Sunday, April 5, 2009

it's a long one so you'll probably want to go to the bathroom first before you look at this post

hi!
i hope everyone is well.
i was the one that was spazzing a mere few days ago.
but i am no longer a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown
(for now anyway)
because the opening is behind me now.
and it was fun.
so fun.
and i can't thank everyone enough for their amazing support and outpouring of love shown to me.
so here's some of the night to share with you.....

first and foremost, i must tell you that my friend sara took the majority of these pictures.
she took mr. camera right off my hands and i now have these ultra-fabulous pictures and without her, i probably would not have even remembered to take one single shot.
so thank you sara. you rock for so many reasons and i love you.

















i want to tell you that a part of all the proceeds go directly to habitat for humanity. julia's coffee house is connected to a giant re-store that is owned and operated by habitat for humanity volunteers. the coffee is fair trade coffee and it houses a great bookstore as well as terrific coffee. the atmosphere is casual and relaxed which made it a perfect place to have an art show.

i want to thank my dear friend gillian for her invaluable support and for being such a true and strong rudder when i was in need of direction. and your apple green purse is to die for. i love you.

i thank all my family and friends whom i love so much, for all their encouragement and support.

i thank julia's coffee house for allowing me to become a small part of their wonderful community.

and i thank mr. ntm for being my biggest cheerleader and for believing in me. without you, this never would have even been a possiblity for me.
i love you.

so.
there it is.
i can now say i'm glad i took the risk.
who knows.
i may even be stupid enough to try it again.
maybe.

13 comments:

Char said...

congrats!!! I'm so happy for you and hope you made lots of fabulous sales.

Linda Sue said...

Oh Dawn I have been holding my breath- so glad if was so much fun and every one appreciates you down yonder!
Well done, you!
( that crowd you sculpted looks so REAL!)
Congratulations, PLUS you are extremely gorgeous!

PSUMommy said...

Congratulations! It looks fabulous...lots of smiling and hugging. And you look wonderful!

Heidi said...

Yay, yay, yay!! I am sooo glad it went well!! And to see all the faces at your opening!! I'm all gushy and mushy and thrilled for you! Yaaaayyyy!!!

Cait said...

hahaha..I love the title of the post. How incredible. I'm so happy for everyone who got to be there to share the show with you. It must have been a wonderful night.

Congrats! & many more shows in the future.

Sue said...

Hi Dawn...Congratulations on your show!! I know you must have been very very excited...My daughter is a photographer also and just had the opening of a show this weekend where just one of her photo's is on display but it's at a gallery in New York City....then for the whole month of April she has a one women show at a coffee house in her town of Princeton by the University....Very wonderful post!!

Sandra Lundy said...

oh...it looks like such a great evening! i'm so happy for you :)

3yearshousewife said...

Wonderful pictures, enjoyful time, great sucess. Congratulations!!!

Vedrana M. said...

wonderful! you should be proud :)
xoxo
p.s. oh, yes, opennings can be really fun

Live More Now said...

WOO HOO!!! Those pics are fabulous. What a wonderful evening - everyone looks as if they are having a completely peaceful, relaxing and joyful time. Nice one. Wish I could have stopped in and contributed to such a great cause and supported your opening night! You DEFINITELY should do it again.

Happy Monday!!

Cait said...

It was good to hear from you. Thank you so much for the comments. I do appreciate them so much.

I hope you are having a good Monday. Bitter cold wind here. Oh, April is just roaring, lately.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! You so deserve it!

Pure Joy Photography said...

Just catching up on the blogs I read... This is wonderful! Congratulations!!