{Today's prompt was self- portrait}I used art and a photo today
My inspiration for this piece came from a movie I saw a few years ago called, Educating Rita.
Rita was a woman who longed for a better life. She wanted to go to school and get an education, but her husband wanted her to stay home and have babies and take care of him. { there is nothing wrong with that if that is what you want}
But she wanted to get an education before she did those things. He didn't agree with her and made her life very hard about her decision, and ultimately she leaves.
But during one poignant scene in the movie they are at a pub and everyone is singing the same old song they have sang every Friday night for years. With the same drunk people.
She looks at her Mom and has an epiphany. She says, "There has to be a new song we can sing." And her Mom knows what she means and agrees very sadly.
The next day she told her professor about the experience. And she sums up her whole life by that phrase.
"There has to be a new song I can sing"
I want to sing a new song....
How about you?
xoxo Nita
Misty's site is: http://mistymawn.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please check out her beautiful work and the other amazing participants.
i don't like my picture taken, but that may change this year. i need to grow.. Not hide.
today's song, Wall in Your Heart by Shelby Lynne
1st video, pick a clip
this is a great project for you...and you do need to have your picture taken more often...
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear you are going to be singing a new song...and that you've finally shown us just how beautiful you are.
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs
Sandi
I think the little bird is brilliant! And I like how you have the definitions of the words on the dress... :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment.
Take care.
x
www.craftingannie.blogspot.com
I love the pictures! Especially yours!! You ought to take More of them!!
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie and loved it! But I love Michael Caine anyway!
Love you sweetie!hughugs
Hi Red Tin Heart,
ReplyDeleteI have been looking in on your blog from time to time and have found your outlook on life and love interesting.
I lost my son to a car accident nine years ago. You speak to my heart.
Sincerely, Lady Euphoria
Nita, you are such an interesting lady, and quite the artist. Yes, I need a new song also and to make some changes when the time comes.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture and drawings. Thanks so much for the comments on my blog! Go ahead and grow grow grow! By the end of this year when you look back you will be amazed at how far you have come!
ReplyDeletenita....i love.love.love what you are doing with these....it inspires me to be more creative and put some thoughts down in this format....keep them coming!
ReplyDeletelove,
kimberly
Yay a beautiful picture of you. Baby sing that new song at the top of your lungs!
ReplyDeleteI love your piece, Nita. It brings me joy to think you are finding some hope in your life!
ReplyDeleteoxox
My heart has been saying the same thing lately. I'm ready to sing a new song too! Thank you for your inspiring words and ideas and creativity. I love your picture, and how she is alive with new growth and reaching out to life.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about having my picture taken, but like you, maybe this will be a year of growing.
I love this post, I think from time to time we all need a new song to sing....and I love the picture's, now listen here Missy...you are absolutely stunning, when I saw your eyes, do you know what I saw? Love, nothing but pure love in them, all I could do was look at your picture and how pretty you are, and you take fabulous pictures, I don't like my picture taken cause all I see is how fat I am!!
ReplyDeleteI love you
Annette
p.s.
ReplyDeleteIn the picture before yours...one eye looks like it's shaped like a heart, did you know that? I love it!!
Annette
Fantastic Nita and congratulations in keeping on track with Misty! I didn't get anything posted today and will hopefully get caught up tomorrow after work...I love the vines coming from her hands and the small bird in the nest, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Nita, I have been keeping up with your blog for such a long time. I am glad you are ready for a new song. Please take care and don't be camera shy any more. Susan
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see your photo! Have some fun taking photo's of yourself. We want to see more.
ReplyDeletexo suze
i stumbled upon your blog and i feel blessed that i did.
ReplyDeletei am so very sorry you lost your husband. you are in my prayers.
Nita, I always think you look pretty when you are photographed! Don't hide.
ReplyDeleteAmy
BRAVO!you are beautiful, self portrait AND photo! ENCORE!
ReplyDeletemy computer was loading the pictures slowly... so i was seeing the smaller snaps first... and then hurrah... what a wonderful outcome!
ReplyDeleteso nice
keli
i love your self portrait...and i especially love the theme you chose...singing a new song....
ReplyDeletesing a song of your heart...it is a lovely melody :)
Hi Nita,
ReplyDeleteI love your site! And your self-portraits! I agree with Amy, you're beautiful-don't hide.
I also like your theme: Sing a new song.
Your hair is sooooooo darling!! and just suits your beautiful skin and eyes!!!!! I've been thinking of you, Pet........Wishes and love for a great 2009.
ReplyDeletexo Rella
I LOVE your self-portrait... really cute photo of you too! Hoping that 2009 treats you kindly - sending love - Deb
ReplyDeleteYou are exquisite, but more important is that your soul is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw "Educating Rita" many years ago. I have seen it several times. When he burned her books was the hardest for me. I miss Patrick every day of my life but I am trying to sing a new tune. Sometimes my voice cracks, but I pick up the note and keep on trying. You can lay down and die too, or find that note. No one can begin to know what you are going through.
I am sending you a warm hug.
Mona