Oh, the ways and wonders of having time off. I took this week off from work. My first full week of vacation in two years. I am calling it my “mental health” week. With work being so busy this month, Spring Break with the little girls undertow (while working), and ALL THE MASTER planning of the exhibit starting in April; as in photography show, prints, frames, reception committee, and the utter exhausting task of picking photos. It has been absolutely chaotic. But it is all done…..almost. And I am soooooo excited!
If you are local, please let me know and I will send you our invitation. There will be wine and cheese (with no whining or cheesing allowed – heh) and LOTS of fabulous photos from over thirty different artists all belonging to a group I started with five others gals one year ago called, Chics Who Click. We are honored to have grown to over 240 members in one year. And now to be exhibiting in the rooftop gallery of the Arlington Museum of Art? Well…it is a dream come true and a blessing as well.
So yes, I have been gone. And no, not for good.
And look, I had a make-over of my blog. I loves it! (if you are on mobile, please do click to PC view).
I am springing here and there, and of course, I have my camera in hand.
The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. -Henry Van Dyke
Spring in North Texas does not last very long. I have to enjoy it as much as I possibly can. I am guessing I have about two more weeks, and that is only because we had a freak cold spell. Which is long gone now. We are having this amazing 70-degree weather with blue, blue skies. Yeah. Like I said, it won’t last much longer.
My week has been fabulous.
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter holiday.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay! I was so happy to see that you had posted, Angelia, because you have been very missed!
Glad to hear that all is going well with your exhibit in April – Woot! Woot!
LOVE your new blog makeover. I especially love the header. VERY clever!! Stunning flower shots! Your photos are always so crisp, clear and sharp!
Happy Easter, Angelia, to you and your family!
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Happy, HAPPY Easter dear Ron! I have missed you too! The exhibit is going to ROCK. I am thrilled about the whole thing. What a great group of talent. Wish you were closer!
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Heya! Good to see you back Angelia! I’m back too, from self hosting. Love the all white flower shot, looks good enough to eat! The new theme is nice too. Be mentally healthy my friend! 😉
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Thanks John! I will. Give that little Zeus a snuggle from me!
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The colors and joy of Spring is every where in Houston as well. I am hoping to catch some blue bonnets adventure next weekend if fate wills it. Today, we captured some white and pink wild flowers around our neighborhood. It was a lot of fun being around them. Beautiful pictures. Happy Easter!
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I am hoping to see some bluebonnet pics from you soon. 🙂 You know in Texas Spring springs by!
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Absolutely LOVE the make over! Your spring pics are superb!
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Thank-you! I am playing with some textures on images. I don’t quite understand it all, but I do like the way they look. Congrats on your BOOKS! I am going to order soon. Yea!
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“I took this week off from work.
My first full week of vacation in two years.
I am calling it my “mental health” week…”
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GOOD LUCK!
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Ohhhh I am much better. 🙂 I could get used to this mental health stuff. LOL.
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Angelia, thank you for popping over to my place to see our puppers! Nice to meet you. 🙂 Even though I don’t know what your header looked like before, I do love the look of it. And your spring shots make me long for warmer weather! Winter has hung on all to long here in Middle Missouri. Have a happy and blesses Easter.
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Well, I can certainly vouch for Spring. It is coming!
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Great photography! I didn’t know that Arlington had a museum. Where is it located? I’m about 15 minutes from Arlington.
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You know what is funny? I didn’t either! Not until the show was talked about. But yes, they do. It is right by UTA in downtown off Main St. I think Pecan is a cross street. It is an up and coming kind of museum. Lots of local schools exhibit there and I hear they will have an Ansel Adams exhibit next year. Our reception is April 12th – 630pm-830pm. We will have drinks and snacks. Or the museum is open Tuesday-Sunday with free admission.
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Thanks! We’re going to try to make a visit.
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Love the new look, and your photos are stunning. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Thank-you! I haven’t been out photographing as much, but these flowers are hard to resist. 🙂
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Looks great Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter Phil!
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Ooo! I like this theme much better! Dark doesn’t seem to match you, My Dear. You are bright, you shine. And this exhibit, is that why you have been MIA? And in one post you alluded to wonderful things . . . and wow! Truly wonderful!! Beautiful Spring shots.
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I have been away, mostly, because of work. I sit at my desk for 8-10 hours and then I just want to zone out for awhile. I don’t want to think, talk, read or type. We were short-staffed for a while and then ALL the managers changed. It was like starting a whole new job. Hoping this break helps me. 🙂
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I hope it helps too. It is stressful enough being short handed and then having managers change — wow! One or the other is enough! Enjoy your time off!
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Oh, and I still have BIG news coming….stay tuned.
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You tease, you!
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Alright, well, it’s like this. I’m not local. But for the free wine I can be.
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Wine, great photographs, lots of fun people to talk to. Why not be local? lol.
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You had me at free wine.
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A case of it!
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Unfair. But noted. Man, this feels like a Joint Chiefs pow wow. Lots more fun though, I’m assuming.
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Chics who click. Cool. Good luck with the exhibit. Happy Easter, Angelia. I like the new look. 😉
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Thank-you dear! The exhibit is super exciting! I got my work hung up today. Now, I am looking forward to our reception. So far, it looks incredible. The talent just blows me away. Happy Easter!
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Taken? I’ll bet! Keep us posted.
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It sounds like things are going well with your photography, and how your group has grown! An exhibit as you’ve mentioned–how exciting! Enjoy your Easter and vacation! Love your new blog look!
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Thank-you! I hung my photographs today. I will post a photo soon. Happy Easter!
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Lovely photos, great that the Clicking Chicks Clique has grown so!
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Yes, it has been quite a blessing to meet so many people interested in photography and friendship.
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Hi Angelia,
Thanks for the visit to my humble blog. Yours is awesome! I have no idea what your old look was but this new one definitely rocks! It’s very late now in my part of the world, so I’ll be back to check out more of yours later.
Happy Easter!
Mary
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Thanks Mary! Thanks for coming by. 🙂
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Happy Easter to you too. Your photos do usher in spring! And manipulating a camera is clearly your passion. Great composition and quality!
Shakti
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It’s a passion because I can’t possibly learn it out. Hopefully it will stay “fresh”.
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I have missed your stunning photography Angelia. So glad to see a post from you. Happy Easter!
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Hi LuAnn! Thank you! I missed the blogging world and I am VERY happy to be back. 🙂
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Fabulous! I wish I could beam myself to your part of the world for the exhibit! I LOVE the name of your group and would be delighted to have you write a post on my blog when you have the time.
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Thank-you dear! Please feel free to join the Chics Who Click on Facebook. We welcome anyone who loves the art of photography. And of course, I’d love to write on your blog. 🙂
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A post! Lovely! It’s been too long.
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I’m in some kind of weird time warp. Hope you are well!
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love the customized makeover and of course your stunning images, Angelia. what great fun and exciting things going on in your life…fantabulist!! ☼sunHAPPY you found some time to share a post. ♥
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You have noooo idea. So much going on. Love your sun! How cuuuutee. 🙂
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:))
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A beautiful reminder of why we love this magical season. Happy Easter!
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Hope you had a spectacular Easter!
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