if we could see beyond the blog posts, and into the blogger's life, we'd see much more than those written words... perhaps the blogger has had a rough week, full of tears and frustrations, full of doubts that are sprinkled with discouragement... and who could really blog on such intimate details? it makes you realize that while we all have hard days, we never know how much one of us may REALLY need an encouraging word... and yet, sometimes without having to share such details, there are those who still encourage and uplift, not knowing how those few words can make a blogger feel less frustrated or less doubtful....
yes, we all can relate... we all have moments too tiresome to post about... or sometimes we know that tomorrow will be better so why dwell on today? perhaps we feel that if we share the details, it will make us look insane, or unable to maintain our emotions in a mature manner... who wants to admit when the bills have them too concerned to create artwork that is not paying those bills? or admit that their spouse has managed to boil their blood leaving them feeling like the incredible hulk but only not so strong, merely angry and at a loss of intelligence? who will ever post on how lonely they feel when they choose to pursue the truth? who will ever express their doubts on their success or lack, thereof?
sometimes, it's better we don't post the many perils of a blogger's life... we each have our rough weeks and we each need those light-hearted posts that fill us with inspiration and hope again... we rely on each other's good week to make our own week a lil more manageable.... we are there for each other without ever really knowing the details... and that is okay... i love it that when there is no one around to listen to me, someone online has left a sweet comment... or when i feel most lonely, someone wants to "friend me"... does that sound silly? on the day where i feel most frustrated, someone sends me paper, caffeine, and chocolates... and they make something beautiful and precious for my kids... the day where i feel my artwork is becoming merely a hobby, i'm bombarded with compliments...
we shouldn't RELY on compliments, but its wonderful when they come when we need them!! and this post is a thank you to those who make a gal feel swell, even when you didn't know... and of course, i thank those close in my life, who never doubt or question who i am :)
ps. these cut paper embellishments will be available on friday 7pm, central standard time...