Hello, Hello, Hello!
It’s been a forever long time since I posted on my blog and I must say that I have truly missed the conversations that came from here.
What’s Goin’ On…
June of last year is when I last offered an update here and I was in the middle of a series of articles about migraine awareness. And wouldn’t you know it – long about that time my health went kaput on me! Just after returning home from a little vacation time back home, things went down hill fast and it has taken me up until just recently to return to a life of shared artful activity again.
I’ve continued to accomplish some creations here and there while I was missing in action, but certainly not as much as I’m accustomed to. And because staying off the computer was part of my healing process, I didn’t get to show-n-tell as much as I enjoy sharing either. I’m finally getting back up to speed with things. And I will start posting pictures, new patterns, and other goodies on this little corner of the web again very soon!
I started reconnecting with folks in our LineWeaving forums this last month too. Joined a couple of swaps and I’m even hosting a collaborative book project right now as well. There was some concern about jumping back into too much, too quickly. But I took things slow and I’m feeling the snail pace re-introduction to these activities has worked well for me. I still have some major restrictions at work. However, yesterday I got a full green-light-means-go from my doctor on all things away from the office. Wahoo! It’s good to be back!
Speaking of Work
As a result of my health challenges, I’m making some major changes with my j-o-b. Namely I’m retiring from my government position. Everyone please stand up and do a happy dance for good ol’ Cindy! Even though this event is happening a bit out of sync and through a non-traditional route – the change-a-roo is a most happy and welcomed one. This will pretty much be my last full-time work week at the base. I’m taking 12-weeks off straight while we wait (with bated breath) for my retirement package to be approved. The sigh of relief in our house is audible!
So whatever shall I do with myself now? Oh no worries my friends, I have tons of creative juices flowing here and my art-studio doth calleth my name! LOL There are drawings to be matted and framed, book pages to be journalized, paints to be splashed and glue to stick on all sorts of fun projects! Taking it slow and easy as I go of course – but moving forward just the same!
When I’m not playing in the studio there will be house cleaning to catch up on. Note the priority is on creative play before chores. Retirement does have such privileges – doesn’t it?! 😀 Oh the joy!
My Artful Mojo is Back in Action!
While I was out of pocket my Line Weaving friends kept things clicking along at a good pace in our community forums and for that I am eternally grateful! Betsie jumped in to make sure folks who applied for membership weren’t left hanging for too long. Our active members kept the chatter going strong. And Miss Janelle, who’s heart is as big as an ocean has hosted swaps and special events constantly! To all of you I owe a giant thank you!!!!!
One of the ongoing projects Janelle keeps us busy on is her “Mojo Challenges.” Every week she posts 4- pattern names that we are challenged to use in a single drawing project and then post our results in the gallery. When I popped out of site we had just finished challenge number 5 I think. And this past week she posted out challenge number 46! So I’m playing catch up now. Here’s the drawing I did for Mojo #39:
Patterns: mallowbuds – yabbut – pokeroot – shnocking
I have received many kind words of encouragement from friends and family during these past 7 months of struggle and it has been much appreciated. To all of you who have had me in your thoughts and prayers and to everyone who has sent me cards and emails – I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I’m a very lucky gal to have you in my life.
It’s good to be back my friends!
~Cindy
Happy to see you again, Cindy!I’m sure you have a lot to show us! 🙂
So glad to hear you are feeling better. I missed your posts and videos. Congrats on your retirement. You will be busier now than when you were working – trust me! Enjoy and do what pleases you.
Thank you everyone for your kind welcome backs! They are much appreciated. I’ve missed my blogging family.
Oh I’m so happy for you…welcome to my life…had to retired after body decided it had had enough…lol…
I have miss you terrible and so glad your back ….
See prayers do get answer….
YEA! Cindy you are going to LOVE retirement! I hit the wall in December and retired…best decision ever! My health is so much better and I am having a ball. Not bored, just a little cabin fever with this atrocious winter. So happy you are back!!!
Welcome back you were truly missed!!!!
My best Healing thoughts coming your way!
Happy to see your email. Glad you are back.
Woot! Welcome back! Missed your presence in my RSS feed.
I did the early retirement thing five years ago and never looked back. You’ll probably find yourself more busy than ever, but busy with cool stuff.
So glad to receive your post this morning in my email. I have been checking occasionally, even tho I am signed up to get your emails. Glad you are feeling better, too!
WE ARE HAPPY to see you back among us again….. Thanks for your kind words – they made me smile
Welcome back Cindy but take things easy. You have been missed!!!!!!
Hi Cindy,
good to see you are back.I think you want to jump right in to the action but please take good care of yourself.
With my fulltime job i have not much time to post on lineweaving.com but I am still around and following the beautiful artwork.
Thanks for all the good work you do
greetings from Belgium
Jeannine
Hi Cindy
Good to hear that your health is on the way up and glad you are back. I too have not been in the best of health and haven’t lifted a pencil for a few months. My mojo has totally gone so I shall be keeping an eye on your work and, hopefully, will get back into my drawing along with you. I’m really looking forward to seeing your new art and my inspiration.
Welcome back
Babs x
So glad to hear! Welcome back! (((((Hugs))))))
Cindy, so so glad to have you back. I feel for you as I too am suffering from migraines daily! It’s terrible and makes you hurt all over. I’m so glad you’re back among the living. Lol. Tangling and doodling does help keep your mind off the pain if you can stand to keep your eyes on the page. Please tell me what you did to make them stop!!!??? Thanks and again, welcome back