Thankful Thursday - #2

I have been super swamped and haven't been able to write much. I take a break here and there to read and catch up with others but haven't had a chance to think of anything to write about. This is usually the case with me, but occasionally I get a chance to work on some "projects" which brings me to what I'm thankful for this week...talents. There are many talents and not all of them are crafty. I think being friendly and helpful are some of the not-so-showy talents. I'm not particularly talented in any one area but have a little talent in lots of areas. Or at least I think so. I'm thankful for my talents this week. Here are a few things I've been working on:
As a child, I always wanted to be an artist. In my view, that meant painting. I love painting but get frustrated that things don't turn out as I envision them. Well, after some thought I decided I wasn't getting any better by not doing anything so I started painting again. This little painting is of Astoria, Oregon...sorta. We loved that place and the people we met there. Here's another one with a battery in the picture so you can see how small this is:

I'm happy with it and I've found myself wanting to paint more.



I'm also working on a quilt for Miss Fabulous. I have been working on it off and on for about 18 months now but not all together, I just put it away for a while and forget about it when I get tired of working on it. I will not be doing pinwheels again for a very long time! Its in its final stages...now all I need is a new sewing machine! I'll try to post a picture of it when its done.

Comments

Leslie said…
Hey, I knew before I even read it that was Astoria. I really like that kind of painting.
25/4/08 16:19
Jim and Brooke said…
You are amazing!
The quilt reminds me of yours that you used at college!
love, Brooke
26/4/08 01:36
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