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It was my birthday on March 30th. I had such a nice quiet day with SleepyBear. We had a nice lunch and spent the afternoon reading in a patch of sunlight on our bed. And then we played computer games together well into the night. He made me dinner, and although there was no cake, I was so full of happiness and comfort, I did not even miss it. He had already given me my birthday present a few weeks earlier: a nice big drawing table with chair and lamp and adjustable legs and angle.
Now I'm one year older and I'm not sure how I feel. It's a bit of the same, but it's a bit different as well. I am anxious about the future and there are big decisions to be taken in the next couple of months. Ones I keep avoiding over and over again. But overall I like things the way they are, for now anyway. Spring is slowly coming and I feel inspired to do different things. Maybe this will be a good year.

p.s. the picture above is of my latest completed project. It is an embroidery version of my narwhal ship drawing. I think I am quite happy with it.

15 comments:

  1. JuliaApril 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    happy birthday, once again; and, that narwhal is incredibly imaginative and beautiful. x

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  2. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I am brand new to your blog and your work. I came here today via "feeling stitchy" via your Flickr page via... I fell in love with your narwhal stitching but then I saw your book and, well, I need to spend some time looking at your blog. I love your work, thanks so much for sharing.

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  3. LaureeApril 1, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    i'm glad you had a nice birthday. and i love your blog and whales, and your embroidery is just lovely. x

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  4. LyndallApril 1, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    It sounds like you had a lovely birthday! I find that as I get older birthdays don't feel like a huge change, but just something a little new.

    I hope you will be able to make your big decisions without too much anxiety ♥ And your narwhal ship is just wonderful!

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  5. Tehren AnaiisApril 2, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday miss! the Narwhal ship embroider is fabulous.

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  6. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Here's hoping your day was beyond the constellations of wonderland, my love. You deserve it. That is absolutely darling embroidery, it's the type of thing that I long for to cover my walls. You're a star.

    All my love,
    Your Norah xx

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  7. Sarah KnightApril 2, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I hope it was a delightful birthday!
    That's a lovely project!

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  8. MeleeApril 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Happy belated birthday! I hope you had a simply wonderful day.
    I LOVE your narwhal ship. I would gladly take a journey on it. :)

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  9. ClaraApril 2, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I just had to say something, although I usually keep quiet on your blog (we're friends on listography) :) but your embroidery, this one and others that you've posted are just beautiful beyond words. and I had to wish you a happy birthday, even though I'm late. :) I'm glad it was a good day for you.
    Love, Clara

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  10. Jhordyn AshleyApril 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Happy belated birthday dear, what a talent you have! Your embroidery is just stunning!

    xx and hugs

    Jhordyn

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  11. kinneryApril 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I hope your newest year will be a truly joyous one, with the fresh spring wind bringing more and more beauty. Your embroidery is absolutely magical, I am awed by your talents.

    Grace and peace,
    Kinnery

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  12. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Reading with a SleepyBear sounds like the ideal way to spend a birthday; and that embroidery is completely darling.

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  13. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    You are so so talented..please never stop creating xx

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  14. galatea.April 4, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    belated happy bday. sounds like you are in peace xx

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  15. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Dear MJ, Happy Birthday. I'm glad you had a nice day. It sounds like it was lovely and peaceful. Your embroidery is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. x

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