I have come down from that high I was on for 2 plus weeks with a thud. I have embraced the "living alone" since my sweetie is now living in a Memory Care Facility, but after this trip I needed someone with me, I needed some children around to put me back on the normalcy train. I needed someone to get out of bed for, to fix dinner for, to wash clothes for but with no one around, I did nothing. And I do mean nothing....I would get out of bed, but sometimes in the past 5 days I wouldn't get dressed. One day, I put on a top, but my jammies were still on my bottom. Shower, not...make bed, not....fix a good meal, not....In other words, I came down off of that wonderful high after I attended Shutter Sister's Oasis in Palm Springs and enjoyed time with good friends in Phoenix with an enormous thud. I have read on our Shutter Sister's Facebook page about those that returned home to their children and all that entails, the busyness of life with a family. I needed to come home to that. Or those that returned to their jobs and all the demands it produces, I needed that.
But today, I am showered and dressed (fully dressed), clean sheets are on the bed, and I have started the process of creating 2013 Calendars to sell at an Art event at the end of the month. Prior to leaving I had almost completed a "Barn" calendar, now I am working on a "Tea Cup" calendar and a "Floral" Calendar. All of these calendars are my photography images and it will be my first attempt at selling any of my work. Scary, yes, exciting, yes. I just ordered 50 (I am being very optimistic) CD Calendar Cases, but I also plan on giving some as gifts.
This is a preview of my "cup calendar"...there are still a few months missing, but after collecting cups and mugs for so long this was an obvious choice for a calendar.
It is a cloudy, overcast day here, but there are just a few leaves left that need to be captured with my camera. So not only am I dressed, but I am headed out the door to try and seize what is left of the Fall color.
"The grand essentails of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." ~ Alan K Chalmers
Until next time.....
Sorry about your "thud", my friend ... but so very proud of you for taking that scary step toward selling your artwork. I have no doubt that your work will be a huge hit. Everything you do is so marvelous. Ohhh! I can't wait to hear more!!
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The thud is the worse. Can I just tell u that the tea cups are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou may have come down with a thud but you are up and moving forward again! You tea cup calendar is lovely. You shouldn't have any trouble selling them.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the 'thud'. I hope you do well at the sale - your work is so beautiful I'm betting that you do! Take care!
ReplyDeleteThe calendar looks marvelous, should sell for you like hotcakes on the girdle. Sorry for the ho hum you are feeling, looks like you have pulled yourself up and are on your way to awesomeness again.
ReplyDeleteAw, sorry to hear of the letdown Deanna! You're clearly not the type to stay down there long! Your teacups make me smile. I think you're gonna do great!
ReplyDeleteI think there is a whole lot of thudding going on, all for different reasons. My hubby has been gone almost all month, and my photo taking has gone up ten fold . . . well more like 6K's worth! Can you believe that? And I have hardly been able to get myself together on my blog lately....Your calendars will be a huge success!! xo
ReplyDeleteGlad your teacups were there to catch you! The calendar is beautiful, and will surely be a big hit!
ReplyDeleteOh Deanna. I have just "thudded" myself...my pjs have been getting a workout too. Trying to rebound from it, but it's difficult. Love that you are making the move to sell some of your work, it truly IS fabulous ! Can't wait to read more of your venture.
ReplyDeleteI think you are so very brave. I pray that you are lifted up again....your photography is such a gift...as is your creativity. Keeping you in my prayers as you navigate life's ups and downs. God bless.
ReplyDeleteso sorry. That's very tough.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you are selling your calenders. They're sure to be a big hit!
Oh my sweet friend. I am so sorry to hear about your down time. But it sounds like you have picked yourself up again. Great big hugs and prays coming your way..
ReplyDeleteYour calendar looks amazing. I do believe they will sell like hot cakes.
Hugs~
Glad to hear you are dressed and headed out with your camera in hand! Gosh, I have witnessed the ups & downs of Alzheimer's (my dad was in a care facility for 18 months) & how it affected my mom. I'm so sorry!
ReplyDeleteHi, Deanna! I'm Nadezda. I've read your last posts and was touched by the sincerity and the love with which you write.
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Oh Deanna, these are gorgeous!!! I'm sorry you had a thud, but hope it's up from here!
ReplyDeleteDeanne, your calendar is gorgeous! Are you selling these somewhere? They'd make wonderful Christmas gifts as well.
ReplyDeleteSorry you had a letdown after your exciting trip. Sounds like you're on your way back up and I hope that trend continues. :)
Deanna, I've fallen in love with you all over again. I want you to know you are not alone in the "thud" category...me, face first. Your photography is amazing and those calendars... Will you be selling any online? They are gorgeous. ox
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