every ending means a new beginning..

My dearest blogreaders ;)

I almost feel like writing a letter ha, because this post is totally meant for you, readers. I won't tho, because I would write a whole heap of nonsense (I write better than I type) and then scan and you probably would not be able to make very much sense of it all. I remember the letters I used to exchange with a very good friend of mine while I was traveling, they included so many drawings and strange anecdotes and wonderful surprises... Oh, and by the way, she is one of the most inspiratonal artists I have come across. Ever.

Some awards came flying my way, for which I am very grateful :) The awesome Audrey (when are we catching up!?) sent me one and it looks like this:

   As for the rules: List 7 things that make you Awe-Summm and then pass      the award on to 7 bloggers you love. Make sure to tag your recipients and let  them know they have won! Also link back to the Queen that tagged you.  Uhhm.. this is really not easy. But I will give it a go.

 1- honest and open

 2- always want the best outcome for everyone involved

 3- a good cook

 4- creative and artistic

 5- kindhearted

 6- true to myself

 7- recycle and re-use as much as possible

 Please everyone who reads this, do your self a favour and make a list for  yourself. See and note down all the awe-summm qualities you have. There  are more than you might think!!

From the lovely and talented Sam I received this friendly award which is wonderful. No rules with this one I believe. Please feel free to pass this award on to anyone you would like. I find most people I have 'met' through blogging are very friendly. The list would be looooong!

Quite a while ago this lovely award came my way from Karoeza (oh-oh such inspiration to be found on her blog!) - thank you!

This Renee award was created by Bella and Ces in honour of their friend Renee.In Bella's own words "this is a brand new award and I have the pleasure and honor of spreading the seed, watching it grow. I hope it finds it's way to those who are like Renee: the acorn, a small package becoming a tall and sturdy oak, giving more acorns, becoming tall and sturdy oaks, giving acorns..."Now to pass it along........ I am going to nominate 8 women who I love so much, and thank every time they take some of their time to visit and comment on my blog and everyone else's art. Please check out their work they have so much talent and amazing creativity!!!

Today... why don't you click on the links of a few of the people who leave me comments every now and again? Each person is very inspiring in their own unique way. You might come across someone who will become your bestest {online} friend ;)

Now, as to the reason for me wanting to write a letter to you today. A couple of things. Firstly, I have again overcommitted myself and will be slowing down. This has been quite a consistent pattern in my life for a while now and I am finally getting the message. Ok, ok, I am getting it. For real. I need to allow space for something new to enter into my life, whatever this may be. Stepping back from most of the things I am doing right now.

In real-life terms this means the following: no more dig deepers. Please let me know if there is anyone out there who would like to take over and take it to a different level. You are more than welcome. I realise I only started a few weeks back, but this is also part of the pattern. 

The Art Journal Series are running for the very last period. If you really want to do it, you will need to sign up now. I will leave sign-up open for a week, till Tuesday the 26th and then it won't be possible to sign up any longer. Of course you will still have 3 months access to the private classroom etc, as per normal and I will still be here as usual to assist with any queries and questions. Just no more new students after that.

Also, the Vivian Bonder Ning network will close down as per next weekend. Thank you all so much for participating in the challenges and sharing your art and inspiration. I just do not have the time to keep everything going as I would like to. I do not enjoy doing projects by half and things become very time consuming that way.

My Etsy shop will be updated soonish with some silks (maybe the plane is still waiting to take off?) and maybe some leftover packs as promised earlier. At the moment I am working out what to do with it further.

Anything else? Let me scan my mind... Not for now I don't think...

Oh yeah, the wing-winner from the previous post! 

Barb, please send me your address and the wings will be flapping your way! 

Have an absolutely wonderful day people - embrace life!

Comments

[Evelyn]

I wish you luck Viv in what you are heading for. I think we need to organise a girls night some time to catch up with everyone...

[Nathalie]

all the best girl! If you need change than that is totally right!

[Robyn W]

you have to do for you....will stay in touch, even if i am a slacker and dont write too often.....hugs Rob

[Sharmaine]

Hugs Viv. I can't wait to see where this fork in the road takes you. Glad your taking the time to see, with clarity, where it is your heading. All the best in whatever venture comes your way.

[lara]

Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration! Even the fact that you recognize when you need to take a step back is inspirational! Never stop creating, never stop creating your future...

[Seth]

First of all...those awards are so well deserved. Second, I say great for you that you are setting some limits, reducing your commitments, and taking care of yourself. But thank goodness that you didn't include shutting your blog in that list!! :-)

[julie thornton]

I cant say that I'm not sorry cos I have only just found you and also just started the journalling class and prompts but I understand how you must feel. I sometime feel like I have bitten off more than I can chew.

Good luck for the future and I agree with Seth...thank goodness the blog is staying!

[Lynn]

Lovely awards and glad you are taking good care of yourself. So important.
My lovely yarn/ribbons have arrived and sitting waiting for me to turn them into some wondeful creation. One already (from my first batch) hangs on my wall. So glad I found your store of treasures. Silks, sounds nummy. ;~) Enjoy whatever you are choosing to do.

[Lu]

I complete see where you are coming from and look forward to seeing where you are going, friend. It is not easy letting some things go, but like you said, you have to in order to grow. Wonderful!

[Flo]

You are one unique and awesome artist Viv.
You are such an inspiration.
Love xx

[Kim Palmer]

Making time for yourself is so important. Glad to hear you are looking after you. Congrats on the awards you so deserve them. Just dont forget to post every so often so we can follow what you are up to :)

[Belinda]

Hi Viv congrats on the awards, well deserved. It takes courage to stand back and say I have taken too much on and need to step back and stack stock, well done for putting yourself first it is something we all seldom do. Good luck with where your road may take you. Take care Viv. Belinda

[Karoeza]

you are so kind, thanks for your lovely words.
I'm going to click on some namens..

[annette]

Congrats on your awards :0). Enjoy wherever your new path takes you and a big thankyou for your inspiration, while i have only taken part in your deep diggers, it has certainly opened up a whole new way of creating. Best wishes Viv. :)

[robruhn]

Congratulations on all of your awards, well done. I so know that feeling of taking on more challenges, that seems to be the story of my life. I hope you are able to find your new exciting direction soon.

[Sam Marshall]

Congratulations on all your awards and good luck with everything!
xxx