a collection of beauties
Thinking of England (hmm, but not in that way, wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more, etc.). I got my visa by FedEx today (what a relief), and it's lovely and yellow with holographs and embossing and official-looking seals. And a hideous picture of me, but at least I'm wearing a yellow jacket, to match the visa itself.And thinking of things I'll bring with me, like new clothes and old favorite books, and a few things just for beauty's sake.
I'll bring my sketchbooks, of course, and a new laptop (mine finally, and completely, died in late May), and my journal full of notes and ideas for my research. Maybe my sewing machine will come along, maybe I'll buy one there (anyone know anyone in Nottingham with a sewing machine to lend or sell? a serger, even?).
These days are passing far too quickly--lots in my mind. Lists begetting lists begetting calendars begetting still more lists. It's practically Biblical in proportion.
I'm supposed to turn in a manuscript at Milkweed on August 10. Oh dear.
And I'm working on a project with two of my favorite people; more about this very soon.
And Oceanside in the shop July 31st!
But there's so much beauty. My brain feels happy and full.
Thank you again for all your support with this (my mom doesn't know yet--it will be a good surprise once your photos are posted).
posted by eireann at
5:38 AM
9 Comments:
It will be wonderful to tell your mom the news of the auction, don't you think?
Book number two at Milkweed? Wow! Congrats! Just bought a copy of the first book and look forward to reading. : )
KR
Oh, Eireann, you are always so full, so overflowing with projects, with things, with ideas. So much to admire in a little gal like you. Looking forward to that second book--wow.
I'm so very excited for you. And very excited to follow along on your next journey.
Your Mum will be so touched.
so glad for all these beauties... you deserve them all.
can't wait for the book and for you to surprise your mom!
xo
so many wonderful things happening. i'm excited for book 2 and for your oceanside collection, too. xo
i would love to donate either artwork, handspun yarn or a softie, let me know what you think would be best. you can check out my blog and the links to my flickr page to see my work. best wishes on everything. i have a close friend that was in a coma for months and was supposed to die..then, supposed to be a vegetable, then a cripple...and he is strong and sassy and healthy. why? because he has a strong strong spirit and wanted to live. your mum sounds the same. and with such a supportive daughter...woah!
So much beauty, so many new things, and thank heavens for visas that coordinate perfectly with ones attire.
take care, g
nottingham? lucky you! try freecycle.co.uk. you have to give something away first, but then you are free to pick up other people's things they can't use any more. I've given away a door and a fridge and can't wait for an overlocker to come up (is that a serger? not sure). ps bring your wellies and a raincoat!
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