[at home, tom is the boss]
i'm finally back working again albeit part-time. which is good because it means i still have time to pursue what i really want to do - taking photographs. i don't know how long it will take me until i feel good about my own photographs but i'll get there. someday. anyhoo, with jobs so difficult to find if not impossible at all with the current economic climate, i'm very happy to be working again. every little penny counts!
we finished early today at work so i walked through St. Stephen's Green for a bit of peace in the midst of the noise of the city. and to people-watch. i ended up watching these cheeky pigeons awaiting bits from someone's lunch. very entertaining i must say!
lovely carriage outside St. Stephen's Green. i spy a wool blanket on the seat!
walking towards my bus stop, a huge chalkboard along O'Connell Street caught my eye. i just saw it today and i spent a good while reading. i looked it up online soon as i got home and learned that it's an I AM AFRAID project by meandhimandyou with ABSOLUT Fringe.
here's what it's all about (from their website):
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Project Info
There is a feeling of fear and uncertainty in our country. As a result of the greed of a select few, the majority of the Irish public are afraid. They are afraid of losing their jobs, afraid of never finding a job, afraid of not being able to pay back loans, afraid their kids will have to emigrate, to name just a few. The Irish public face many challenges today, as a result there is an urgent need for radical change, new ideas, imagination and inspiration in Irish society. How much stronger would the city feel if everybody shouts their fears. Therapy on a city scale.
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true, true...couldn't agree more!
have you tried blogging with a cat sitting on your lap, with his head resting on your left wrist as you type? this cat thinks my lap is his couch. unfortunately i tend to agree with him most of the time! O_o
i guess i need to order chinese now, the family is starving!
xx
great pics as always and I like that chalk board project. very interesting.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are always lovely! Great that you've found a new friend to connect with. And it's a blessing to have found work. :-)
ReplyDeletegreat post :). i wish i could be as calm like Tom. my life is being turned upside down right now. I AM AFRAID of so many things now.
ReplyDeletei love updates! especially when people are away for a while which makes us wonder how they are!
ReplyDeletethe "i am afraid" project sounds interesting. because really, it's fear that sometimes fuels hatred, which leads to even more negative things. sometimes we foster silly fears, though.
ooh, and i spy my lamp's irish doppelganger!
:)
finally an update. I miss you Odette. :-)
ReplyDeleteNice photos by the way :-)
thanks Peter! i still have to conquer my own fear and one of these days hopefully i can write down what i am afraid of. :)
ReplyDeletethanks Ceemee, yes i'm quite a lucky girl to have her!
Kayni, {{{{hugs}}}} dearest. we all have our fears and our own battles, if that's any comfort to you. hang in there, and i'm just here if you need someone. xx
Conell, yes, i'm quite thrilled we have the same lamps! mine always reminds me of you. ^_^
i mostly brush my fears away hoping they'd go away when i ignore them, but unfortunately, they don't. something we all must face and be brave about which isn't really easy.
Jeanny, i miss you too! thanks a mil for being here. xx