it’s all part of life
There is no black-and-white situation. It’s all part of life. Highs, lows, middles.
This time of year, oh how it sucks me into its dreariness. I try my best to be optimistic, but when the world is so grey and dead and cold, my tea cup begins to look more and more like it is half empty rather than half full. I am starting to awake from my walking hibernation, but without the distraction of flowers and warm breezes and sandy beaches, I feel suffocated. Cold. Alone.
March 2nd, 2007 at 4:23 pm
looking at this photo makes my throat tighten and my eyes well up.
I know these feelings and wish I had the words to tell you that everything will be okay.
when I feel like this I try to wrap my thoughts with these words…
“everything passes, everything changes…just do what you think you should do.” bob dylan.
I am here for you…always! You have open door policy…I will cook, we can paint…and talk…you just say when! soon!
this photo is {kick ass} achingly beautiful…
March 2nd, 2007 at 5:00 pm
oh….me too.
i agree with misty, the photo is kick ass, but
a haunting at the same time. and i go through this every winter and it is such a struggle. on
the sunny days, i stand in front of the window as much as i can and drink it all in.
hang in there chickie…..i am thinking of you
March 2nd, 2007 at 5:45 pm
I go through this also in the summer, but not in winter. I live in Arizona, so our winters are beautiful, but our summers are so hot, feel so desolate. My Grandma who raised me died of cancer in summer 1998; the anniversary is in August. I always feel it will be a miracle if I survive August. But, every year, I survive.
This photo is really beautiful, so raw and honest.
March 2nd, 2007 at 6:46 pm
melanie, i hope spring is around the corner for you, even in sadness and empty cupland, you are gorgeous. here’s to looking up for warmth!
March 2nd, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Alone is horrid ~ spring isnt too far away now. Thinking of you dear girl, Jx
March 3rd, 2007 at 5:55 pm
oh melanie–i know SO much how you feel! you look SO sad–wish i was there to give you hug and say it will be ok. it was sunny here today–SUCH a wonderful feeling–i miss it so much.
sending much love and hugs
liz xx
March 3rd, 2007 at 10:48 pm
You really captured the mood that settles this time of year. That’s why I went for a haircut today. The last month of winter really does me in otherwise.
March 4th, 2007 at 10:27 am
It IS part of life. I find it amazing how seasonal/weather imprints can affect us so deeply. (It’s why I thrived in the Caribbean for 5 years where it’s 85 degrees every day.) Hang in there…lightness is on its way…
March 4th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Hi Melanie…incredible photo. Sending peace and light your way. Spring is almost here!
March 9th, 2007 at 1:10 am
You made me cry you look so sad!
Come out to visit me and I promise you happy, sunny days!!
March 10th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
amazing photo that speaks volumes. Don’t cry Mel–I love you!!!
sending warm breezes from the south and great big hugs.
C
March 22nd, 2007 at 11:06 am
oh melanie, what a photograph! i sooo understand, there is no controlling these ups, downs, and middles we just roll with it like waves on the ocean. a positive is that the feeling the darkness like you do speaks of your sensitivity which makes you the artist you are.
xoxo
katie