Ok, so this morning I am sitting here in the frigid temps of WNY. I awoke to a balmy 42 degrees. Yes you read that right! BRRRRRRRR It's now about 64 and they are calling for temps in the 80's today. Thank God! Temps in the 40's is not good for a pool party!!!
So as I sit and drink my coffee I'm reading alerts, both new entry as well as comments. Then one has me confused. It's on my Artsy Essay entry. Hmmm, why ever is Judith commenting twice. I rub my eyes and think she is just making the rounds again for judging purposes. I read a bit closer and realize she is announcing the winner. Me? No way! It can't be! I'm not a writer, I do this for fun. Then I went to double check the entry at her blog. OMG!!! Tears start to roll. My sister can't imagine what is going on. It is me. Holy crap! So many great entries I didn't think I had a chance in hell, yet I did win. Thank you all!!
Judith had her Artsy Essay when she was on AOL. I entered a few times, never expecting to win, but always hoping. Having her little graphic on your sidebar was a statement. I thank her for having me open up a bit more. I still skirt so much on a personal level, but she has gotten me to at least touch on subjects deep in my soul, my heart. If you haven't tried, you should. It's fun, exciting, and opens up so many more journals. If I can do it, so can you :)
So here I sit, in shock. I still can't believe it is true. Maybe I can write... maybe?? sometimes??? ...
Thank you all!!
Hugs
~d
55 comments:
Yippee!! Way to go! You totally deserve it!!
CONGRATS!!!! Doing my lil happy dance fer ya! WOO HOO!
Huggies,
Sugar
Good for you!!! congrats!! love vicky :)
Congrats Donna! LMAO ... I was sitting here reading Judith's entry announcing the winner and your alert came through!
You wrote a lovely tribute to what life and living is about. Pat yourself on the back.
Congrats!
Love,lisa
Very well done Donna ,you see we have told you your entrys are good NOW will you believe us lol ..love Jan xx
Well, I've told ya plenty of times you should write a book because your an awesome writer. And see I was right. Congrats, am so happy for you. (((((((hugs))))))))))
Love,
Cindy
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Donna, you write so eloquently and touched on something that so many can relate to. You deserve all the accolades!!!! Keep writing!
judi:)
http://judithheartsong.blogspot.com/2007/09/august-artsy-essay-winner.html
See, I'm stopping to put my congratulations here also! You deserve them. The essay was -very- well done (obviously! <LOL>), and it definitely deserved to win. And, YES you can write ;p
Congratulations for winning the contest. It's gonna be in the low 90's here all this week. Helen
Congrats Donna ...you sure did deserve to win ....I love reading anything you write ....I feel like I am right there with you when you tell about your family times ....next Donna will be writing books ...then movies and I can say I knew Donna when she first started writing on her blog!
Hugs
Congratulations on the award...well deserved!
Hugs,
Cindy
Oh hunny, *hugs* This was great news ot look at this morning!!! U deserve it ;) I agree with every1 :) U wrote beautifully in that essay. congrats hun! U did a beautiful job u truly did. it came from ur heart
and soul and thats why u won. Im so happy and proud of u dear ;) I will try to enter the next one for sure. I love to write. I used to write short stories and novels all the time when i was younger and songs too. I havent though in yrs, lol. Hope ur having a great Sunday well i know u are now, hee. I cant get over either 42 degreees, nice, lol. i wish it was cool here. Not that cool but 60s would be aweosme. Im sorry i forgot where u live again dear. Take care and ttys! *love, Leslie
WTG DONNA YOU DESERVE IT .YOUR JOURNAL IS ONE OF THE BEST.
CONGRATS GIRLFRIEND---you so deserve it!!!!!!!!
-Ellie
Congratulations, Donna, well done and well deserved {{}}
This is wonderful! Congratulations D :)
Hugs, Maria
The best one won I see!! Congratulations Donna..you deserve, especially after te crap you've been going through over the previous months. We all love ya..well done! Love you!
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Congratulations Sweetie!!!
Hugs, Marina
Congrats!!!! I am so happy for you..... Tawnya
Congratulations!! Wish you many more.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Yes, D, You CAN write very well!!!
Joann
Congrats.
Congrats to you !!!!!!! What an honor :)
Dear Donna: A virtual bouquet of roses to you on being the winner this month. Your entry was so honest and touching--I was so very, very happy when you were chosen as the winner. You certainly deserve it! So happy for you. Keep up the great writing. Always a pleasure to read your journal entries--and your love for your sister, especially, comes through so beautifully. Since I will soon be the last of my family, just pray that if I am ever seriously ill, I will have such a thoughtful friend to visit and cheer me up. Cheers, LaVern
Aww congratulations, D!
Thanks for emailing to let me know of your great news, I know I've been completely terrible about being around lately. But you totally deserve this, you're a fantastic writer.
Morgan
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Congrats!!!
Deb
Congrats to you D, you Dserve it! Gaz xxxxx
((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))Congrats,you deserve it.You are a good writer.I will take a look at the links.I used to love to writehave a good evening.
That's wonderful! I'll have to go over and read it!
Traci
Never doubted for a moment - Your words always flow with ease and your spirit tells all - Congratulations ~ It is well deserved! Enjoy!
Katie
CONGRATS!!! Now go and have fun!
xxx
Russ
I'd have to agree that 42 degrees is no good for a pool party, maybe a jacuzzi party would be better. LOL You can have some of the So Cal weather that is 100 degrees plus, you just have to send some rain in return. Have a good Labor Day.
Phil
Congratulations on your much deserved win, Donna. Your journal is always a wonderful place to drop in for company. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Sincerely, Rose~*
I've just poppd on-line last thing before going to bed and then I read this wonderful news. Congratulations my friend. You deserved it. I lived those moments you wrote about through your eyes as I read your entry. It was brilliant! Especially the smells as you waited for the milkshake to take to your dear sister whose eyes just light up each time....you are a magician of the written word. Well done!
Hugs
Jeanie xxxx
Donna, congrats. You deserve it, Bill
Stopping by to say hi and congrats for the award.
Have a good holiday weekend.
Sonya
http://journals.aol.com/bookncoffee/MySouthernHome/
you deserve it too. ((((((Hugs)))))))
Love,
Cindy
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Donna
This is wonderful news! I congratulate you on your win! It just proves what the rest of us knew all along. You write pretty darn good! Big smiles for you down here in Georgia!
Sam
Congratulations...what wonderful news...
Yep, it has been chilly here too ...over the weekend. Hope today it's warm enough for our pool party...many hugs and love,
Joyce
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congrats to you Donna....It was a great write....I enjoyed it very much so...and I am still squeezing - EVERYDAY.
Michele
Congratulations, D! It was a wonderful piece of work. A new career, ya think? Love ya, Chris
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You deserved it...you really did.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
xoxo,
Bridgett
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congradulations you desever it
Donna In TEXAS
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy WTG D
See I told you you should write a book............. but you didn't listen .....lol
Maybe one day hey
Congratulations & Hugs Jayne
Dear lady from the moment I read that entry I knew it was special. I knew it would touch hearts. A good portion of your writing does, when will you believe it? Congratulations on a job well done and a much deserved honor.
Congrats, but we all know YOU didn't really write it! ;) Linda
Oh my dear, I thought you wrote an outstanding entry. The very thought of it brings tears to my eyes, because I so remember those precious months when my sister was fighting cancer. Precious to all who knew her trying to get in as much time with her as possible. Gerry
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WOW D!!! I am so sorry I missed this, and only so very happy that I reverse clicked to read of this wonderful news! I can't say that I'm surprised - your essay was very moving and you deserve such a recognition! Congrats!
(and thank you... ;o) )
Love,
Chelle
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