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1st June 2010
A Rose by Any Other Name by 1blond

A Rose by Any Other Name

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Today, is a couch day.
What we commonly call in the (migraine) business, a "holiday" hangover, or a "let down" headache...which will happen after a period of extra activity, or stress.
Some migraine sufferers get them on their weekends. I know I did.
But, more commonly, I get them after Christmas and birthdays, and yes, vacation/holidays.
The last 24 hours have been particularly difficult, as I have not had even one moment of relief from the pain.
I had a pretty constant migraine when Kelsey was home, as well...since the weather was so rainy and overcast, as it is today, but it wasn't nearly as intense and I was able to keep the worst of it at bay.
I think my body has finally said ENOUGH.
SO I will listen to it, and go back to the couch.
With my pillow, and full week of video taped General Hospital ( ONION, Louise! ) episodes.
Not an auspicious way to start the lovely month of June, but it's OK to take a break now and again...and I hope I will soon feel rejuvenated, so that I can face the rest of the month with a smile and a happy head.

This was taken a couple of weeks ago, but I saved it for a day such as today.
And I wanted the first day of this new calendar month to be one of beauty.
My friend DeeDee gave me a bouquet of gorgeous red and pink and fuschia flowers, when she came to my Survivor finale party....so I took pics of it the next day. I loved the glorious profusion of colour in the bouquet, but this single rose, with its veriegated petals seemed the loveliest.
Comments
this is just GOOORRGGEOUSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope just looking at this picture gives you a little more energy...because it does for me...sorry you are feeling tha tway...but you are right...it is good to have a lazy, layed-back day every once in a while....sometimes we just need it :)
posted June 1st, 2010  
Beautiful!
posted June 1st, 2010  
I really like this one! [:I love the way it draws you in. [:
posted June 1st, 2010  
Gorgeous! Love the focus and colour :)
posted June 1st, 2010  
cool effect
posted June 1st, 2010  
I know how terrible migraines can be: Chris suffered from them for many years and had to leave teaching because of them. This is a beautiful photo and so I'm glad that you are pulling it out for us to enjoy today. Sending you a get well hug!
posted June 2nd, 2010  
Nice picture and editing. I like the black and white around the flower.
posted June 2nd, 2010  
Love the blur around the edges. I really like your idea to start the new month with beauty. That is a great goal for all of us.
posted June 2nd, 2010  
Gorgeous shot,very calming... hope you are feeling better soon!
posted June 2nd, 2010  
love the processing on this, it really makes the flower pop
posted June 2nd, 2010  
So pretty, great processing. Hope you are feeling better. Thanks for the comment on my picture, I had forgot that it was from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory when I posted it. :)
posted June 2nd, 2010  
I hope that your migraine has gone away. Your rose is beautiful!
posted June 2nd, 2010  
stop and smell the roses.
posted June 2nd, 2010  
Beautiful rose ,do hope you are feeling better.
posted June 2nd, 2010  
Barb! this is a beautiful capture of a Rose! I am so sorry you are in so much pain. =/ i do hope that you feel better really soon =)
posted June 2nd, 2010  
Barb :( I'm so sorry you don't feel well, but this is a gorgeous photo! I do hope you get to feeling better soon! XOXOXO
posted June 2nd, 2010  
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