i didn't mean to abandon my blog but i needed to take a bit of time out to collect myself. we've been getting used to our new household of three, ezra, (who doesn't like his photo being taken much) has been a revelation. he's always been a character, but his personality has blossomed in the last month and we're not sure if we are looking after him, or he after us. he suddenly has an expanded vocabulary and has become extremely chatty. he's always asking to play some sort of game and when we sleep he also tucks himself under the quilt with his head on the pillow (that might be too much information, but it's impossibly cute).
being in between projects, i've had some time to do some things i wouldn't ordinarily be able to do. one of these has been sitting for daniela. it's been an amazing experience watching her build up a painting from a blank canvas. it's hard to be objective when assessing images of yourself but i really like the portrait below - it captures a pretty intense look that i don't see on myself that often.
i've been doing a bit of reading, david attenborough's memoir, which is fascinating (thanks for the recommendation anna) and my new favourite publication, wilder quarterly.
another of my favourite activities that i've been doing a bit of lately has been visiting opp shops. i'm slowly building a nice little pottery collection.
later this week the rayman will be going on another work related trip and this time i'm going too. i'll keep the destination a surprise, but i will say that i'm pretty f**** excited. i probably won't be blogging much when we are away because i've finally joined instagram but please follow me - @primoeza - if you're interested.
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I love when pets act like humans... especially when they use pillows correctly! And oh man... I'm going to have to read David's memoir. I love him more than anything! (I took a david attenborough class in college. Yes there was such a thing and yes it was the BEST ever!)
ally ann - i'm a huge fan too and the book has so much about his early career, it's fascinating.
Ohhh that's so cute! My cat does the head on the pillow thing too. Adorable :) it's nice that you've gotten to do so many lovely things lately! It's so crazy how working on your creative passion often means that any other passions get pushed aside. It's really hard I find!
great to hear what you've been up to. have a fun trip!!
When I was little my cat Dromick would sleep in bed with me (spooning) with his head on the pillow... sigh... such great memories :)
Good to hear that you guys and ezra is doing ok!
Have a great trip :)
It's good to know you are well and that Ezra has blossomed : ) The pillow thing is so adorable. Enjoy the trip.
josephine - yes, i think anyone who's passionate about their work struggles with this (and probably those who aren't passionate too!).
mani - thank you :)
lamina and kim - it's so hard to get out of bed in the morning because i don't want to disturb him. i'm glad to know other people find it cute too :)
That portrait is just so beautiful Elizabeth, I love it ..... nice to hear you are doing well, still think of you every time I see a cat !!!0
mandy - glad to hear you like the portrait. nothing is planned so it's amazing to see it appearing before your eyes.
I need to grab a copy of Wilder Quarterly!
luisa - get both copies that are available, they're so great.
That painting turned out beautifully. Oh wow, Daniela is talented.
That's so sweet about Ezra. I have always found my cats to be very intuitive and caring. They just seem to know what is going on and what you need.
I'm excited for you about your trip. You deserve it. x
hooray, i'm glad to see you back (blogging). i've taken a bit of a break from blogging too, but it's kind of made me realize that in the time i spend online checking up on blogs and writing material of my own, when i'm off blogging i'm actually out living these moments in the flesh - a drastically different and altogether better experience. will find you on instagram for sure, though. good luck on your trip!
love this update! and enjoying following you on instagram--your photos are beautiful + the intensity in the painting is somehow refreshing and real.
bel - glad you agree with me about daniela. and i always used to be a dog person, but now having had our two boys i am now 50/50, maybe even more cat :)
k - well, pinterest and instagram are major time suckers, but it's been good to have a bit of a break.
jade - i like your comment on the painting, and i've been enjoying seeing snippets of your world on instagram too.
"when we sleep he also tucks himself under the quilt with his head on the pillow (that might be too much information, but it's impossibly cute)."
Snap! Omar the Siamese does the very same. It is, as you say, impossibly cute... and very personal.
Blushing now, I will depart.
be well,
g
take care and enjoy!!!! thinking of you!!!
xxn
that first image
and your words
so full of love
and that painting of you!
wauw....
take care
and enjoy your trip
with love from the Netherlands
Patrice A.
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