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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Hey @outlander, @CheerBear, if you are still around, I am now too. 
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Pretty good at the moment, as is often the case at this time of day, @CheerBear. Very still night out there in the courtyard, no wind, just the first inkling of light in the sky.
How are you this morning?
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Good to hear you are once again feeling calmer this morning, @CheerBear. 
Yesterday was pretty good. An indoors day, another hot day, with some aircon to keep me as dry as possible. I remained in a fairly feral state most of the day, though I did throw on a little sun dress instead of staying in my nightie all day. Spent most of it working on the computer on various projects, which is what I planned doing yesterday morning. Satisfying to be moving through what needs to be done with my current projects.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Here is the very special to me one I worked on yesterday
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Your craft piece is so beautiful, @CheerBear, and moving. No words, too much feeling.
With the video projects, some are actual videos, some are related projects. I am managing them very well, and enjoying the process of them all. It feels great to be so occupied actually (but without the stress I experienced with the failed commission a little while back).
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Yes, that was very fast image moderation. I appreciate it too, moderator.
I am imagining you making that lovely creation yesterday, @CheerBear, and imagining some of the feelings that might have been arising for you. Seems good that you are able to own those feelings while they are happening, and find some meaningful ways to express them.
The way I crashed a few months ago with that video-gone-wrong was awful, but the experience seems to have helped clarify a few things about how I want to work creatively into the future. Somehow this has built my confidence, I think. I have a bunch of projects I'm planning for next year that will evolve my creativity in some different directions, as well as continuing what I have been doing over the past four to five years.
How's today looking for you?
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