Down time
Just wanted to say "Hi, I'm still alive."
I'm just having a little down time.
I turn 40 this coming weekend and have been quietly reflecting and reading. I will be back sometime next week most likely.
I can't recommend The Book Of Lost Things enough!
It's always good to take some 'me' time. Just wanted to say how good the article in Cloth Paper Scissors is. I do something similar based on the mind mapping process and it always works.
Enjoy the time to yourself but I miss your blog. There's always something to inspire.
Posted by: lesley crawley | March 20, 2007 at 02:36 PM
some downtime is always a good thing. and i too loved you article... i was at a friends house and saw the magazine and had even showed her your blog in the past so it was fun to say.... 'Hey look, this is that gal....". happy birthday! 40 ins't so bad, once you get beyond the idea you are not 30...
Posted by: stephanie s | March 20, 2007 at 04:00 PM
Happy Birthday! I'm 40 next week (and not nearly as excited about it as I sound...). I think _being_ 40 will be just fine (because really, what are my choices?) but I think _turning_ 40 is going to kick my *ss.
Here's to making the most of it!
-Lynn
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | March 20, 2007 at 04:50 PM
Enjoy your downtime lady, and have a great birthday!
Posted by: Sarah | March 20, 2007 at 04:54 PM
Happy pre-birthday. :)
Posted by: Corvus | March 20, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Happy Birthday. That number is just a couple of years away for me.
Posted by: Felicia | March 20, 2007 at 07:30 PM
Happy 40th to you,
your great at what you do,
love your blog too,
happy 40th to YOU!
Posted by: Linda | March 20, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Happy 40th! I used my 40th birthday as an excuse to take a self-imposed sabbatical from teaching to concentrate on my art for a year. Highly recommend "me" time. :-)
Oh yes, saw your work in the latest Cloth, Paper, Scissors. Great work!
Posted by: Lindsay | March 20, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Happy 40th
Posted by: carolyn | March 20, 2007 at 08:42 PM
Enjoy your "down time" and Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Linda Harre | March 20, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Happy Birthday for the weekend!
Posted by: Helen Chisholm | March 21, 2007 at 08:57 AM
I hope to be as talented and admired for their creativity as you are when I make 40 (not long to go now...)
Happy rest & Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Lisa | March 21, 2007 at 09:47 AM
Happy birthday! I hope the rest does you good and forty treats you well. Love to those two kids of yours too! xx
Posted by: emmms | March 21, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Happy 40th Juju from a not-far-off-55er. Look forward to seeing you back on your inspirational site when you're ready. Enjoy your day.
Posted by: Julie | March 21, 2007 at 10:16 PM
i just want to wish you a very happy birthday! :D)
Posted by: jenny | March 21, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Juju - As I keep telling you gals 40 is the new 30! There is always an up side to everything, its just the way you look at it.
For me it meant feeling confident probably for the first time ever.
You dont have to compete with the trendies, skinnies or be brain of Britain as you have alittle more life experience. Now I'm 50 something it too has its ups - everyone seems to be so nice to you and your that much closer to free travel whoopeee!!!!!
On the down side there is hot flushes, braindrain, dry skin and that extra doughnut around my middle where my waist used to be. Other than that things are just peachy!
Enjoy the 40's you look fab and we love you!
Posted by: Dawn | March 21, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Hey happy birthday from Down Under Juju... we're glad you're still around :)
Posted by: Sarah | March 22, 2007 at 08:44 AM
juju,
life BEGINS at 40. it is the most wonderful time of all. i wish you a wonderful birthday and a lovely 'rest' looking forward to see what you are up to when you return.
happy happy birthday!
xo
susan
Posted by: susan | March 22, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Happy Birthday. I turned 40 in January and lost my dear mother the next day. Life goes on.
Posted by: Judy-Craftaroo | March 22, 2007 at 11:58 PM
You are entering a time of huge upheaval and change in all corners of your self and your life. I am so glad that you are honouring the beginning of your midlife in this meaningful way. Peace.
Posted by: Mae | March 24, 2007 at 02:22 PM
I had in mind a song this morning, noyhing to do with your birthday but maybe : "It's the most wonderful time of the year"...Maybe so, it's the most wonderful time for you to take a break, to think and let the things go a little...
I turned 50 last week, no so suffering...all is in the heart and...a little on the body...
Happy birthday, take some time just for you...
Esther
Posted by: Esther | March 25, 2007 at 02:34 PM
happy birthday what ever your age.
I am reading The Book of Lost Things on your recomendation - and loving it, thank you for that.
Posted by: Joy | March 26, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: jude | March 26, 2007 at 03:18 PM
Wishing you a great birthday, I am fast approaching the magic 40, and reflection is what it seems to be all about. Wishing you all the best.
Suzie Sews
Posted by: Suzie Sews | March 27, 2007 at 10:20 PM
Happy Birthday Juju
Posted by: helle | March 28, 2007 at 07:59 AM