though, the individual caught the Zika virus from traveling abroad…but if a mosquito bites that person, they can now spread the virus), this goes beyond just the whole “I hate feeling itchy” mindset.  I have no desire to catch either of those viruses. 

Strength

written: July 26th

 

I had a realization while using the elliptical today – it truly is the perfect Zen time for me.  Once I get past the seven minutes of hell mark, everything just falls away and that is when I hit true clarity of mind.  Just love it.  Anyways, I realized that I always hold myself back – in all things – but especially in physical things.  Namely sports and sports-like things.  Which is stupid as I am really “country strong” – naturally strong – not that I pump iron or anything.  But I realized this when I was originally planning to only use the elliptical for 15 minutes because I didn’t want to risk hurting my knee.  And I hit the 15 minute mark and my knee felt fine – well, it’s normal level of odd feeling – but certainly not “bad”.  So I decided to keep going to the 17 minute mark.  And I felt the same at the 17 minute mark.  And the 19 minute mark, I decided to push the pace for the last minute – and I felt great at the end of it.  I probably could have kept going, but decided this was a good start.  But I realized that I am a lot stronger than I give myself credit for, and I am not sure WHY I fear my personal power so much.

But maybe this is why I am really feeling the pull to do Krav Maga this fall – to help break down that self-limiting thought process and to really see what I am made of.

Watch out world, I just might be taking you by storm very, very soon!