Taming a Rose

Ah, my little blog here has been pretty bare, hasn't it? This fresh start has been slow going for a number of reasons, but for the most part I feel that those hiccups are behind us. I'm glad to have a working computer again (ilvu Apple Store at The Gateway!) and the creative energy that I've been pining for. All too often I get into those artistic slumps where it feels like nothing artsy will come of these hands, and therefore, I cannot begin to try, let alone accomplish any creative works. It's not fun, to say the least.

But... I'm back, and I'm happy, and I have stuff to share! Just a little something for today, but I have more ideas floating about in my noggin too. I hope to share those on another day soon.

What I wanted to share with you today is the card that I made for this past week's 52-Card Pickup Inspiration, which you can read about here. The inspiration is based upon the 21st chapter of the book "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint Exupery. When I first read about this inspiration I was happy to find that there was a link provided to the story posted elsewhere online because -- I am slightly embarassed to admit -- I had never read this story before. I have heard of it from many friends of mine over the years, but I had never taken the time to look it up and read it myself. I wish had done so sooner! Once I hopped over to that online book I simply devoured it. I couldn't stop myself. I literally sat and read the entire thing in one sitting one evening and it was such a delight. The 21st chapter was very poignant though, as it spoke of taming a fox and a rose. The line that stuck out to me the most was as reads below:

"But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose..."

I was overwhelmed with a feeling of motherly pride as that line resonated with me. I am not sure exactly why this line made me think of parenting specifically, but that is how this portion spoke to me, inspired me... for I am responsible for the two little boys in my life as I learn to 'tame' them into adulthood. I cannot imagine a day where I will not feel responsible for the two lives my hubster and I have brought into this world. Every day I find they are learning new things and it truly amazes me. I couldn't help but think of how my parents were responsible for "taming" my siblings and I as well. I am nowhere near a perfect being, but I think that given the circumstances, my mother did a wonderful job raising us, all six (yes, six kids!). I was, metaphorically speaking, quite the thorny and unruly rose growing up. Haha! It must have been so difficult to 'tame' me properly. I am over here chuckling to myself now! I think I turned out just fine though. Your opinion on that is another matter. Ha!

And moving ahead... I must say that I adore my mom, love her to bits. Thus my rose card for her. It is, to me, a "thank you" to her, for taming me well. This will be a fun surprise for her in the mail, I think. Do you agree? :")

So there you have it! My first submission for Susan's 52-Card Pickup. Please do check out the blog and maybe consider trying out this coming week's new inspiration with me, k? I'll see you here tomorrow, I hope!

<3Tina


PS - I love you, Mom!