Saturday, October 30, 2010

I've spent..


a lot of time in my life...
worried about what others thought of me
about how I could fit in
thinking that I wasn't "good enough"
feeling shy and afraid
and not able to show my art to anyone
because of fear...
but I realize that I wasted time
precious time
and I ain't gonna do that anymore.
Nope, not gonna.

Here's to living your life each day to the fullest, everyone...boldly and bravely!

32 comments:

  1. Hi Shirley
    That is such a sweet illustration - very, very cute!
    Just letting you know I have tagged you in a Questionaire meme. Don't feel like you have to do it if you don't want to. But you are a person I would like to find out more about! The questions are over on my blog http://theinkhouse.blogspot.com/2010/10/questionaire-meme.html
    I thought it would be a little bit of fun, so I hope you do it :D
    Have a nice day, Liz x

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  2. A lovely illustration and great sentiment :)

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  3. Precious! I hope you are back soon!! You illustrations are so tender!
    All the best!

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  4. Truly inspiring-have a warm and cuddly winter

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  5. A lovely tender illustration as always. Enjoy your time away, I will miss seeing your work but look forward to seeing it again. I share your thoughts so completely and wish only the greatest things to come your way.

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  6. oh, i feel you!! and this is a really charming piece.

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  7. I love this post. I have woken myself up in the middle of the night to worry myself about just this type of thing. It is terrible and so annoying!

    To Boldly and Bravely! Cheers!!

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  8. You've written exactly what I feel! And what a lovely illustration to accompany it. Thank you so much, Shirley! xoxo Theresa

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  9. this is so adorable! love that yellow rain coat and hat!

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  10. This is a darling illustration! The face is splendid and hurrah for the poem.

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  11. well said, friend. the little girl is so adorable in her little yellow raincoat!

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  12. Awwww.. I LOVE the expression on the face of this little character. Adore. :)

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  13. Really lovely! Her expression is so great too! Love the colors.

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  14. Amen to that! Awww, Shirley, I need to give this little girl a hug. She is sweet in her raincoat, waiting for the downpour. Reading your poem, I know exactly how she feels.

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  15. Go Girl Go.....you rock! :0)
    Jane x

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  16. I'd love to take this pledge with you! I've tried to overcome my feelings of self doubt over the years but they still come back when I least expect them. I can't imagine that someone as talented as you would have this problem...but it's hard to know what we've gone through just by blog posts! Hugs to you, my friend! ♥

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  17. Bravo!! Been there and done that too, spent and still spend too much time procrastinating! Happy hibernation - look forward to seeing you again after your sleep, sorry, break!

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  18. Shirley, I can completely relate to what you said and the illustration is beautiful! :)

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  19. Great illustration and I love the little poem you wrote!

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  20. What a cute girl and such a lovely message. I hope you are doing well. xo :)

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  21. Hey Shirley! What a lovely illustration and message! A wonderful way to head into hibernation. I will miss your sweet and touching work over the next few months, but the anticipation will really build when it is time for you to rejoin us. :o) God bless you Shirley! Enjoy your time with family and friends! They are God's gift to us!

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  22. she's lovely Shirley....
    but im still feeling the same...

    xxoo

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  23. Great message - it is so true. And the illo is just wonderful, like all your pieces.

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  24. Awwww. So sweet. And love the message that goes along with the piece too.

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  25. Soooo Sweeeeeet! : ) Kisses from Portugal : ***

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  26. Love this Shirley (the illustration and your words)! Your work is wonderful. Keep it up.
    Best wishes! Liza

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  27. And you should, wonderfull illustrations! I love love love love it! Great work!

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  28. Words from the Hart, art full of loVe!

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  29. Amen Sister! This little girl used to be me until one day I put on my yellow raincoat and said "I am going outside in the rain" Someone said "You will get wet." I replied "I sure will!" And I ran out into the rain and took my raincoat off. But then I caught a cold the following week, but I drank a lot of fluids and anyway, this has nothing to do with the little girl. I just wanted to say all of those things, because I can. Hahahaha! Shirley!!! Have fun! TSUP!!!

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