tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post5734124594031219355..comments2024-03-28T03:47:06.430-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Keeping Busy - and Some Goodbye PicturesSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-7947187687471146212010-11-09T12:47:33.382-08:002010-11-09T12:47:33.382-08:00Thanks, Nilcha!Thanks, Nilcha!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-38291020400446242412010-11-08T23:12:21.988-08:002010-11-08T23:12:21.988-08:00i love this post. n love ur arty dress!i love this post. n love ur arty dress!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-4674043275320842832010-11-08T16:38:49.749-08:002010-11-08T16:38:49.749-08:00Thanks, Audi, something new will come along, I'...Thanks, Audi, something new will come along, I'm sure. Thanks so much!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-44019528211790007262010-11-08T14:54:28.878-08:002010-11-08T14:54:28.878-08:00I'm so sorry about your job situation, Sheila....I'm so sorry about your job situation, Sheila. You have such a great attitude though -- I'm certain you'll find something new and exciting! <br /><br />You look stunning in both these outfits, btw. Love that arty dress, and corresponding pose!Audihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578485770637036384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-52340909284474637742010-11-08T14:45:15.286-08:002010-11-08T14:45:15.286-08:00Lorena, I know, I'm really lucky to live here....Lorena, I know, I'm really lucky to live here. I'll take more pictures on my new routes once I'm off. I'm sorry to hear about your polluted beach - that sucks.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-14269995241068851942010-11-08T14:00:01.734-08:002010-11-08T14:00:01.734-08:00You live in an amazing place Sheila.
I love all of...You live in an amazing place Sheila.<br />I love all of your shots, its a city so very close to nature!<br />I think I would miss the walks too ... the water is SO CLEAR.<br />IF I TOLD YOU.... I live two blocks from a contaminated beach. Sometimes it stinks in the afternoon. All of the sewage is dumped there. It's horrid, BUT I AM GETTING A HUGE tax increase because I live close to it. How Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-91850244660543361272010-11-06T09:19:41.517-07:002010-11-06T09:19:41.517-07:00Thanks, Kristen. We should be okay - I have my &qu...Thanks, Kristen. We should be okay - I have my "golden carrot" at the end, and I will get into new routines.<br /><br />You're welcome, Tanya! :) Nature is the best at soothing me. I don't reveal my city due to privacy. <br /><br />'Doll, thank you. I appreciate your empathy. I will have to come up with some other way to get my outfit "fix" in.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-28815047650678572432010-11-05T18:08:23.859-07:002010-11-05T18:08:23.859-07:00I love the "little things" highlighted f...I love the "little things" highlighted from your walk!<br /><br />The yellow skirt outfit is so cheery, it's hard to see how anyone could feel down in that.<br /><br />I'm so sorry you lost your job. I spent chunks of time unemployed in recent (trying to block out) memory, and know what an emotional rollercoaster it is.<br /><br />Love the art show outfit, and I'm curious lawyerdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499257623425215954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-55882353385797537452010-11-05T00:16:48.430-07:002010-11-05T00:16:48.430-07:00Oh Sheila, thank you for the lovely photos. That i...Oh Sheila, thank you for the lovely photos. That is a great view to be looking at while at work. The nature is the best companion and friend. You helped me remember walks in Stanley park and the sea of pink blossoms in the spring.<br />Saying good-bye is so hard, I've done it lots of times changing jobs and countries. I'm a firm believer that things will work out in the end. <br />My wordTanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325384807812341808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-22891663527939944112010-11-04T20:42:32.982-07:002010-11-04T20:42:32.982-07:00Yay for yellow! That's a great shade of it.
...Yay for yellow! That's a great shade of it. <br /><br />Hang in there, hon. I actually think a break from work might do you good (asuuming you will be okay financially). Shake up your routines and get into learning new ones; if you jump from one job into another it can be a lot harder.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-50662162956859682562010-11-04T18:08:51.877-07:002010-11-04T18:08:51.877-07:00Thanks, Alecia, I'm glad. :) Aw, thanks so muc...Thanks, Alecia, I'm glad. :) Aw, thanks so much. You guys all help me so much. I really appreciate it.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-88197525601390669112010-11-04T16:37:04.330-07:002010-11-04T16:37:04.330-07:00so enjoyed "walking" along with you- jus...so enjoyed "walking" along with you- just beautiful-esp liked the animals shots and the foliage ones.<br /><br />Will be thinking of you - I so get your feelings being all over the place- and i don't mean perimenopausalAleciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945853258945250403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-4994223309814338892010-11-04T16:26:54.142-07:002010-11-04T16:26:54.142-07:00Thanks, Jen! I'm biased too - fall is my favou...Thanks, Jen! I'm biased too - fall is my favourite. Yes, Carollyne is - let me know next time you're out here! I'll introduce you. :) I know...I have never been that career-oriented. I am going to be good to myself, thank you for the reminder.<br /><br />Ralph, thank you! I'm never sure if I should make these monster posts. Aw, thanks - I do like to change up my style frequently. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-36213123630286151402010-11-04T16:19:33.089-07:002010-11-04T16:19:33.089-07:00What a lovely long post. More is always better. ...What a lovely long post. More is always better. And I'm amazed at how wide your range is: you can go from professional to arty to chic and succeed at all of them.<br /><br />I love the wedges on the boots.<br /><br />It's not surprising your changes in employment are triggering emotional responses. We certainly attach huge significance to our work and you're on an emotional Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-47115293578908418582010-11-04T16:09:44.532-07:002010-11-04T16:09:44.532-07:00I love seeing the west coast autumn beauty! Actua...I love seeing the west coast autumn beauty! Actually, the beauty is year-round but fall's my favorite season. I'm biased though☺<br /><br />Carollyne, your friend, is very talented. I'll keep her in mind next time we come to the coast.<br /><br />Remember that you are not your job. Do keep busy, but take care of yourself O.K?Sassy Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315884681837217093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-30980735696342971692010-11-04T15:19:30.231-07:002010-11-04T15:19:30.231-07:00Thanks, Tizzy - how horrid it can be, eh? I apprec...Thanks, Tizzy - how horrid it can be, eh? I appreciate your kind words - and thank you for commenting! Yes, I'm reconsidering a lot of things I would normally buy.<br /><br />Thanks, Julia, nowhere near as good as yours! Thank you so much - it's so hard to reconcile one's identity shift when work changes. Thank you. :)<br /><br />Thanks, Megan! My walk to work is pretty dull (through Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-27138137180201147262010-11-04T14:27:04.128-07:002010-11-04T14:27:04.128-07:00Yes I really did enjoy your autumn tour - it was f...Yes I really did enjoy your autumn tour - it was fab to see a little glimpse into your daily life!<br /><br />Sal xXxCandycanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323349927454271829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-62019894511497615852010-11-04T14:15:36.764-07:002010-11-04T14:15:36.764-07:00Both of these outfits are stellar! Thanks for sha...Both of these outfits are stellar! Thanks for sharing shots of your walk with us, too! The church is lovely, and I admire you so much for working out on those stairs.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-33563503101860013772010-11-04T13:42:30.773-07:002010-11-04T13:42:30.773-07:00I hope the yellow skirt not only picks you up, but...I hope the yellow skirt not only picks you up, but also picks up those around you! <br />I'm fascinated by the ocean wildlife you have! <br />I also love the dress with the jacket, scarf, boots and tights! It just pull it all together!Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841483032637664853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-34414239658294796952010-11-04T13:29:06.546-07:002010-11-04T13:29:06.546-07:00Oh Sheila, saying goodbye is the hardest thing :-(...Oh Sheila, saying goodbye is the hardest thing :-(<br /><br />Loved your autumn tour, we were considering relocating to Canada a couple of years ago and posts like that make me wistful! (although we have beautiful autumns here too - check out Rhian's latest photoblog post at www.Rhian.me if you love red maples!) <br /><br />Chin up chick ((hug))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66660551762897639212010-11-04T11:49:48.865-07:002010-11-04T11:49:48.865-07:00ah, Sheila, i love your walk posts so much. i'...ah, Sheila, i love your walk posts so much. i'm a real walker myself,i love it more than anything (i'm a cheap date!). just beautiful, i love the pictures of the church where your folks married and the loooong shadow you cast. Thank you!!<br /><br />p.s. you look awesome, too. kiss kitty for me! stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-78526293853864318032010-11-04T11:28:45.280-07:002010-11-04T11:28:45.280-07:001. Love the yellow skirt. 2. Love your artsy dress...1. Love the yellow skirt. 2. Love your artsy dress. 3. Catinnabox = ♥ 4. OMG your walk to work is so gorgeous! All that water and pretty foliage. Starfish and Jellyfish!Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-26931698536964911002010-11-04T11:26:03.438-07:002010-11-04T11:26:03.438-07:00Really lovely shots -- thanks for showing us your ...Really lovely shots -- thanks for showing us your neighborhood! I'm coming in on the tail end and will read back through to catch up, but what a bummer about leaving your job. I sort of went through an identity crisis when I left Virginia at the beginning of the summer (not the same thing, I know) but it wasn't until I got a job here in Minnesota that I really perked back up. I hate Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522743459936260901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-38816729040179061472010-11-04T11:00:41.064-07:002010-11-04T11:00:41.064-07:00I know how you feel about losing work Sheila. I&#...I know how you feel about losing work Sheila. I've had a feeling for several weeks that I was about to be laid off - and today if finally happened. As it's the 3rd time in 3 years that the recession has left me unemployed, I know it's not the end of the world, but it's amazing how much one's identity is wrapped up in work. And how the boots I just *had* to have a few days Tizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525115676293386816noreply@blogger.com