Time flies when you're havin' a blast, huh? Tuesday already, and it's time for the Weekly Words Challenge again. This week the words are MOTION and SUSPEND.As if you didn't already know, it is the wonderful "fish-thighed" klutz Tink of Pickled Beef who provides the words for us all to play with.
Well, before we go on to the pictures, let me start by replying to a question Beautifully Profound asked in the comments the other day. She was wondering whatever happened with The One, and why I haven't been writing about her lately... so I thought I'd update you all on recent events.
As I've mentioned, she's leaving the country. She's going to Asia to travel around over there, and won't be back for three or four months. Obviously, before making such a trip, there is a lot to deal with - vaccinations, pass-ports, subletting the apartment and of course getting a plane ticket and doing lots of planning. She decided on this trip pretty quickly, and would so not have much prepared in advance.
I'm not much part of those plans. And, for some reason she doesn't seem to be too willing to let me know what's happening.
To be honest. I'm thinking this sudden "escape" she's doing, is the result of some sort of crisis. I've thought for the longest time that she's not quite been her usual happy self. And, as I mentioned, as soon as she made the decision to leave, that happy easy-going style of hers re-appeared. I was happy to see that.
We've not seen much of each other, but we have texted back and forth a little. Funny thing is that she finds a way not to let me know too much about when she's leaving, or how things are going. Nor did I find out from her that she's resigned from her job, after originally she told me she was taking a leave of absence, and that she would still have her job when she got back. Apparently, they had declined her request, after they initially had told her they wanted to keep her. So - apparently she decided to quit. And, I found this out through other people, instead of from her.
Is she even planning not to return at all? Why the secrecy?
And, on top of it all - I will be losing my job. I am also considering moving away - back to the States. I'm going to try and get together with her before she leaves. I don't know if this is something I should do... but here's what I'm hoping to do:
On Thursday (Valentine's Day) I'm going to try to meet up with her. I'm going to buy a box of Valentine chocolates, and maybe fix up something nice to eat. I want to remind her that I still love her, and tell her that maybe I won't still be here when she comes back. I need to get that out there, I believe, so that if she does "want me", she will have a good opportunity to let me know that, and maybe I'll wait for her return. I'm probably just grasping at straws here, but I still don't fully want to let her slip out of my life. And, it's increasingly looking like she might.
So, enough of that for today... you're all waiting for my WWC pictures!
My ceiling fan's blades are in MOTION**********
Cars in MOTION on the highway**********
A drop of water SUSPENDed in mid air**********
Floodlights SUSPENDed above the bandy stadium**********
There you have it. WWC week number 7 of the year 2008.
Next week we will be playing with the words FOUND and CURVE. Curve should be fairly easy, but Found is going to be really tough... I'm completely blank for now - but I'll get a picture or two for that one too!
Now... in the meantime - read up on the latest chapter of Rubicon Heart, if you missed it yesterday!
And, don't forget the Picture Fiction Challenge, which is due on the 20th of February!
52 comments:
Fantastic pics once again this week! The drop of water is amazing!
The water dripping from the faucet is outstanding! Well done.
You could always casually let her know that if you move back to the states she would have a great place to stay if she wanted to come visit. Or maybe a place to live if she wants to change her life completely and move here with you! It's worth a try dude!
Hey, watch the fish-thigh talk! My thighs happen to resemble that remark. ;)
That water dripping shot is amazing REH! Seriously. It's professional grade. Well played. For "found" just look for stuff on the sidewalk. That's what I'm going to do.
The water pic is amazing, and I want to know what that GLOB is on your cieling - are you shooting giant spit balls?
The drop of water was amazing but the celiling fan is my favorite. The lighting is like an old postcard or a movie poster. Great work.
I wish for you whatever you want and need on Thursday.
The photos are absolutely cool! Love the water droplet.
I hope all works out o.k. for you and "the one". Heartbreak and pain sucks.
I haven't had the chance to catch up on the Rubicon Heart, I need to do that soon!
if she doesnt want your chocolates, send them to me, i will be your valentine.
Thank you much for the update. I know I know, I'm a nosey bitch for asking. Awesome WWC. As far as "The One" goes, maybe that will shake things up a bit if you tell her you might not be around when she comes back. Well, regardless do what's best for you REH. No more need for procrastination. Have a good hump day dear.
-BP
OOH!!! Excellent job on the water faucet!!!
Now, as far as The One.
I thought I'd met The One, then she did a similar vanishing act on me. That obviously left me confused and somewhat lost, however it also left me open and available to later meet my true One! I have a feeling the same is in store for you...Hang on, you are on the cusp of some exciting times!
I agree with Beautifully Profound on The One.
GREAT PICS! The water dropping from the faucet was definately well played ;).
Gosh, I haven't been able to read my Rubicon novel as I've been so busy with all those other things. Maybe I can print this latest chapter and it can be my bedtime story.
Hey REH...
Why is it that when I came to this page just now I'm accosted by the CHiPs theme?????
I was always a Ponch girl :)
Leighann: Thanks. I am quite happy with that faucet pic myself.
Jay: Yeah, I've mentioned to her that I will probably go back to the States some day. She claims that if I go to Florida she will definitely come see me... I can't chose to move back there based on that, though ;)
Tink: Well, you did provide the laugh of the week for me, so I had to use that to present you today... you know it was all out of love, right?
Thanks for the water-drop praise. I thought that picture came out good (after taking about 30 of them, and never getting the damn drop where I wanted it to be - if in the picture at all)
Dana: Hehe... that giant GLOB is in fact a wire clamp. The previous residents of the apartment must've had a lamp further away from that outlet, as there's a hanger on the other end of the room. I've left'em there, because I've been meaning to buy some spotlights and put them up over there... they would go directly above the poker table on poker nights. I thought it would be cool!
Dianne: Glad you liked the lighting... it actually didn't come out the way I wanted it, but it came out nice anyway.
Aunt Jackie: Thanks. Yes, please do catch up on the Rubicon. I'm a sucker for comments on that one ;)
Tequila Mockingbird: I might, but there would be a delay - even UPS couldn't get it there on time for Valentine's!
Beautifully Profound: Yeah, that's kind of what I'm thinking. But, I guess I will be a little hurt if she only goes like "Ok. Enjoy it over there. Nice knowing you...".
No More Empty Fortune Cookies: I can only hope that better things are ahead of me. Well, I would think so too - things haven't exactly been wonderful of late ;)
Farmer's Wife: Thanks. Everyone seems to like the water droplet ;)
And, please do return to comment on the Rubicon. I need those comments on that one.
Pookie Sixx: If you scroll on down to the "Funday Sunday" post you will find out where that tune is coming from ;)
Hey, we were both lurking by water faucets! What a fantastic shot of the drop, I really love it. I like the traffic shot too.
The One seems pretty caught up in her own life right now...maybe discovering you have your own plans will remind her you have a life that's unfolding too, but if not, I would chalk it up to her focus on herself at this juncture in her life. She might not have the clarity to see you, or how she feels about you, until the whirlwind calms down for her. I think you're doing a good thing for yourself by being so honest about your emotions, taking a risk...I'm wishing good things for you :)))
Loving the pictures, especially the ceiling fan and water droplet.
Good luck this Thursday!
that suspened water drop looks so symmetrical!
if i was nerdy i would probably write an equation describing its shape!
Oooh, I love the water drip one.
That dripping faucet is insane! Awesome. Good luck with The One. It is such a difficult time.
Strange. I just read Karen's dreadful post to come here to yours to find you doing the same and actually I can write my own dreadful post about most of the same but I dare not.
Pics, were there pics??
Well done with the pics, and good luck with The one. At least you may know where you stand a bit more.
Jo: I've noticed many people chose water pics for both suspend and motion this week. Funny thing, really.
About The One I think I'm actually doing quite well, allowing her to focus on herself, and not trying to push myself on her. Tomorrow, I hope that she agrees to meet me because she wants to see me - not just because I want to see her.
Melissa: Those two are my favorites too. And, thanks for the good wishes on Thursday!
Jay Cam: Don't be shy! Embrace the nerd inside you!
Jay: The water drop pic is clearly the winner here (if this were a "best pic" competition).
Glad y'all like it!
Karen: Yeah. I'm throwing caution to the wind. I need to let her know (again) how I feel, and find out how she feels about it so I can move on in either direction.
Jahooni: Dreadful? I don't think of this post as dreadful... I even offer a glimpse of hope there at the end... or is that just despair?
Yeah, there were pics ;)
Casdok: Thanks. Yeah, I need to let her know, so I can find out where I fit into her life - if at all.
I'm with the horde who enjoyed the water pic... and I hope the Valentine's Day Stand gives you at least some clarity so you can get on with future plans without all the second guessing, although I dunno if that's in the stars.
You have fun with those pics huh! How'd you get the highway shot anyway? Interesting info about Bandy. Who knew?..'sides you...lol
Ah, the One. It is what it is right? I think it's good to say what's on your mind, whatever that is. You don't want to have those dreaded thoughts of " what if I'd said this...or this...or that..." If you're open to the possibility of nothing ventured nothing gained...I think you'll be ok.
It's amazing to me that you seem to have such a very large, caring, giving heart and nobody's snagged you yet. Wonder why that is? Keeping part of your dynamic self locked up? Son, open that door and let him shine!!!!!!!!! Let the real world see what us bloggers see.
squeezers to you!~
Hope your Valentine's day plan goes well and whatever happens I'm sure it will work out for the best in the end.
Great pictures today!
Sorry to be a moaner but is there any chance you could get rid of the sound you have added recently or make it optional? It's rather distracting from your excellent posts!
I think your faucet ROCKS! Seriously, that one is amazing!
Good luck with The One tomorrow!
Elle: Yeah, I'm hoping so to. This could be a good Valentine's, or it could be a horrible one. At least - it'll be one that will give me some answers (if she agrees to meet me - no answer on that one as of yet)
TT: The highway shot was taken from a bridge that crosses the highway.
And, you're right about me not wanting to go through all that "what if..." stuff. No more of that for me!
I don't think it's not that people don't see that part of me - but there may be some issues about me having a problem letting people get close to me... I have been let down one time too many in my days.
Guilty Secret: Thanks. I'm still waiting to hear if she'll see me on Valentine's ;)
I'll look into that annoying sound issue. Maybe I'll remove the game and just put the link to it there. It's driving me nuts too ;)
Real Live Lesbian: Thanks. That pic is receiving some rave reviews... makes me all proud and stuff ;)
I'll let ya all know what happens tomorrow.
The water drop is great!
Hope things goes out well with 'The one' and seriously thinking, if she isn't interested I guess you should move along(to greener pastures). Anyway; hope the best thing works out(and hope I'm not sounding like a wacko!)
Wowsers that drip is an amazing photo!! Nice work!
I'm curious - with that picture of the highway, how did you get that angle? Where are you taking it from?
Also, cool with the water. I have some super cool water-dripping pictures on my computer. Water is so photogenic!
Em
I'm going with the crowd: the water drop photo is outta sight!
My thoughts are with you regarding all the changes that are happening in your life right now. I think there's something in the air: I know a lot of people who are going through huge transitions at the moment. Crisis and opportunity...
What are you doing with your fan on in middle of the winter??
Joel: Thanks, man. I gotta tell you... this girl, The One is simply impossible to fully understand what she wants and not... I guess that's what intrigues me about her...
Backpacker Momma: Thanks - water drop pic is headed for the Hall of Fame ;)
Emmeline: The highway was shot from an overlapping bridge.
Water can make wonderful images... it's a fascinating object to shoot.
Sparkling Red: Yeah, I can feel those changes about to happen. I mean, I was more "content" just the way things were than I realized. Sure, I was complaining and bitching about things, wanting change. But, then when it's forced on you - you realize you still don't know what you want out of that change!
Crisis and opportunity... well said!
Jill: Taking a picture of "MOTION"... ;)
That water drop is AWESOME! I work with a lady that is on the US Bandy team. She is trying to raise money to go to a big competition over seas. And they are hoping to be on the US Olympic team when it gets added.
I have never done this, don't know how it works.. but I love the pics
Is it me that gave you hotflash that you have your fan on!(even with for the picture, your weather is probebly the same as here, so it's cold with a lot of snow!)
Chocolates.. You'll make her feel conflicted about her feelings while she is on vacation. You're better off talking to her when she gets back. Buying the plane ticket mentally committed her to running away from her problems. You're both confused, unhappy, and unemployed. Does she want to think about the future right now? Your life and emotional health do not exactly scream "stability" right now. Let her enjoy her time away. If you don't she'll hate you for messing with her head. Besides you're about to run away too. She can tell. Would you stay for you? Honestly?
Just so you know I've read your whole blog. I mean this advice in the nicest way possible. I like you! You both have to be in a better place for things to work out well. The vacation will give her time to work on her own well-being. You should use the same time to figure yourself out. "I love you but I have no job, no income, a new car to pay for, a sick mom who will never get better, baggage like crazy, and I don't even know if I want to live in this country anymore... Want to be my boyfriend?" Right now you're good for a fling - but I'd never marry you. Be nice to both of you!
Just wanted to wish you luck & courage today, REH...and if she doesn't agree to meet you, please eat the chocolates :)
Good luck today... Hopefully Cupid will send you what you need.
happy valentines. i left you one at my place.
Newt: That's cool. I wasn't even sure the US had a bandy team. Terribly boring sport to watch, however - I can't see the damn ball half the time!
Single In The City: It's simple. Use the words from Think's site, interpetrate them and take pictures that represent the two words. Go over to her place for more in-depth info. It's fun to play!
Jill: Baby, you make me so hot I have to lock myself inside the freezer half of the day!
Anonymous: Well, to begin with... I am in no way suggesting that she stay here, and not go on her trip. I want her to go... well, more precisely - I believe she needs this thing to make herself happier, make her come back stronger and ready to take up her career and future again. She's a career driven woman, she's doing well and is very much liked by the people she's worked for.
Nor would it be a surprise for her that I'm in love with her. She knows this, but of late I have not been expressing this, because things haven't been the way they used to be between us. By letting her know I love her now, would simply be stating the obvious, as well as letting her know I am supportive of her decision, and that I'll be here for her still if she needs me when she returns.
Your question of whether or not I would stay for myself, as such becomes reduntant... I am not asking anyone to stay for me... I am asking if I have reason to stay for someone else.
I love you but I have no job, no income, a new car to pay for, a sick mom who will never get better, baggage like crazy, and I don't even know if I want to live in this country anymore...
This section requires further discussion. The part about no job, new car... well, first of all - she knows what I'm capable of, and nor she or I have any doubts that I will work things out - probably for the better both financially and stability wise.
Sick mom and baggage like crazy. Well, these are things that are part of me - like it or not. It comes with the package, and of course there is nothing I can do about it. If you're telling me these things are a problem... well, then I might just as well forget about ever finding true love right? No - that is not right at all. If someone loves me - these are things that would not pose a problem.
Don't wanna live in this country... yes - and she knows it. I have even discussed it with her before (long before I was in any danger of losing my current job). It would not be news to her. She wouldn't want me to go... I know that much.
So... I'm not flaming you, or disregarding your advice. Your advice is good, but I feel it is slightly off in places.
Besides... I would me more likely to take advice to heart if it were not anonymous. A simple nickname if you don't have a blogger account would make it feel so much more like a real person, as you may not have a blogger account or anything else.
Thanks for caring, though. There will be more updates on The One later today... some of which may clarify a little of what I said here.
Jo: Thank You. It will not be the Valentine's Day I had hoped for... but it's not all bad.
Anndi: Thanks... I could sure use some help from good old Cupid!
Tequila Mockingbird: Thanks. I'll be right over to check out what you got for me ;)
Happy Something day! I have been calling it V-Day! LOL!!
Toodles
Single In The City: Thank You. You have a wonderful Something Day too. Or V-Day... whatever you wanna call it ;)
Next year, right? Next year we'll be going all out romantic and stuff with that special someone!
AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!
There is a smurf that think I'm hot!!:P
Jill: I guess that makes me a smurf ;) Well, I DID say that I was blue today ;)
Way cool photos! There seems to have been a lot of water and cars this go-round :) Great pictures, I especially like the faucet. Looking forward to next week.
G-Man: Thanks, dude. Yeah, water and cars were pretty much the first thing I thought of for this week. Next week'll be interesting to see.
Yes, you are!
But what would you do if you will see more than a part of my shoulder?
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