
So...a good chunk of you are likely wondering if I've fallen off the face of the earth.
Never fear! I do exist!
I haven't done traditional art for a while--haven't been really inspired. Got an idea once but it didn't come out on paper like it did in my head. Will have to try again.
Been pretty busy at work--I do application support for proprietary tax and accounting software. My most "omg noob" call so far went something like this. This guy was having a cookie issue, and didn't want to lose his saved passwords, so I had to guide him through manually deleting the specific offenders. I could immediately tell that he wasn't very apt at computers because I had to go very slowly and be very specific about what I wanted him to do. No big deal--most CPAs and attorneys don't really know anything about computers. However, he was unable to find the cookies he needed, so I said:
Me: "Ok, so we need to search again."
Him: "Where's the Again button?"
So far, everyone I've spoken to, even non-techies, believe that to be absolutely hilarious.
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In other news, part of my extended absence was related to multiple trips out of state. My maternal grandmother passed away on July 5 due to complications from a medical procedure. I spent the first weekend of July there to help my mother and to be there while my grandmother was passing, and then the second weekend for the service. Unfortunately I had to fly back up in between for work.
My grandmother was a fantastic person and I didn't truly appreciate all of her different aspects until later on. We lived with her when I was a little girl and back then all I saw was a very strict person. Going back to visit her after I grew up, I saw so many different sides of her that I never knew about. She was full of life and laughter, extremely talented in the arts, and above all she had such a deep compassion for every living thing. She had always seemed so reserved until I spent some time with her in 2007--she saw me suffering and she demanded that I never accept second best. It had seemed so out of character from my understanding of her, so that's why it stuck with me and resonated. Honestly, it proved to be a life-changing statement, so for that I will always be thankful to her. I wish I could tell her how much that moment meant.
Her service was small and attended by people that I know truly loved her. She was cremated and scattered along Sanibel Island--it was her favorite place.
We've discovered hundreds of pieces of her watercolor and original sketches that we never knew about. My family has decided to make a project of scanning all these in and posting them somewhere (probably Flickr, for the fact that you can have a low-res and then a high-res version only for specific people) so that her talent will live on. My aunt and I each have a few books to scan. I'll let you all know when it's up--then once it is, I'll have you note me for the URL.
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Please visit my gallery. I would be very much honoured & appreciative.
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Please visit my gallery. I would be very much honoured & appreciative.
I hope it is delightfull!
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If the flutter of a butterfly's wings can cause a hurricane, imagine what each of our actions as humans can do!
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Best wishes...... eat lots of cake!
May your Birthday be filled with blessings, may your heart be filled with joy
may you be surrounded with the ones you love on this special day.
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It's January 20th which means it's your special day. Hoping you have a fantastic birthday, get some nice gifts and generally get to enjoy it lots.
All the best and much love from the birthdays team to you
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A birthday rhyme for you
on your special day
Monday's child is fair of face.
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is loving and giving.
Thursday's child works hard for a living,
Friday's child fears no foe.
Saturday's child has far to go.
And the child born on Sunday
is bonny and wise in every way.
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More about the rhyme: [link]
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when all is said and done more is done than said
i hope you are going to enjoy your special day.
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