It seems that Winter has packed his bags and left Arizona, without even saying good-bye...
There was no gradual changing of the season, which is okay, but odd as well. Last week there was new snow on the mountains surrounding me, and then yesterday it was 74' F, and that was that...
Yesterday you could see the snow disappearing off the mountain, bit by bit. The air tastes like spring. There is a green freshness floating about. The sun is warm and cozy, and lovely.
Very springy tulips from my Mom and Dad delivered early morning Valentine's Day, greet me every morning, and create a lump in my throat because I am so touched.
I am avidly encouraging my balloons, trying to get them to stay alive. But, they can't help it, poor little guys ;) droop, plop, pop....
My behind the scenes has been a bit nutty, with mind blowing technology and customer support stuff. So, I have decided that we should all put our problem computers, televisions, printers and so on, in my yard, fill them with fireworks, and have a light show. What do you think? Wishful thinking.
I was at the post office bright and early this morning, so that the rest of this sunny beautiful day can be filled with me being in my studio, painting, listening to music ~ perfection...
One of my sweet friends is on her way over this afternoon for some much needed play time. And, I have some gifts of crocheted scarves I made for some friends, that I have yet to gift.
Alas, perhaps it is too late for scarf love with the change of weather? Oops! Although, we might have one more cold snap. I best gift these treats to their rightful owners asap, don't you think?
By the way, I am really pleased with some metallic eyelash yarn I purchased from here. They are generous with the amount of yarn they send, and the quality is superb and soft too.
Well, I best be off because my coffee and toast are waiting for me, and I am super close to being done with some creatures and treats for my shop...
While I work, I am listening to and loving the song Daniel by Bat for Lashes integrated with La Valse D'Amelie composed by Yann Tiersen, from the movie Amelie. It actually is fun...
So, off I go to lose myself in paint and then tea and fun with Miss D, the actress and all around lovely friend.
See you sooner than soon.
♥ , V
ps: I received an e-mail last night, telling me that I had been nominated, totally unbeknownst to me, for a best blog award. WHO me?? Eeeeks!
Part of me wants to ask you to vote for me, and part of me wants to just be delighted I was nominated and leave it at that. But, if you do feel like voting, that would be lovely too ;) I am number 4. Ooooo, the preshah ;) ;) Here is the link...
