hello friends!
yesterday was my last day at work and i struggled when it came time to say good-bye and walk out the door. i will miss all of those boys! i have photos to share but forgot to download them before jordan took the camera to work today.
and i want to share more book reviews but am not feeling up to writing them today. so instead i'll leave you with some links.
i'd like these outfits from the danish edith & ella.
or one of these pendants by jacksonswift.
or this teeny painting by allison sommers. i am in love with this painting!
and i want to thank paula for another thinking award. i am always touched to be recognized by my favorite bloggers.
congrats on your last day of work even though i know it must have been bittersweet for you. when do you move? love the links today. that red top is so cute. looking forward to more book reviews. xo
Posted by: shari | June 28, 2007 at 05:07 PM
Thanks for the links. I'd love to be able to wear my hair like the Edith & Ella model.
Posted by: Megan | June 28, 2007 at 06:59 PM
So many waves of goodbye and fresh beginnings around blogland, it must have been hard for you (you've built such great friendships and will be missed). Sending you best wishes for the road ahead, a new adventure to come. Thank you for the wonderful links today.x
Posted by: cruststation | June 28, 2007 at 09:40 PM
I believe it to be very hard to leave exactly this place where you had more than a "normal" mainstream-life for a while. And what is even more: to have worked with children.
What are you looking for now?
My very best wishes for the next weeks!!
Posted by: Uschi | June 28, 2007 at 11:53 PM
oh i can imagine it was really hard saying goodbye...Big hugs and love the inspirational pics xxx
Posted by: julie | June 29, 2007 at 07:41 AM
You'll cherish these days and have such a wealth of happiness to look back on....
Posted by: Stephanie | June 29, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Good luck with a new turn in your life.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | June 29, 2007 at 12:58 PM
good luck with your move! i have enjoyed reading about your adventures in ecuador and look forward to your future adventures in denver!
Posted by: Marsha | June 29, 2007 at 01:32 PM
Your poor heart! I would have felt an immense sense of loss. Wah. They will remember you forever! What memories.... Allison's work was hilarious! I want the chubby legged girl.... That is so funny. Wouldn't it look cute in my powder room??? xxo
Posted by: Vanessa V | June 29, 2007 at 06:54 PM
when one door closes another opens .as we are ready for that to happen..we leave a little of ourselves with each project in life.. but we learn so much as well thanks for the book reviews too some i have read pleased other people love them as much happy day margie
Posted by: margie | June 30, 2007 at 08:37 PM
it must have been hard to say goodbye {it is for me, every time}, but know that there are a lot of people who admire what you have done in ecuador, viva risa!
lovely links and i have been enjoying the book reviews too.
Posted by: Veronica TM | June 30, 2007 at 08:47 PM
What an happy and sad time it must be. It's hard to leave, but exciting to start something new.
Posted by: Rachael | July 01, 2007 at 12:09 PM
I know this must be hard on you.Leaving and building a new again some place else,but I know for sure that where ever you will go and what ever you will do you will make people feel good about themselves through your amazing happy nature!!That is what those boys will always take with them,and that must be a comfort to you!!
hugs Dees
Posted by: Dees | July 01, 2007 at 12:27 PM
I hope that the move to Denver goes well! My friend moved there (well lives in Boulder but works in Denver) about a year ago from Atlanta and is now very happy there in a great natural environment and liberal to boot! I hope the last day wasn't too hard!!
Posted by: Di | July 01, 2007 at 03:28 PM
I hope that the move to Denver goes well! My friend moved there (well lives in Boulder but works in Denver) about a year ago from Atlanta and is now very happy there in a great natural environment and liberal to boot! I hope the last day wasn't too hard!!
Posted by: Di | July 01, 2007 at 03:30 PM
hi dear r,
it is so bittersweet when you love your work to leave it... i am sure the boys will have wonderful memories of you and keep the lessons you've given them forever. and now the new door is opening with all of its possibility! (all cliched sentiments, yes, but still very true :) )
beautiful links today. edith + ella is adorable.
xo
Posted by: amisha | July 02, 2007 at 05:03 AM
oh Risa! big hugs ... I know how it feels when you have to leave a place that has given you so much. but it is life and yours has been enriched by this experience, now it is time to face new challenges and exciting things.
beijos!
Posted by: simple me | July 04, 2007 at 04:06 PM
moving on can be hard especially if you are happy and content!!
All the best with what tommorow holds!
Posted by: Anastasia | July 05, 2007 at 04:54 AM