Here is Page from the Book of Pondering, which I posted today in my shop. I'm in a pondering frame of mind today, as it is my birthday! What an astounding difference a year can make. A year ago I was quite miserable in a part-time job that was more than underpaid, trying to figure my way into a new life. In the first week of December I heard of Etsy for the first time. If someone had told me on my birthday last year that by the time I turned one year older...I would have an online shop with over 100 pieces of artwork in it, be keeping up with two blogs and all manner of other social networking tools (most of which I'd barely heard of a year ago), and making dear friends all over the face of the earth...well, I'd have probably laughed through my tears. But here I am and its all true...one of the biggest blessings is the connections I have made in the past year with all the kindred spirits across the globe, too numerous to name! Thank you all for making my life a joy. And today I am also pondering the amazing coincidences in the parallel lives that Gabriella of Two Tigers Creations and I have lived...and now I must extend a hearty birthday wish to her as well....I read on her blogpost this morning of yet one more coincidence....we share the same birthday, albeit 5 years apart. Cheers to the folks who stop by here to read....many more than I'm sure I know...thank you. Hoping my year of being 53 is going to be even better than my year of being 52...there still so much to learn about being alive in an astounding universe.
So much still to learn, so true,and such cause for joy, P! In some ways I am more willing and able to experience the wondrous moments life can surprise me with, if only I open myself to them, than I ever was as a wide-eyed youth! Happy birthday, my dear, and here's to our parallel courses continuing towards all the fulfillment we have both made such sacrifices and leaps of faith to welcome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pondering; thank you for sharing your wonderful year and your lovely book!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Patti! Something tells me you have a wonderful year ahead of you! :) Thanks for so generously sharing your past year of discovery with all of your readers. Best...Gloria
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY PATTI !!!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing your work everywhere... so isn't that just so wonderful... love your story... your work and your thoughtful blogs... Its wonderful to have you in our universe!
Sophie x
Gabriella....I couldn't have said it better...amen!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie! Glad you liked this little book page...and thank you for taking time to comment here!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Mine too, yesterday ;-).
ReplyDeleteI've been thoroughly enjoying your work for a little while, so this is a good time to say hello. 50 for me...something I never could have imagined being, and I still feel like I'm 20-something on the inside.
Cindy
Gloria....I've had a sense of you at my side and watching my back for some time now...always there to offer assistance and the much needed encouraging word....thank you so much for your very warm wishes and faith in my future!
ReplyDeleteSophie...thank you for the kindest of compliments! Best wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteCindy...belated birthday greetings to you!! Yes, shocking to the psyche to be in your 50s when clearly you're still only half that age! I still can't reconcile it! Have a great year and thanks for your comment!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Patti from across the miles. It's amazing to think of all you have achieved and enjoyed in only one small year - how fabulous! I'm glad the world connects so many of us - these silky threads that criss and cross...Have a wonderful celebration and may the next year be filled with wonder, discovery and success.
ReplyDeleteFiona...thanks so much for your warm wishes and hope you know how happy I am to be connected to you across these vast spaces! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteYour post is inspirational and resonates with me as I am in the same situation as you were a year ago. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt is quite amazing how life can change so unexpectedly. The blogworld was a huge surprise to me too and it has certainly opened several doors. I hope this coming year holds many more happy surprises for you Patti.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Patti. I've only just 'met' you thru Flickr, but your winderful work brings us close. Many happy returns.
ReplyDeleteCarrie....I wish I could help you....it is not a fun place to be if you are feel as I was. Keep you eyes, ears and heart open and something should become clear...you find the right path to something much better!!! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your birthday wishes Robyn, both here and on fb! You are the blogger extraordinaire and I'm sure many doors have opened up to you! Here's hoping for delightful surprises for all of us this coming year!
ReplyDeleteMrs Jevs...so nice to hear from you as well....my new friend on flickr!!! Thank you for kind wishes and look forward to getting to know you better through the coming year!
ReplyDeleteYour work is lovely! I enjoy looking at it, and hope the next years is as enjoyable as the last.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Kim...very kind of you! Looking forward to seeing what the future brings!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! I am so glad that our new treasury team has led me to your amazing work. And today I finally took a moment to read your profile and discover your blogs. I too am often amazed at where life has taken my 54 year old self. I will be back to enjoy your lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting here Kathi and taking the time to look at the blogs! I am enjoying our new treasury team too...but alas, still haven't taken time to investigate each of my teammates more thoroughly! All in good time, I'm sure...I'm just a year behind you, having just turned 53. Shocking to the psyche! See you on etsy!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and although I am a few days late I still want to wish you a happy birthday!!!!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree blogosphere is an amazing place, enjoy your new friends and all what it brings.
Have a great day.
Elizabeth...glad you have found my blog...and many thanks for your birthday wishes! Thanks for stopping here to comment!
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