Tonight was the concert, I bought these tickets for my hubby a couple of months ago for Christmas.
WOW. That’s all I can say. This woman is larger than life, has a purpose she is most definitely fulfilling, and she’s just out and out beautiful, period. I’ll let the photos say the rest.
And we’re off!
My first official E.Webscapes blog design is in the portfolio! See?
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A lot of people seem to think that the TT ended along with my post yesterday. Like I said, if you enjoy it, keep doing it! You already have the code, you see the code somewhere, go on and do it! It is fun to do. I really loved doing it, and will probably throw one up now and again when time permits.
As the creator and hostess, I felt a strong responsibility to visit every. single. participant. That, my friends, was the straw that broke this camel’s back. I ran out of time, with my new responsibilities and commitments to Pound2Go and EWebscapes, not to mention my own business, house hunting and family life – I just can’t do it all. I know my limits, and taking it all on is an impossibility in my world.
HOWEVER. I did say yesterday as well that I would pass on the torch to whoever might want it, and two people piped up immediately to take it on (and I’m glad there are two of you!).
Lindsey @ Suspension of DisbeliefNicole @ The Girl Next Door |
Both Nicole and Lindsey are bright, intelligent young ladies who understand why I created the Thursday Thirteen and will continue to nourish it in the spirit that it was created. They will be the source for the code, the place to go for blogroll additions, and the hot spots for any TT related news.
They are in the process of adding the code and information to their blogs and will be making it available shortly – and they will be visiting Thursday Thirteeners to say Hello and give you the scoop once they’re settled in!
So please, do me a favor – announce on your own blog that the TT isn’t dead at all, in fact you guys are rocking Technorati – as of yesterday the TT was listed as a HOT TAG on the VERY FRONT PAGE!
Then stop over & say hi to Nicole & Lindsey!
Thank you again, your comments made me all mushy yesterday, I’m proud to have started something that has touched so many people and brought so many people together. As Martha would say “It’s a good thing.” (Not that I like Martha or anything, but – it’s is a good thing.)
TECHNORATI TAG: Thursday Thirteen
Every year on my birthday, I like to think about what I’ve learned over the past year, to see if that old saying “Older and Wiser” is true. I try to learn lessons and allow events to better shape my character, and hopefully out of all of it I’m a little better of a person, and I like myself a little more for who I am and what I stand for. My list isn’t all-inclusive, but these are probably the most significant things that have moved me and got me thinking in a years time. Here are my deep thoughts from last year, of course all of those things still apply.
I’ve learned that being the best friend I know how to be has to be good enough. I can try to be better, but I have to try on my own terms – not someone elses. If someone doesn’t like the kind of friend I am, they can opt out. I can’t handle the pressure I put on myself for disappointing other people. I try. Damn hard. I’m not perfect – no one is.
I’ve learned not to expect anything from anyone. I will never, ever be disappointed – and I be delighted more often than not. Two thumbs up in that situation, every single time. Guaranteed.
I do enjoy doing things for other people, as much as I hate to admit it. I realized that I spend most of my days doing things for other people, in hopes that they can have the same kind of happiness I have.
I was disappointed to find out this year that I am NOT in control. Dammit. I have to let go, and trust God more.
I’ve learned that nothing was ever resolved by sitting around doing nothing and accepting things as they are. You can promote change by taking action, and being one hell of a determined person. I’m not talking about politics or world events, I’m talking about personal lives and events.
I actually have an interest in learning – and I thought I’d given that up when I graduated high school. I surprised myself with that one, teaching myself how to do things, researching so that I could learn and it would stick. No one is too old to learn something new.
In a nutshell, this past year was a lot about lessons learned through relationships with people. My family, friends, and people I’ve met through the internet.
I can’t wait to see what I learn over this next year!
I’m not one of those people who hides from the Big Bad Birthday Monster – yet.
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!! And I’m being spoiled today, which is the perfect gift. All I asked for was to feel special, and so far my lil 4 year old presented me with this:
I love birthdays!! I’ll update with more pics of more fun stuff throughout the day.
*Update* My Willow Tree Collection has grown! Wow. It wasn’t too long ago I posted a pic of the three Willow Tree Angel’s that I have sitting on my piano. Since then, I received a few more, so it’s time for a new pic!
All of the sudden, I’ve got a full blown collection. It’s beautiful, I can’t wait to see them tonight when the lights are out and they’re glowing just from the piano light! I’m so lucky – what wonderful friends and family I have. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes!! I still have to do my “lessons learned” list, too. (I’ll get to that!)
*Update* Adding a new piece, the Angel of Friendship from our friends down the street. You guys – you’re making me all sappy over here today!!!
Remember the Church mural I started back in October? Well, I finished it today. Have a look:
The wall space is 8 foot by – I don’t know – 12 foot? It took a while to finish, but I’m happy to have that scratched off my to-do list.
I came home to a couple of birthday packages, so I’m all excited! I have to go make some phone calls and then get back to business, my first official project as a designer for EW is coming along really cool and will be finished some time next week. I’m all excited to make it perfect for the portfolio!
Tomorrow, though, I’m not workin’ at all. Takin a day off, finally.
Maybe.
Well, I’ll try.
In other news, my dear friend Taba asked if she could paint from one of my other photographs, Very Blue. Taba and I go way back as mentors and co-inspirers – and I was so giggly and excited when she sent along the link to her painting of my photography. Please, go have a look at it, it’s right here, listed for sale on ebay. Wouldn’t it be cool to own a painting of one of my photographs? C’mon, you know you want to. Go bid on it, you’ll be supporting a self-representing artist and buying her very first painting of 2006! She has other auctions up too, for custom pet portraits. Yes, I know, I paint those too – but every artist has their own way of painting, and I love her way. So, then, you can have one of hers AND one of mine. I won’t be offended. I promise.
2. I’ve been insanely busy over here, and was almost not going to do my 13 today.
3. I’ve been doing well with my fitness program so far (since Dec. 27, actually, but on P2G since the 1st) and, as of yesterday, lost 10.5 lbs. that I hope never find me again. I still have a jillion fat cells to go, I hope they’re as cooperative as the first bunch.
4. Lastnight I had a dream that I cut our 4 year-old daughters hair. It was short and whispy, like a little toddler we saw at the gym lastnight. Only on OUR daughter, it looked horrible, she looked like she had a bowling ball for a head it was so round. That haircut made her face look like a pudgy little circle. Iew.
Because it’s cold. Because there was frost on the grass this morning. Because while burning over 100 CD’s worth of data, photography and paintings lastnight, I saw this one image and stopped for a moment to appreciate nature, and what I miss over the winter months. I miss my flowers, birds, warm breezes, green trees, the smell of freshly cut grass. I miss my summer wardrobe, my flip-flops, not having to bundle up. I miss open windows. Bright beautiful skies. Kids on the swingset, popcicles hanging out of their mouths, shirts stained in purples and reds. Sigh.
Soon.
