If U Had Wings
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Did I ever tell you all that I went to Italy right after I graduated from college? It was amazing. I have a BFA in Painting, and I went with a group of artists, organized by two professors at my college. There were classes for the artists, and other activities for the people who appreciated art, but didn't draw or paint and just were there to take it all in.
We went to so many, many places, it was amazing. I cried when we left Assisi, it was so beautiful. Heck, I cried when I saw the Sistine Chapel, because I was walking on the same ground that Michelangelo had, never mind the amazing frescoes. And I got so misty seeing his sculptures in person. How you could make that out of marble is beyond me. (He's my favorite Renaissance artist.) With the exception of a few instances (marrying my husband, having our son, a Pirate's Life for Three) those were the best two weeks of my life. Back when I was young and full of hope and thought I'd have my own gallery someday.
That sounds just wonderful. I can't wait to go. I get so wrapped up in my Disney trips sometimes that I forget that there is a world of places I want to visit. I don't know what I'm looking forward to more, all the beautiful art and architecture or the wonderful homemade pasta.
It's going to be wonderful to take the trip with just my mom too. She's always wanted to go. Our only must was that the trip has to stop in Naples. That's where our family is from and we'd like to see that, even if it's just a day trip.I know. But I think you're awesome, and eventually someone else is going to realize that too.![]()
Thanks. I got a call from my 7 year old niece yesterday. She's the world's biggest sweetie. She was telling me all about how pretty the ice outside was, and about how she learned to ski this weekend. How she loved me. It made me feel so much better. While I have some wonderful aunts and uncles I certainly didn't have the kind of relationship I have with my nieces with them. One of the perks of being a single aunt.
And then when my co-workers come in and all the drama starts again, then I remember how unhealthy it is. But for now, I am trying to give myself a good swift kick in the rear and remember I can't change anyone else. I can only change my reactions to them. And although I feel I've had way more than my fair share of things to endure, I do remember when work was peaceful, before we had this particular crew, when I first started there. Maybe someday if I'm patient enough it'll get back to that. In the mean time, I need to learn how not to let it stress me out so much. Because the sad fact is that these people will never change. Only I can, because I can only control me.
Boy, that's sure philosophical for 6am.![]()
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day!![]()
Sorry about all the drama. It's the one thing I like about my department where I work. We are separated from the rest of the firm by 30 floors. It's wonderful not having to deal with all the regular office drama.
So. Tired.....
Second night in a row of disrupted sleep and today I've basically been up since 4:00am..... For those of you with real little kids, don't think it necessarily gets any better when they get older, it just changes appearance.
I had the COOLEST thing happen this morning, though....I swear I saw an angel!! Not all detailed and light and like you see in pictures, but when my DS8 came upstairs to find me, for a split second I thought my husband was behind him, bringing him to see me. When he turned to go, he just disappeared..... Kinda weird, huh? It was dark and I was only looking at outlines and shapes, but there was a tall figure behind my son when he entered that room!!!!
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Very cool!
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I obviously use that word WAY too much