And just as mysteriously as it arrived. . .

[mellymell]

So, I'm shifting from a thinking mode to an action mode again. But I feel like there's unfinished business and that's a little frustrating. Lestat's words, "a vision without revelation" echo in my mind. But I can't force myself back into contemplation mode and even if I could, I'm not sure revelation would come. I feel like I'm grasping at

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[aranel13]

But... doesn't it have to be for an UNbirthday?

I envy you. I want to sew badly, and at the same time, I don't want to sew at all. I've got this big huge mental block about it. Argh!

[mellymell]

I knew someone would say it and I thought about it, definitely. But I think I need an occasion to justify putting such effort into an event like this. So, I'm thinking, while it'll be my birthday party, it could be an unbirthday party for everyone else. I can give away teapots and teacups as unbirthday presents/favors so that I don't have them to get rid of after. :) Just seems like a really childish way to celebrate my 30th and I've got a little less than two years to plan.

Right now, I just have a physical block: the huge mess I have to clean up in the office before I can work. But I can certainly relate to your frustration. It's where I've been for quite a while. It'll pass I'm sure. Something will strike you and the obsession will be reborn. ;)

[baka_san]

i don't think that you can force any of the mental cycles. your brain may need to chew on the vision to work out the revelation. everything in its time.

just like you can't make the tomatoes happen right now. :)

[mellymell]

It's definitely bittersweet. I'm embracing the drive to move forward because, honestly, I was feeling guilty for trying to be a philosopher, like I was wasting time on it. But at the same time, I kind of enjoyed it and wish I could have gotten a little more out of it or at least that it would have lasted a little longer. I know myself, though and these phases always feel unfinished when they're over. I guess if I had any closure with them, I'd perhaps not feel the need to revisit them later. But there's always something more to figure out, that I can count on.

Now, making tomatoes happen right now. . . that's up there with teleportation and time travel. ;)

[oropher_777]

Figuring out one's personal mood-cycles is important to determining when (and how!) to get certain things accomplished. Sadly, mine is very much connected to my divorce status and hormonal swings ... it would be nice to be as organized as you! You always seem to have so much going on, yet finish so much, and do it so well. Shall we start calling you "Martha Stewart"?

A Mad Tea Party would be SO awesome. You can borrow some of my teapots! I've got one I call the "vomiting pig."

[mellymell]

Heh, I'm so not really organized, though and if you saw how many projects go unfinished *sigh*. I try, definitely, but so much never gets done or takes years to complete. So, you can hold off the Martha Stewart nickname for now.

Heh, vomiting pig teapot? This I have to see!

[oropher_777]

Sadly it is packed up and stored in my mother-in-law's attic ... I really need to retrieve those boxes before our relationship goes completely toxic, or I'll never see my Mr Potato Head collection again!!!

[branflake]

So, I know this is early, but what are you thinking? Giving everyone a character or just giving everyone freedom to be whatever tickles their fancy? Oh, the ideas I have! I was thinking u should send out, "save the date" cards this october, outlining the details. :D look at me, this is your event, not mine :*

[mellymell]

Well, I was thinking I could be Alice, Chris could be the Mad Hatter (if he's willing) and Jonah could be the March Hare, just to be sure we have those represented. Everyone else could take whatever characters they wanted. Or not dress up at all. I'm not going to make anyone do anything. I wouldn't be pissed if we had duplicates nor I'm not going to be picky about book vs. movie.

And that's a great idea on the "save the date", since people can get costume parts cheap around or right after Halloween. C'mon, of course I don't mind helpful input like that. :P

We could play croquet. :)

[branflake]

I will gladly help with the save the date cards and anything else you need. I love this idea!!! I can't wait to see the new Alice in Wonderland Tim Burton style next year! Should be coming out right around your birthday!

[mellymell]

Me too! I've only seen Alice's costume so far, but it looks awesome! Not sure it's been officially announced yet, but it certainly looks like Colleen Atwood is doing them (Sleep Hollow, Sweeney Todd, Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, etc.). I can't wait to see Alan Rickman as the caterpillar!