Hello, hello, hello.. I’m not sure if I should be feeling excited or miserable. I’ve got mixed feelings… I guess you’re wondering why?? Well, by the time you read this.. I just reached my 50th Plateau!
uggghhhh.. mind you I’m always happy and very thankful to see another birthday, but good-gosh do they have to come so quickly ??? Yikes 🙁 where did the time go… But Ok… enough of the pity-party – Yes- I’m happy- It’s my birthday and guess what?? Some lucky reader will get a gift too! (I wish I could give each of you a gift) but unfortunately, only one lucky reader this time.
Now let me tell you about my birthday gift. Last year I went to the Gullah Festival in Charleston, SC. I came upon an artist name Patricia, I saw her work and adored it. Her use of vibrant colors and bold strokes caught my eye. When I actually took the time to speak with Patricia, she was one of the most pleasant ladies I’d met. Patricia and her daughter, Faridah established Sabree’sArt Gallery, and they are truly a pair of warm and friendly people. Honestly speaking, that was partly the reason I decided to buy her art. Here are some of the pieces I loved by her:
I had to come home with one… and this is the painting I chose.. (although it didn’t technically come home with me that day..Thankfully, she had a payment plan and I jumped on it..) 🙂 
This painting is called “Version of Self” and I’m the proud owner of the original painting :-). This was my 50th Birthday gift from me to me. 🙂 . One splurge per decade I think is allowable (right??)
“Test the Waters” – How many times have we sat on the shoreline watching our lives drift pass us much like pebbles floating precariously across the sand? In the piece entitled, “Test the Waters,” a beautiful graceful young woman is contemplating taking a chance on following her dreams, but in the back of her mind she has fears of failure. Coming to the waters is her favorite spot due to its serenity. However, as long as she stays planted on the shoreline, she may never know how far her dreams will take her. To take a chance on living one’s dreams is a beautiful thing, yet most of us go through life day after day living our nightmares, instead of living our dreams. At the end of one’s life, the biggest risk is the one we don’t take.
And I chose this one because, I’m so glad I decided to “Test the Waters” of blogging. I decided to not just be a blog reader and wondering if anyone will read mine or follow me, but instead I took the plunge and created VivaLaVintage. It was one of the best decisions I made, and through my blog I’ve met so many wonderful people. So, I’m sharing a piece of me to you through this piece of art. So hopefully, whoever wins it, will think of me. Click over to my Facebook page to enter the contest – and Good Luck!!
Time for me to go have cake!! Yayyyy I get another Carvel Ice Cream Cake (I LOOOOOVE THOSE!!)
If you enjoyed her art, by all means, view the entire gallery here.. and let her know Jamala sent you 🙂
SMOOCHES!!!!
Happy Birthday. Sounds like you had a good one. My 55th was on October 1st. I did not realize we both had birthdays the same week.
Well Happy Birthday to you too, Sonya!! Me either, you’re a lovely Libra too.. I hope you enjoyed celebrating your day.
It was great our younger son the Marine came home on leave. He got here on my birthday. It was almost a year since we have seen him because he was deployed.
Sonya what a wonderful wonderful wonderful surprise you got on your birthday!! I know how happy that made you and what a blessing it was to see him. Please thank him for his service to our country. I’m happy to hear you had a fantastic birthday
Thank you. It really has been great to see him and have him home. I will tell him.
I’m not on Twitter but I look forward to every one of your blog posts! Happy Birthday to a beautiful person and my friend! ~Ginene
Ginene, you are truly a sweetheart of a lady and I’m truly fortunate to call you my friend. This is exactly what I meant when I said I met some wonderful people through this blog.
Happy Birthday to my friend (KIm) you are the best, I love the picture….
Thanks a bunch Sylvia! Glad you love the pic.. and thank you in so many more ways.. Love ya-Girl
Are you kidding me!?! No way you and Amina are turning the big 5 0! (let me collect my thoughts and put my heart back into my chest….) Time truly flies. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweetie! May you continue your great and gracious journey. You are truly blessed and loved! Luv ya! I will visit her gallery, love the “life” in her art.
IKR Linda.. It’s still hard for me to believe it.. it’s like I fell asleep at 35 and woke up and now I’m 50. What the?? HUh?? lol..but thank you for your words, I truly appreciate them. I’m glad you enjoyed the art, she really does fantastic work.. Love ya too..
Happy Birthday! I love the paintings too..soo happy and full of personality. Must have been hard to pick a favorite!
Thanks Cynthia! Yes it was so hard, I had to walk away ponder my decision and come back a couple times but I’m truly happy with my choices. Glad you like them..
50and FABULOUS FOREVER!!!! Be excited!!! Oh yeah, by the way. the black art is incredible!!! Love Hugs and Kisses!!!
Thanks Linda!! You say that with such excitement!! Not to mention you make it looks so easy – because God knows you’re truly a glamour diva yourself. Time has definitely stood still with you! You were always and inspiration on being fab at ANY age – love, hugs and smooches back.