Today Is My Birthday!
January 31, 2009 by Janice
Okay, I was Naughty Friday and delayed posting until today. I promised myself that I would begin posting from the new site, ready or not, on my birthday. And here we are. If you are here, chances are you followed the link at Paintingaday, my “starter blog”. If you somehow came from somewhere else, wow, the internet is a wonderful place.
So here we are, still a work in progress, but I couldn’t keep it under wraps a minute longer. I could have waited, delayed a goal, waited until everything was perfect…but, nah… it is my birthday and this is my gift. A new home. I hope you’ll help me celebrate .
I told Harry it is like driving a brand new gorgeous car, butterflies in my tummy and all. And it is. But in a good way. If we never leave our comfort zones, if we never decide that school’s out, if we never take what we’ve learned and make it our own, well, then, what are we about?
So time to stretch, time to grow, time to have some more fun. I hope you’ll come along.
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How stunning, Janice! Your Men with Pens did great!! (I love their name, incidentally) This is going to be so gorgeous, with your rich, beautiful images here. Congratulations–well done!!
sue
Yippee!
Happy birthday, Janice, and what a wonderful present you gave to yourself. Congratulations!
Regards,
Kelly
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Happy Birthday Janice! I love the new site – thanks for letting us take a peek even when some of the dust sheets are still on. Colour and feel are just gorgeous. Can’t wait to see what you get up to here
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Oh….HOW excited I am…how long I have been waiting behind the scenes for this day and its finally here! And more incredible then I could have even imagined.
Well, I don’t don’t really know who to complement, it’s so beautiful, but since I’m sure its your art this time, I think you get most of the credit for the pretty look, although I know from experience that those Pen Men had a lot to do with it too!
So congratulations to all of you!
Happy birthday and I am already subscribed and looking forward to a great time!!
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It’s so good to see some of my favorite people in the world here. I do mean the world, Isn’t this fun?
@Sue- Thanks. That’s James Chartrand and Harrison McLeod. My wonderful Men With Pens. More on them later.
@Kelly-Thank you, thank you v’ry much.
@Joanna-Audaciously with dust covers and all…LOL. Not the usual “white cube” at all. More water’s edge.
@Wendi- I was so glad to have you behind the scenes. LOL. They definitely had a LOT to do with this. If I were a rock star, James and Harry would be my stylists.
Happy Birthday, Janice! The site looks great and we’re glad you’re so pleased with it. Some things are worth the wait.
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Happy Birthday Janice! It may be your birthday but we’re getting the presents!
This new site is completely filling for your huge talent. The Pen Men have struck again, I am continually awed by their never ending depth of creativity. This site is beautiful just like the artist who lives here. 
Looking forward to hanging out here!
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Hey Jan! It’s gorgeous!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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Happy Birthday! The new site is so beautiful! As always, the Pen Men did a fantastic job.
I love the new design! That smoky blue/gray is just the right color to set off your paintings.
Enjoy your beautiful new digs! Those MwP put some nice looking sites together.
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WOWZA!
I’m in shock :O
No mo’ blogger?
This is very snazzy Janice!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG TIME!!
Yikessssssssssssss :O
Thank you everyone. It is so exciting. You have made my day so special. Really. Thank you.
@Harry- Absolutely worth the wait. Thanks for being there Harry.
@Karen- Aughh, I’ll give you an hour to stop that…okay two.
@Amy- had to punk duck the blog
@Allison-my “nude with sushi”… wouldn’t be a party without you. I think they did too.
@Sonia-Gourmet slow blogging and fine art…not a bad day, not bad at all
@PB-Doing a happy birthday dance! Not to worry.
Happy Birthday, Janice! And Congratulations to the wonderful look of your blog – MenwithPens and you did a great job.
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yaYYYYY.
Your new site looks great, and I can leave “Normal comments”. (Never could figure out Blogspot!)
And I like the way your paintings are highlighted.
(OKay….I”m off to ski…just waiting for Friar’s Mom to put her boots on).
Ulla_ so glad to see you! Thank you so much. It’s going to be fun.
Have fun on your vacation. Keep bear warm.
Dear Friar- that comment leaves me with both happiness and trepidation