tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post4935714356796741906..comments2023-12-23T07:29:02.620-06:00Comments on Diary of a Self-Portrait: me and my friend, Chester.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-18295310291609083472008-02-23T14:19:00.000-06:002008-02-23T14:19:00.000-06:00Your cup runneth over! You gave this to yourself. ...Your cup runneth over! You gave this to yourself. It's very inspiring to me. You really made me stop and ask what would I attempt if I knew I could not fail? Thank you. PS you're beautiful, you don't have to feel vulnerable in front of the lens at any time of day, posed or impromptu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-69016392073519590322008-02-22T09:04:00.000-06:002008-02-22T09:04:00.000-06:00Look how beautiful and WHOLE you are! Your paintin...Look how beautiful and WHOLE you are! <BR/>Your paintings are absolutely amazing - just gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>Every time I come to your page there is such a strong positive vibe that radiates from my PC screen. <BR/>I KNOW you will make it - All of your hearts desires will be fulfilled - it's just a fact.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!Joy Elizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07069035948878557530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-4418970503004788532008-02-20T14:49:00.000-06:002008-02-20T14:49:00.000-06:00I agree with Maddie, you do look radiant and happy...I agree with Maddie, you do look radiant and happy, a beautiful picture of you doing what you love. The painting is going marvellously too, I was glad to get a sneak peek :).<BR/><BR/>And oh, you inspire me every time I come, I get so excited about your life changing in the direction it is going, abundance and meaningfulness. So happy for you! xcaroline : my pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538472415957110705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-67937353686106252092008-02-19T18:51:00.000-06:002008-02-19T18:51:00.000-06:00It is so lovely to see you - YOU - and to see you ...It is so lovely to see you - YOU - and to see you at your work. Wonderful! As to your final paragraph, all I can think is this is the result of your being brave. You stepped out, and now you are getting what was waiting there for you. It gives me goosebumps! Yay!GreenishLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344455769443353585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-7481652213732142742008-02-19T09:19:00.000-06:002008-02-19T09:19:00.000-06:00Jessie ~ you are just glowingso much in your posts...Jessie ~ you are just glowing<BR/>so much in your posts and in <BR/>that photo which emits such<BR/>peace and happiness...<BR/><BR/>your question ...well<BR/>i know what i would<BR/>do or try again in my life ...but<BR/>....well ....you have brought<BR/>much up here within me...<BR/><BR/>hmmmmmmmm....<BR/><BR/>I love the fact that you were<BR/>painting at night ~ it is a whole<BR/>pondering for me when you are<BR/>so emersed in the love of someting<BR/>or someone ~ that time <BR/>no longer exists ~<BR/>or a different idea of time<BR/>replaces clock time which <BR/>is just a beautiful <I>magic</I><BR/><BR/>love you sweetie:)<BR/><BR/>it makes me happy to see you<BR/>so happy:)madelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602912449241639436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-68068004312293466632008-02-18T21:50:00.000-06:002008-02-18T21:50:00.000-06:00Jessie, you AND your painting are so beautiful! I...Jessie, you AND your painting are so beautiful! I am so awed by your ability to capture the dog's personality! I think you have found your special place in the art world.<BR/><BR/>And congrats on the good word on your thesis!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858081254533496596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-79653978590617983402008-02-18T17:56:00.000-06:002008-02-18T17:56:00.000-06:00Jessie you are so beautiful! And you are on your t...Jessie you are so beautiful! And you are on your true heart's path! What more could one ask for---NOTHING! I'm feeling YOUR feeling abundance and loving it. It inspires me to feel it first-hand as well...it is there if I will let it in. Much love, OOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-78297210986695884682008-02-18T17:35:00.000-06:002008-02-18T17:35:00.000-06:00Keep doing what you are doing, cause you are doing...Keep doing what you are doing, cause you are doing great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-23856981187175757882008-02-18T12:37:00.000-06:002008-02-18T12:37:00.000-06:00Beautiful Jessie. You are truly glowing and your ...Beautiful Jessie. You are truly glowing and your art and spirit are amazing. Thank you thank you for sharing this moment with us.Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825584109550611401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-60718210390384483592008-02-18T12:23:00.000-06:002008-02-18T12:23:00.000-06:00You stinker! Why didn't you say any of this last n...You stinker! Why didn't you say any of this last night? As soon as I got off the phone, I thought "I wonder if she's gotten thesis feedback yet" but I needed to put A down....ANYway...<BR/><BR/>I am BEYOND thrilled for you! Oh, Jessie...this is just SOOO wonderful. I actually feel a little weepy about it. It's so wonderful to see good things happen to someone SO wonderful.<BR/><BR/>:-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-7517820179711385772008-02-18T11:24:00.000-06:002008-02-18T11:24:00.000-06:00oh jessie, my heart is so full reading this...your...oh jessie, my heart is so full reading this...your artwork is so beautiful and you already know how i feel about your writing; i am so glad that the universe is validating what i already know to be true...<BR/><BR/>you are so thoughtful and introspective and compassionate and all of those traits come through in your creativity -- that is not an easy thing to convey and speaks to your talent.<BR/><BR/>big hugs...<BR/>rubyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-71457286063591516642008-02-18T10:33:00.000-06:002008-02-18T10:33:00.000-06:00Sooo wonderful to see your face!XO,melbaSooo wonderful to see your face!<BR/>XO,<BR/>melbaMelanie Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124900253892141834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-10351236253410994822008-02-18T07:29:00.000-06:002008-02-18T07:29:00.000-06:00girl, you are juicy and gorgeous, unedited and all...girl, you are juicy and gorgeous, unedited and all. who else but vinnie could show us this about you. <BR/><BR/>it is sooo wonderful to hear about all of the things that are coming into place for you. i get excited sitting in front of my computer here in New Jersey, and I imagine that I can give you a big hug. <BR/><BR/>the best part is that you you you made it happen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-58035650000287773592008-02-18T06:46:00.000-06:002008-02-18T06:46:00.000-06:00jessie, you are having a show?! that is just great...jessie, you are having a show?! that is just great.<BR/><BR/>this shot of you and chester will keep me smiling all day. first off, the painting is fantastic. you've captured the spirit and detail of this dog completely. and then, you've captured the spirit and detail of yourself completely!!<BR/><BR/>time to be an artist in life, jessie. honest to god. i am invoking my authority as a professional counselor to tell you your time has come. <BR/><BR/>and your unlikely friend in new england, born from a blog, is just delighted about it all.<BR/><BR/>:)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-11265378955310102142008-02-18T06:38:00.000-06:002008-02-18T06:38:00.000-06:00This is such an honest and encouraging post! I'm h...This is such an honest and encouraging post! I'm happy for you--this is what living is all about, I'm pretty sure. And your happiness did certainly show in the photo.<BR/>Great painting too.<BR/>Thanks for sharing, even if it was late!nonizambonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381779175217605700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-37275755032968678322008-02-18T05:03:00.000-06:002008-02-18T05:03:00.000-06:00Painting at midnight, validation of your writing t...Painting at midnight, validation of your writing talent, Vinny being an awesomely supportive dude, your attitude of gratitude - 'your TRUE colors are shining through' Jessie! You look so content, beautiful, confident, and H A P P Y!The Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290191765817150140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-55355785852207496822008-02-18T00:23:00.000-06:002008-02-18T00:23:00.000-06:00Thank you, dear Tanaya, for your very sweet words....Thank you, dear Tanaya, for your very sweet words. And, yes, I am having a show in two short weeks. It is keeping me very focused, to say the least! :)Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-13191970407544360302008-02-18T00:13:00.000-06:002008-02-18T00:13:00.000-06:00I love this. Not only because I get to see beauti...I love this. Not only because I get to see beautiful you, but I love seeing you, next to this painting for a sense of perspective. Oh my, it is gorgeous and SO big!!!<BR/><BR/>I hope that you are aiming for a show some where. To see your artwork hanging all together, in one room, in a studio or shoppe or coffeehouse, wow, wow, wow.<BR/><BR/>You're glowing, and I'm glowing here, for you. Yay you.Tanayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534866982938936384noreply@blogger.com