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The last two months have been a crazy ride. It reminds me of the old expression .....*when it rains it pours*. Two days before my dad's memorial service I woke up to the most incredible pain in my leg. Long story short.... bulging disc/sciatica. OUCH. The 5 hour trip back to AZ was pure agony. Anyway.... made it back and spent a week on the couch with ice. I'm currently seeing a very good chiropractor. Yay!!
During the past month I obviously couldn't do much. My studio has stood pretty bare and has been waiting for me to come busting through the door. The tasks have seemed so overwhelming to me. So yesterday I posted a quote on my Facebook page that went something like this....* if i don't take one small step each day I'm going to be stuck in the same place year after year*. I posted it and it got me thinking to start a Facebook page called *One Small Step Each Day* to share with and encourage each other to take those little steps that can lead to big steps. You can join it here if you like.
Today..... I have managed to complete many small steps including getting my enamels into metal containers.
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A few days ago I ordered some beads and these were my favorites. Not sure where they're going to go yet but I'm sure I will come up with some ideas.
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I also fiddled with this sketch last week. I painted the background and I'm now thinking of light washes for the rest. Thanks, Anne!!!
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This was my first silver ring in my soldering class. I have another series of classes lined up so I'm very excited about that.
Small steps....yes. We all get stuck for one reason or another. Taking little leaps to accomplish our dreams and goals.... it's very gratifying!!! Do it!!!
fill your heart with art
~manon
26 comments:
holy smokes!!!! this is more like one big leap ....!!! wonderful work Manon!!!
I've been leaping a lot today, Diana!! : ))
Following the steps has been inspiring.. Like the sketch…
I am cheering every step along the way. That is a beautiful ring!!! So glad to see a post from you. Tsup!
Thank you, Anthony!
Awe.....thanks, Ces!!! One step at a time!! : )) xoxo
Oh Manon, you are such an inspiration.
Small steps is exactly what some of us need to do- and to encourage others also. So many need a helping hand!
Your sketch is amazing! And love the bead and puter.
love
tweedles
Une très jolie publication...
Je reste admirative devant votre esquisse.
gros bisous
That sketch, I like the hands!--grin!
...and you are stepping all over the place! Wonderful!
ye syes yes, few steps and great destiny !!!
I liked a lot the painting.
and I missed you.
As the saying goes.. "Nothing happens until it moves" (Einstein).... but oh boy is it hard to make the first move when you are stuck. Well done for all the leaps Manon. Love the ring!
Thank you, Tweedles! Sometimes all we need is that push!! xo
Merci, Martine!! xo
Hey, Steveroni!! Yup.... I seem to be stepping on everything...LOL
Thanks, Caio!! I'm tempted not to touch the painting.
Awe....thanks, Robyn!!
Good to see you back in this space - you've been through a bad cluster but now things can only get better, and sounds like they already are. Your positive attitude is so inspiring M - and humbling - you're getting more done against the odds than I can do at my best!
ps - I am loving those beads.
Hi Manon! all beautifull and so nice to see you!
Aww, Manon. I'm so sorry about your leg. Glad you're up and about and taking steps now.
Where do you live, girl, the Moon????? Why are your small steps so gigantic compared to mine?! Hahaha! Oh, that's right. It's because you are celestial and heavenly and so darn wonderful. Loving every move you're making. Can't wait to see where those beads end up.
Love to you. xoxo
Thanks, G. I'm trying to move along as best as I can. I appreciate your comment!!
Thanks, Laura!!
Hey, Bella..... I can't wait to see where the beads end up also. They are so delicious!!! xoxo
Have been concerned, so it's good to hear from you, Manon, and see your name nearer the top of my blogroll again. Whew.
Since my word for 2012 is "Step", may we hold hands and take some steps together on this amazing journey...one day at a time.
Love your jewel-like steps thus far,
DJ
We can do that, DJ!!! So good to see you, my friend!!
looks like leaps to me Manon! xx
Hey Manon, I thought you said one small step - looks like you are jumping in with both feet!
What a great attitude you have. Life is short - press hard!
! I'm sorry about your back - but I bet your chiro is stoked to have such an interestinglyscintillating patient to spend some time with and - those little beads look black magic, so be careful and keep your fingers crossed while you are working :)
hey I can't subscribe to your comments :(
Oh I forgot to mention the ring :) Superb! A woman of many talents - just to make me jealous :) Humbug! :)
Little leaps, Cat! xo
LOL on the bead comment, Andrew!! No black magic here.....yikes...at least I hope not!!! : ))
wow, Manon, your small steps would feel like giant leaps to me. I feel like I can never get anything accomplished lately. So many things to do, so few hours in the day ;) Love the sketch. I think washes will be lovely.
I'm sorry about all that you have been through. My heart goes out to you. I love the sketch and ring. BIG hugs...
Whatcha doin? :-)
Recuberation will give you time to look at the bigger picture, trust and leap through the fears that maybe holding you.
Gosh If I had known that, I would have cringed when you walked under the 3/4 open garage door ,,,, glad it din't make things worse. best Rich
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