I painted Orro the dwarf last night, while watching Once Upon a Time.
The photo is more or less actual size. I really enjoyed doing him - it is nice to be able to spend time doing just one figure instead of a whole army!
Anyway, time is rolling on, exam season is in full swing here at Uni, Number One Son will be home in just over 3 weeks, the day after Mrs RC and I celebrate our 28th anniversary! Not sure what we will do - maybe have a meal out together or something - we will see.
Changing the subject entirely, I have started listening to music while cycling. I tried it many years ago, but decided that it stopped me hearing the traffic around me and gave up. But I have now solved the problem. Instead of wearing plug earphones I have some larger ones that just sit over my hears. When cycling, I have these resting on my ear lobes, held in place by the strap on my helmet. This allows me to hear the music without blotting out the sound of maniac drivers coming up behind me! Perfect! I try not to sing along when there are pedestrians around, but on the plus side I think I have been riding a bit faster, trying to pedal to the beat of the music...
This is a good one....
7 comments:
I love Orro, your alter ego!
I don't listen to music while bicycling, for the reason you mention. I just "play" music in my head, but I don't think it's the same. Maybe I'll try the ear lobe thing if I can still hear the crazies around me.
I discourage my kids from listening to music while riding their bikes, but I listen to it while running. I keep it low, though, and have always been able to hear cars coming up on me. I'm happy you found a way to make it work! Music makes everything better! :)
Orro looks much better after a good painting!
I always get nervous listening to music while riding a bike or if my son does for the very reasons you mentioned.
But now I want to try your method
"Instead of wearing plug earphones I have some larger ones that just sit over my hears. When cycling, I have these resting on my ear lobes, held in place by the strap on my helmet."
Hmmmmmm! Good idea!
I alternately listened to music while running and went without music. I liked that the rhythm of the music gave me energy, but I also liked hearing the sounds of nature in the early morning. Of course, I had a path to run on which kept me a bit safer from the maniac drivers.
Happy anniversary! I like your figure, too.
I'd like to listen to music when I run but don't because I like to hear everything that's going on for safety reasons.
Abby - Yes, I usually have a tune going in my head anyway - my finds it amusing that my fingers often move as though I am playing the tune too!
ShadowRun300 - very wise to make sure you can hear - I see so many people who are just not "here"...
Meleah Rebecca - let me know how it works for you!
Terri - Now if I had a gooc cycle path to follow I am sure I would bask in the full music experience...
Riot Kitty - Better to be safe.
"I like your figure, too." Now that is a line that I would not be allowed to say back to you :-)
Orro is looking pretty sharp. Nice eye for detail.
I've been using ear buds for years while running but keep the volume low enough to know when I am about to get run over.
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