my first art exhibition

decides2dream

chiquimonkey wrote:

thank you

i got some bad news just now though.....one of my aunts in spain just passed away :( i only met her twice so it's like i feel bad but i feel worse for my dad.

so yeah, my parents aren't coming to the reception tonite :(

:(
oh i am so sorry chica!
terrible news...and terrible timing on what should be such a happy event for you, for your whole family......

*hugs*


it will still be a beautiful evening for you though......:)

chiquimonkey

decides2dream wrote:

:(
oh i am so sorry chica!
terrible news...and terrible timing on what should be such a happy event for you, for your whole family......

*hugs*


it will still be a beautiful evening for you though......:)

i know, it was weird cuz i had left work a bit ago, just went in for a little bit to get some stuff shipped out, my dad had called my office to ask me if he could pick anything up for tonite, and then he got a call from a sister who gave him the news, and my sis just called to tell me. he just took off for a walk so i'm gonna go over to their house and spend a little time with them. my mom was upset by the timing.

i hope tonite goes smoothly anyway

norm

chiquimonkey wrote:

thank you

i got some bad news just now though.....one of my aunts in spain just passed away :( i only met her twice so it's like i feel bad but i feel worse for my dad.

so yeah, my parents aren't coming to the reception tonite :(

:(:(

sorry b....hugs to you and your family

PureandEasy

sorry about your aunt, B

hope things work out for you at the showing. I too think your stuff is cool and I'm pretty sure every there will agree

take care.

norm

hartamh wrote:

Congrats!! That's awesome for you...I tried to look on the sites you put up, but I couldn't get in..I would love to see some of your work

http://www.b-drawn.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5548981

chiquimonkey

thanks everybody, and thanks for posting my links cb

yeah i feel bad now, it's hard to be totally happy knowing my dad's sad :(

The Champ

Keep that chin up...and awesome work!!

chiquimonkey

The Champ wrote:

Keep that chin up...and awesome work!!

thanks! trying to keep positive

chiquimonkey

last night went well! despite the fact my parents weren't able to be there i had a good turn out, and it came in waves so it wasn't like there were a ton of people and then they all left lol lots of friends, my boss and her daughter, students from the lab came out too. it really touched me to see everybody there.

one of my friends is dating someone on the city council, he made an announcement about my exhibition at the council meeting! :eek: he also took a pic of me next to my centerpiece print so he could put in the city newsletter

overall it was a great experience, i was so anxious and worried too about the weather deterring folks - it was pouring all afternoon but thankfully the rain stopped like at 5:30 and held off the rest of the night! had a late dinner with friends afterwards.

OMG i feel SOOOOOOO relieved...whew! i'll share pics when i get them from my sis

norm

chiquimonkey wrote:

last night went well! despite the fact my parents weren't able to be there i had a good turn out, and it came in waves so it wasn't like there were a ton of people and then they all left lol lots of friends, my boss and her daughter, students from the lab came out too. it really touched me to see everybody there.

one of my friends is dating someone on the city council, he made an announcement about my exhibition at the council meeting! :eek: he also took a pic of me next to my centerpiece print so he could put in the city newsletter : )

overall it was a great experience, i was so anxious and worried too about the weather deterring folks - it was pouring all afternoon but thankfully the rain stopped like at 5:30 and held off the rest of the night! had a late dinner with friends afterwards.

OMG i feel SOOOOOOO relieved...whew! i'll share pics when i get them from my sis

all that worrying for nothin'....:p

congrats on the city council announcement.....very cool!

can't wait to see the pics

chiquimonkey

cutback wrote:

all that worrying for nothin'....:p

congrats on the city council announcement.....very cool!

can't wait to see the pics

i'm a worrywart, it's just how i roll haha

thanks, yeah i hope hte announcement and newsletter mention will help! quite a few people were interested in buying prints, so hopefully that makes my christmas shopping nice and healthy

Lizard

Congras, Chiqui.

Glad it went well for you.

Edit: Sorry about your Aunt :(

chiquimonkey

Lizard wrote:

Congras, Chiqui.

Glad it went well for you.

Edit: Sorry about your Aunt :(

thanks. yeah i feel bad for my dad, although my mom was apparently acting like a grade A beyotch when my sis went by before coming to the theater. my mom acted out when my sis had her reception too...she can't stand not being the center of attention and was just determined to make it all about her. for the past few days she was going on about how she was coming down with something and might not go (even though she felt fine to go shopping sunday lol).

while i'm a little disappointed they couldn't be there last night, i'm understanding about my dad, but my mom's a whole other story. i'm a little pissed off at her. it's like the one time i ask for support.....ah well, whatever, i'm just glad that the people who do care about me made it!

decides2dream

chiquimonkey wrote:

last night went well! despite the fact my parents weren't able to be there i had a good turn out, and it came in waves so it wasn't like there were a ton of people and then they all left lol lots of friends, my boss and her daughter, students from the lab came out too. it really touched me to see everybody there.

one of my friends is dating someone on the city council, he made an announcement about my exhibition at the council meeting! :eek: he also took a pic of me next to my centerpiece print so he could put in the city newsletter

overall it was a great experience, i was so anxious and worried too about the weather deterring folks - it was pouring all afternoon but thankfully the rain stopped like at 5:30 and held off the rest of the night! had a late dinner with friends afterwards.

OMG i feel SOOOOOOO relieved...whew! i'll share pics when i get them from my sis

AWESOME!!!
can't wait to see pics!
hope you get some sales...and some BUZZ!
glad it went sooo well!


and sorry about the folks. :(
dad for his sad news, and mom for apparently being unsupportive. parents can be very funky aat times, just like anyone else i guess.

chiquimonkey

decides2dream wrote:

AWESOME!!!
can't wait to see pics!
hope you get some sales...and some BUZZ!
glad it went sooo well!


and sorry about the folks. :(
dad for his sad news, and mom for apparently being unsupportive. parents can be very funky aat times, just like anyone else i guess.

thanks, i hope so too!

yeah my mom was definitely acting out, probably a blessing in disguise she wasn't there, i was in no mood to deal with anybody being pissy....besides me haha

muiren77

Congrats Ms. Chiqui!
Good To Hear Everything Went Well...

Sorry To Hear About Your Aunt...

chiquimonkey

muiren77 wrote:

Congrats Ms. Chiqui!
Good To Hear Everything Went Well...

Sorry To Hear About Your Aunt...

thank you on both counts

and check it out...i'm in the newsletter for the chamber of commerce

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ariabee/Byline_2008_11-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ariabee/Byline_2008_11-4_detail.jpg

i'm getting the pics together from the reception

norm

chiquimonkey wrote:

thank you on both counts

and check it out...i'm in the newsletter for the chamber of commerce

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ariabee/Byline_2008_11-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ariabee/Byline_2008_11-4_detail.jpg

i'm getting the pics together from the reception

that's so friggin' cool!! :D

chiquimonkey

cutback wrote:

that's so friggin' cool!! :D

thanks! i'm psyched, it's like sure it's a tiny mention, but it all has to start somewhere no?

decides2dream

chiquimonkey wrote:

thank you on both counts

and check it out...i'm in the newsletter for the chamber of commerce

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ariabee/Byline_2008_11-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ariabee/Byline_2008_11-4_detail.jpg

i'm getting the pics together from the reception

AWESOME!!!