Sweet home Alabama.
The camellia is the state flower in my sweet new home, Alabama.I've experienced the requisite spell of homesickness, now it's time to embrace the new life. My moment of clarity occurred at precisely 6.35 am as I jogged along the road- loving the sunrise, cursing the heat, waving at the cows, watching my knees turn pink. 'Well, this is life now' I said to myself. At 6.30 in the morning, I am not one for complex thought.
Adjustments are taking place. Growing up (more? yes, more!) must be done because I'm Mummy now. Mummy to the softest pair of ears in the neighbourhood. Walking, feeding, learning, playing, discipline and cuddles. Always the cuddles. I was prepared yet unprepared, but I've got so much time for this unco-ordinated, long-legged puppy who makes me smile every time I look at him. Pretty little Sharkface, the boy is a champ.
I'm so happy to hear you're settling into your new home. Your painting of the camellia is just lovely. And, that sweet little shark-face puppy with the soft ears is the perfect companion to spend time with! nancy
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Alabama :D
ReplyDeleteSWEET . . . we are nearly neighbors now! I hope you will love it here :-) Your camellia is a thing of supreme beauty . . . the EARS are precious!
ReplyDeleteBetty (in Texas)
Yikes, cursing the heat and it's only April. Hang in there, you will get adjusted. The soft ears will help.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the adjustments you have made to your new home. I just love your use of line and color--very playful and fun!
ReplyDeleteAlabama? Well, you're practically my neighbor!! Lovely sketch! Hope the adjustment isn't too hard on you. The humidity and heat of our southern states can be ghastly! It's good that you run in the morning--in the summer, the afternoons can be unbearable!
ReplyDeleteMust be really nice to be home ^^ All that warm fuzzy feeling, they are reflected on your illustration as well =) Really nice piece!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww....Sharkface? What a name!!! He's so cute ^^
Welcome to your new home and hope you're very happy over there, love the photo and the camellia sketch.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your new family in your new home. Lovely camellia!
ReplyDeleteJoan Smith
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joangillmansmith/
Welcome home! We're neighbors (I'm in TN)!
ReplyDeleteLove the camellia & the new baby! I know how you feel - I'm absolutely ridiculous about my cat. :)
Welcome to the US and to puppy motherhood. Love those ears and your camellia is goregous.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everybody, for the welcome; it is much appreciated! It seems I have a whole bunch of new neighbours. Hooray! :)
ReplyDeletevery nice drawing of the flower, I like the graphic style or it. Congratulations to your new home and little pauppy (soo cute). I bet he is keeping you busy, but good busy with amazing amount of joy and energy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful camelia! I'm partial to them because my dad kept them in his garden in southern California. I'm ALWAYS partial to dogs.
ReplyDeleteThis flower belongs on Dancing With the Stars - it moves! Love the placement of your color accents and the drawing is of course great too. Glad you are getting used to your new home.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower. My father was crazy over them. We had quite a few of them in our yard. Good art.
ReplyDeleteGlad life is settling down for you and as for Rudy.... just how cute can a puppy get?!!
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