Thursday, July 9, 2009

Feeling a little down

as I waved my family goodbye. They headed down to Oregon for a mini-vacation... I'm staying home to finish pulling together all of the diagrams, photos, illustrations for my book. It's due to ship out tomorrow evening - and I still have lots to do and am feeling overwhelmed. Then on the heals of shipping it out, I will dive into making samples for all of next year's show proposals. Yes it is good I stayed home - I will get lots done.

But so hard to watch them go.

In the midst of feeling sorry for myself, I received a beautiful note and powerful shot of vasbyt from a dear friend who sensed I needed it.

So I made a cup of Earl Grey (decaf), clipped a bouquet of butterfly bush and hydrangeas, turned on Debussy and am writing away...
Posted by Beverly Ash Gilbert at 1:55 PM
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15 comments:

  1. Terri KahrsJuly 9, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    It's a really great guy who knows when to give a lady space when she needs it, but sounds as though you need a bit of TLC and a hug to go with your tea. Consider yourself "Hugged"!

    Fabulous bouquet with luscious colors. Hope you manage to accomplish everything you needed to and more. Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  2. Sandy K.July 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Though sad to see them go, you will accomplish so much without the distractions. SO close to finishing the book, which is totally exciting. I'd join you for tea if I could, and Debussy. You have set a delightful scene. Beautiful photographs. Feel free to be sad...the sun always comes out after the rain.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    sending you lots of hugs. focus on your work and you will get it all done.

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  4. deb christensenJuly 9, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    let the peace surround you and help you get your tasks finished. when i get "left behind" i sometimes let myself get my americano at the drive-thru, in my pyjamas. the nice baristas all know me now and give me an extra chocolate covered espresso bean...it's the small things. beautiful flowers in my fave colours - take good care.

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  5. kendaleeJuly 9, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Go girl!!! We're all cheering you across the line...

    Beautiful, beautiful bouquet!

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  6. kendaleeJuly 9, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    The word verification on that last comment was ovationm - I kid you not! I reckon the m at the end was just a typo and even blogger is on your side!

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  7. GenieJuly 10, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    Hi Beverley, enjoy the peace and quiet.
    hugs from Devon.

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  8. joyceJuly 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Enjoy the time to yourself....I'm sure you'll be very productive, and hopefully, have time to be lazy and indulgent too.

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  9. DagmarJuly 10, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Oh sweetie, let the flowers give you comfort. May the chocolate and tea warm you. And let all of our words lift up your heart a little.

    I'm there with you in my thoughts. To carry you trough the days.
    Soon the time will be there that your dear ones will be in your arms again.
    Be well hugs hugs hugs Dagmar

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  10. K S Jewellery DesignsJuly 11, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Wow, those hydrangeas are stunning. Hope the writing is going well. I know that overwhelming feeling very well but it turns into such a great feeling when the work is done.
    Kristin :)

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  11. TeresaJuly 11, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Really beautiful flowers!! Thinking of you.

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  12. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    popping in two days later to see if you are ok?

    thinking of you lots.

    and yes vasbyt says it all...

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  13. arleeJuly 13, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    I hope your absence lately means you are creating LOTS of art! Go with the flow, Babe!

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  14. Kathleen KrucoffJuly 13, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    The hydrangeas are drop dead gorgeous. Hope the writing is going well. Sending hugs your way.

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  15. Wildflower Studio (Michelle Dransart)July 13, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Sending hugs! Those flowers are just beautiful! Good luck on all of your beautiful work. You are doing awesome!

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