Monday, September 03, 2007

EAJC #35, Strength...

Em has yet another great prompt (and card to inspire) this week... what is your idea of strength, what do you consider your strengths to be?
My card is made up of torn japanese paper adhered with mod podge, some $2 letter stickers from the newsagent, mine freestyle word quote by Margaret Mead and the ever trusty monthly calendar from my Sududo desk diary...

I consider my main strength to be that I am an optimist. I am the one to always see the silver lining. It kinda drives my friends a bit mad at times, but mostly they are totally loving it, especially when I get it right against all the odds. Thats real fun!

I like this strength in me.
It is who I am.
Only, sometimes this strength can lead to great disappointment by others inability to turn a bad situation to gold.... but hey, thats what makes *me* ME and them ::them:: I suppose *smile* AND I have learned not to hold expectations on others, just myself.

Of course... I DO have crap, blue, rotten, funky days, but ultimately I will always see a better solution than the one I was thinking of...

Life is as good as you make it, believe and realise... its just that simple.
Enjoy
Bx

14 comments:

Je@net said...

Great card and a great journaling!!

Karalenn Hippen said...

I really love that quote! And what gorgeous Japanese paper in the background. I love your journaling too. This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. :)

Marjolein said...

Great card Becca!! And oh so true!

Vicky said...

Love your card today, the colour and quote is fantastic

Nathalie Kalbach said...

love the background - gorgeous card!

Anonymous said...

Love that quote! Great looking card too ;)

Paula J Atkinson said...

Awesome card & fabulous journalling.
I always try to see the bright side but always end up with the crud. That's why I turned to crafting because it makes me feel fantastic.

Patty S said...

words of wisdom.
great card!!!
patty :-)

Anonymous said...

I love that you are so positive. Coming to visit you is ALWAYS such a breath of fresh air, espcially when I am in a funk myself. You always make me smile, and you remind me of the happiness that life has to offer. This strenght of yours is a wonderful wonderful gift.

xoxoxo

Unknown said...

Awesome card, love the quote and that paper is just gorgeous!

Wanda said...

I love the way you make your cards, and the lovey words you share in your journaling...You are special! Happy Birthday to the "man"!

Deborah said...

Love your card, the paper is gorgeous and the words so true :)

Kirsten Michelle said...

i love this quote.
your optimistic spirit shines through in your words, photographs and art here in this space.
you are wise, wise woman indeed...sweetie ;-)

Anonymous said...

fabulous bek...how you feeling hun?