I haven’t posted in a while because I haven’t created much on the art-front, and I haven’t felt I had anything significant to share with you.

Today I heard something that lifted me up after a period of feeling quite uninspired and a bit flat.

A man was asked the question that if God really loved us, why did he make bad things happen to people? He was given the response that if a child was out walking with her father and fell over, the chances are that she would have fallen over whether her father was with her or not. He would not make her fall over. However, she could be sure that her father would pick her up and tend to her wounds and help her to feel better, she would know that his love for her was unconditional.

In the same way, God does not make bad things happen to us but we can be sure that when they do, we  he will be by our side to pick us up, tend to our pain and help us carry on.

I have often been asked the same question by people and have been at a loss as to what to say. I found this explanation to be a breath of fresh air and after I heard it, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders and suddenly started to feel, and I think that I don’t often experience that. It’s a bit like the sensation of being able to fully open my eyes after a period of my eye-lids being really heavy.

There you go, don’t say I never give you anything! :o)

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With the weather the way it has been recently, I’m not sure if there’s going to be a slight chance of showers or heavy rain-fall. I don’t know what to wear, or whether to even get up in the mornings. Some days it’s really fine out, and others it’s well, you know… this morning when I woke up it was bright and sunny, then after lunch it started raining hard, and possibly hailing (I think), and this evening it’s been relatively clear and bright again. How bizarre. All this chopping and changing has made me want to make like a hedgehog and curl up into a ball and roll into the nearest pile of leaves.

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I realised last night that today would have been my parents’ 51st Wedding Anniversary. I somehow ended up with my mother’s wedding ring after she died, but not long after I got married my fingers started swelling and I had to take off both my mother’s wedding ring and my own, just keeping my engagement ring on my finger.

Amazingly, this morning whilst looking at my mother’s wedding ring this morning, I tried it on, and it slid on my finger easily, as did my own wedding ring. So I have kept them on. Miles was pretty happy that I was wearing my wedding ring again, as was I!

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Upon reflection, I realise that it felt quite odd making this piece because it’s not my usual style at all, I think I usually end up with something that requires a bit more thought, from the viewer and is a little dark or grungey perhaps.

I think there might be something there for me about trying to create something that looks in the same ‘league’ (!!??) as lots of stuff I see online but ultimately feeling a little unsatisfied by it.

But then again, maybe that’s something for my next therapy session - ROFL!

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What better time to rekindle my relationship with the blogging world and celebrate the resurrection of my ‘muse’, than when the earth is embarking on it’s next cycle of re-birth and on the day when we celebrate the Resurrection?

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I withdrew from the online arty-community, and more importantly, since I lost my ‘muse’. It’s been a strange year, characterised by lots of changes in my life, including the stresses and anxieties of moving house and bouts of ill-health. I’m feeling confident that those things are behind me now, and I’m looking forward to lots of creative fun. Yayyy!!!

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No? I’m not sure these guys do either…… although….

***What Deepadharshani Means***

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people.
Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people’s problems.
Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest.

You are usually the best at everything … you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic “Type A” personality.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
Success comes rather easily for you… especially in business and academia.
Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You’re a strong person.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You’re always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can’t handle you. You’re very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you’re likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don’t always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don’t have as much going for them as you do.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It’s easy to get you excited… which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don’t stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

What’s Your Name’s Hidden Meaning? click here

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Artful prezzies anyone?

Shortly before Chrimbly I gave myself a Bind-it-all machine, I was very restrained, and only used it once before Christmas, to make Emilia’s Chrimbly prezzie. Of course I forgot to get any pics of it before sending it on it’s trip to Poland, but I did manage to make a verrrry cool book with it.

I think I got the coolest gifts this Christmas. With any luck, they may finally kick my currently snoozing muse off her ever-expanding posterior. I received a wonderful stash of goodies, including some great books, some arty (Secrets of Rusty Things, The New Creative Artist, New Acrylics to name a few), but all wonderful. Miles also gave me a new copy of Ballet Shoes, as my childhood copy is long gone, and I was reminiscing about it.

I got to show off my Dremel Drill Press, to my father-in-law, (as he bought it recently for my Birthday but hadn’t had the opportunity to see it in action), along with the Dremel I got for Christmas 2006 (!)

We (i.e. Milesy) shifted around my art room this weekend, moving the desks and such. Although this means I have to do a whole heap of sorting to do before I’m 100% about it, I much prefer the general feel of the room now.

Anyhoo….. after much deliberation, I finally decided on my word for this year. Permit. I’ll say no more about it for now.

So, if you received any goodies, arty or otherwise, that you fancy bragging about, or if you’ve made an resolutions (or non-resolutions!) for this year, do let me know, won’t you? It’s good to know I’m not simply rambling to myself, although that might be pretty therapeutic too….

As I read Neil Gaiman’s journal entry this morning, I nodded and smiled, and and thought it fitting that I shared it with you.

May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.

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I just hate it when I’ve not blogged an entry for a while, and whenever I do happen to make a come-back, I feel guilt-ridden and start every post with “I’m so sorry I haven’t posted in a while but….” and feel the need to explain my reasoning to the whole world. Sometimes this is OK and it feels cool to be able to off-load to relative strangers, but at other times, I feel like “I just can’t be a@£$d!”

If anyone out there can relate to what I am saying, click on the B.W.O. banner to your right, and be liberated!

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