...again.
I've been MIA, AWOL, off with the fairies, looking for my mojo, oh and yes, working. So really, I haven't just been sitting around contemplating the state of THE world, just my world in some spare moments...
I like to keep this in my kitchen just so that I can remind myself sometimes, just who lives here. It's the initial of my given name, so it serves to remind me of my mother many years ago saying my name with such meaning. You know don't you? She would always say.."Elizabeth...." with such a huge emphasis on the whole word I would know straight away...Oh Oh, trouble... I'm sure I was a terrible trial to her in my teen years........I so wish she could remember what a terrible girl I was now. For her to say...'do you remember....?' is a thing of the past and the day when she looks at me and asks 'who are you..?' is approaching much, much too fast.
I haven't taken any photos this week either, well the few that I took with the point and shoot out of the car window really can't be classed in the art of photography, they were a means for my computer pupils to learn how to upload digital media into their hard drives. Blurry shots of Canola in the paddocks on the way to Geelong, shame, shame on me... ;o)
I did take some photos last week though, specifically of these young people. I told you of course that this gorgeous young lady was 14 last Thursday. I love that these kids are so full of confidence and assurance in self, that even when this doting, but persistent, grandparent takes shots of her with her fingers covered in chocolate cake and a party hat from her little sisters last party on her head she can tell me that she loves it.....
...and as for this boy...? What can I say, he towers above me, is a handsome, talented and intelligent young man...
me, biased, I don't think so... ;o)
This young lady is growing up too quickly too...
She's the next one to turn 14, not until November though.....
I hope they never lose their youthful exuberance, their zest for life, their joy of life I suppose...
When was the last time you threw neon hoops around the garden and jumped for the joy of it..............???
...and I'm just about certain that it's been a while since you let anyone take a photograph of you doing this...?
Life, and memory, is too short, so go kiss your man and jump for the joy of it....!!!
I'm hoping to get some sewing done very soon, I think my motivation is due home from it's vacation shortly...
XXX