Serendipity

Caspian Tide - Nikon D40

A few weeks ago I was checking out my favorite blogs, one of which is Mana Moon Studios. Sharon had just posted photos of her newest piece, Caspian Tide. I gasped and stared at it for what had to be five minutes. How could she have made the most perfect necklace for me, without even knowing it? I emailed her as fast as I could, asking if it was still available - you see she makes only one of a kind pieces - and how could I buy it. She immediately sent me back a link to the necklace, and I was crestfallen to see that it was too short for me. Now, here's where things really start to get magical. Sharon offered to lengthen the necklace for me at no extra charge! Isn't she amazing?

So then I come down with bronchitis and I'm feeling really pathetic, and what arrives in the mail but my gorgeous Caspian Tide - customized for me. And let me tell you it fits perfectly! I think that made me feel even better than the medicine my doctor gave me!

So I have started my Mana Moon jewelry collection - and cannot wait to add to it! Head on over there and check it out for yourself. I know you'll fall in love with their pieces just like I have.

Assignment

Apricot Hibiscus - Nikon D40

Susannah at Ink On My Fingers recently posted an exercise about favorite words. Then she assigned those interested with a letter and instructed us to list our favorite words starting with that letter. Here's what I came up with.

- Contradiction: I like it best when pronounced with a Spanish accent. Watch this trailer for Vicky Christina Barcelona and you'll know what I mean. It probably doesn't hurt that it's Javier Bardem saying it.

- Chrysalis: such a gorgeous sounding word - the sharp C with the double S's - I could say it for no reason at all, just to hear it.

- Create: one of the most important words I know; the heart of every day, to create something, anything.

- Coast: my favorite place in the world to be, by the water.

- Constellation: I always love looking up at the stars.

Placeholder

Easter Lily - Nikon D40

Still sick. Bronchitis. Arggh! I really can't express how much I hate being sick, and this year has been a doozy. Hopefully, I'm on the mend and will have a real post up soon.

Random Beach

Gulf of Mexico - Nikon D40

I have another cold. I guess this is my year to catch them in multiples. Why is it that we can do all these amazing things as a race, yet we can't find a cure for the common cold? Nevermind me, I'm just cranky. I am not good about being sick. I am impatient to be well so I can get back to going and doing.

I hope you all are having more fun this weekend. Tell me all about it. Let me live vicariously.

Life Gets In The Way

Tropicana Rose - Nikon D40

Well, doesn't it just suck when reality screws with your plans to create? My day job has been so stressful and ridiculous lately, I haven't had any energy to work in the evenings when I get home.

Making a living from my art is a dream I will probably never realize, and I'm okay with that. It doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying for it, far from it. But just the process, the joy I get from sitting down to write or picking up the camera, is enough for me. I am grateful for it, and if I never make a penny from it, that's fine.

So, if you'll excuse me, it's my day off and I need to get outside with my Nikon before I lose my light.

Morning Sky

Intercoastal Sunrise - Sony Cybershot

Lily of the Incas

Alstroemeria - Nikon D40