Friday, January 22, 2010

Can't Wait To Meet You


Did you know it's only 25 days till I'll be sitting on a plane. 25 DAYS. Oh my goodness, that's so wonderfully, fabulously close. Don't worry I've already got a few lists in the making - things to pack, travel arrangements to organise, places to visit, gifts to take, things to buy and bring home for Ms L.

What's more, in just 27 days I'll be checking-in to An Artful Journey, I'll be meeting Monica and Chrissy and Mrs Spotts for the first time, I'll be introducing myself to the amazing box of art supplies above, that I ordered through Dick Blick and shipped to Monica to transport for me. I'll be meeting Kelly Rae Roberts, and spending 3 days learning her painterly, collaging ways. In 27 days I'll be living a dream.

I love remembering how I got here. On a whim and a prayer I signed up for the retreat and was allocated a spot. If you have a moment go and read what I wrote at the time. There is so much to be said for intention, for putting it out there, for trusting.

My next wish is to work out a way to take the laptop away with me, so I can blog along my journey. Apple, you don't want to give us one of your fabulous, shiny, new 21.5 inch iMac's by chance?

Did you know that I'm collecting wishes and dreams? You can pop over to this post and deposit your wish. I'll keep it safe, and warm, and well fed for you.
Oh, I love wishes and dreams. I like being the keeper of such important things.

There's even a collage up for grabs for anyone who drops a wish in the comment box before Sunday night.

17 comments:

  1. Hello Keeper of Dreams and Wishes.
    My wish personally is to become a better sewer, to be able to make my dream quilts, so that i can make quilts for charity that will make peoples lives a little happier in times of stress. My Wishes is that everyone dream this year for what they want for themselves comes true.

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  2. Oh I am just so excited for you, just looking at all that box full of fabulous supplies makes my heart race a little. It will be so amazing. Can't wait to hear all about it!
    Sophie x

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  3. As if I wasn't jealous before and now I discover you're going to a course given by Kelly Rae Roberts ... this has gone past jealous and down the seriously miffed path! You lucky #$T^$#@ duck! You really will have the best time and I can't wait to see everything you do.

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  4. Hurrah!

    3 days to do that which you enjoy! Shiny!

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  5. Have a blast. I can't wait to read all about it. Those art supplies look orgasmic

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  6. Oh how exciting, sounds like a really well planned, anticipated & well deserved experience. It certainly won't be wasted on you, love Posie

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  7. Oh, wow! No wonder you're excited :-) Enjoy your list-making! x

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  8. On one side I want you to blog every minute of your trip but on the other hand , it might be better for you if you just "be there" for every minute possible and tell us about it later...I really am excited for you .

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  9. I feel a little giddy looking at that box of goodies, I feel sooo excited for you Cathy it's awesome how you made this dream come true

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  10. that box looks fabulous!! Can't wait to meet you next month!

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  11. Boxes of unopened art supplies are boxes of hope. That is an exciting box you have there.

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  12. cathy...
    i LOVE boxes from dickblick...aren't they wonderful! i see your shiva paintsticks peeking out from in there. oooo, we are going to have so much fun.
    thanks for counting the days for me!
    much love,
    c

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  13. goodness, if i'd know you were going to use this picture i'd have taken the brown paper out so you could REALLY see all the goodies in it!! the COTTON watercolor paper just looked so heavenly when i peeked at it...

    i'm inclined to agree with Jodie and just "be in it" while you're here...of course if Apple really wants to donate a lovely laptop for us all to use, i won't say no!! ;)

    can't wait to see you!

    BTW: love your new comment message =-)

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  14. Yep...break out that countdown calendar. It'll be amazing Cathy.

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  15. I adore your positivity!! You're amazing and fantastic! Have fun!!

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  16. Oh I do hope you can get a computer sorted so you can blog on the way. I really want to come along (if only vicariously) on your wonderful journey. I’m so proud of you for just jumping in; you will have a spectacular time.

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  17. 25, 24, 23, 22.....! I sure hope there is a homemade countdown calendar on your fridge Cathy! I have a feeling your Artful Journey will be a journey in more ways than just art.

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