More Photos and Thoughts...

As promised, a few (ok, so more than a few) photos of our recent trip Fort Sumter and Charleston. It was a beautiful day, although just a tad windy as you'll see in some of the photos where we both sport that windblown look...

The boat ride over to the fort takes about 30 minutes and was really our favorite part of the trip - we love being on the water and seeing everything from a different perspective!

The fort itself looks small to us, but considering it's only the ruin that is left, it would have made a formidable fort in its time.

See what I said about that windswept look?

Listening intently to a young woman telling us about the history of the fort.

Daniel with his shoes still on...

and then off! No surprise there - if he could go without shoes at all, he'd be most happy!!

The dolphins were playing around the fort the whole time we were there.

Back in Charleston, we didn't have a whole lot of time this trip, especially since it takes about 2 1/2 hours to drive from Savannah and the same amount of time to get back home. We did have enough time though to eat a sandwich at one of our favorite places.

 

And we visited this old graveyard that we knew would be gorgeous with the spring flowers, a perfect place to think a bit...

So, the last few weeks were full for us to say the least and whenever that happens, a lot goes through my mind. I sort of lost myself while everything was so busy and had a hard time for a while.

Part of the reason for that was that I didn't take much time for myself, which was my own fault. I realize more and more how much I need quiet time in order to recharge and feel connected to myself and life.

Also, I am become so aware of how sensitive I am to negative energy around me and in this instance to what was being projected in the news. During the time of our visit with family and friends, the earthquake and tsunami happened in Japan among many other upheavals in the world.

I had to put myself on a news diet because I was noticing that I felt an increasing dread of things happening in my life I had no control over. I hadn't felt that much anxiety in a long time.

Everything felt out of control, but nothing was related to what was really going on in my life. Do you know what I mean?

So, this last week I have spent retreating into my cocoon and recharging, setting some new goals for my art and my shops, signing up for the drawing class (I got in and it starts tomorrow!!!), and spending much time with my honey!

Still, many thoughts swirl around my head and I want to share them with you over the next few weeks to get your perspective.

But for now I leave you with these gorgeous flowers and happy wishes for a wonderful Sunday!!

I so appreciate you "listening" and your wonderfully supportive comments. I've been visiting your blogs a little more frequently again and will continue to do so over the next few days...

Impressions of Charleston, Part 2

or Things That Make Me Smile...















Spring is coming!!

Impressions of Charleston, Part 1

or Snow Falling on Palm Trees...

(Even though I'd like to take credit, Daniel took most of these beautiful photos, while my hands stayed toasty warm in my gloves...)

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your amazing comments on my pastel girls!! It is fun to paint them, but even more wonderful showing them to you and "hearing" your encouraging words. This Valentine's Day I especially think of you all with much love!