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Sunday, January 16, 2011

joy and melancholy

I've been unusually quiet this week. Not because I've been busy, but because I've been emotionally conflicted. I feel dreadful celebrating my new job when others are suffering. I'm having a hard time prattling on about fabric and wool when I see the home I used to live in engulfed in 4 feet of water. I haven't found a voice that reconciles my joy and my melancholy. I hope to find it soon.

For now, pictures.





Snapshots from Calico and Ivy, Balmain
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9 comments:

  1. JaneJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Hi Amy I completely *get* where you're at. I've really limped through this week. It's a bit like compassion overload with your brain unable to absorb the enormity of what's happened. And then a weird feeling, almost a bit like survivor guilt. Except I wasn't there. Very strange.

    What gorgeous photos, though - you must treasure working in such a lovely place. Here's to a better week. J x

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  2. NessaKnitsJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I think we are all just feeling so sorry for the other Australians affected by this and a bit shell shocked that it was able to happen so quickly and with such destruction, probably the same as we all felt about the Victorian bushfires. I'm glad you have a new job that is exciting you, in times of bad we need good things to uplift us all.

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  3. yardage girlJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I feel a bit the same - everything seems quite trivial in the scheme of what's happening in other parts of Australia. A good reality check, indeed. Nic x

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  4. CherieJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I understand the guilt. I moved away from the south, then watched as so many of my friends and family lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina. I have no magical words, but just wanted to send some {{{cyberhugs}}}.

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  5. willywagtailJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I think you are not alone. Material things seem so trite when faced with loss of life. At least your pictures are cheerful. Cherrie

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  6. justmejayJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    It's been an emotional week all round - glad your first week at Calico & Ivy was lovely, but I understand what you mean...

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  7. HelenJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Nodding along here Amy. I have photo's of our QLD trip to share but it just doesn't seem right posting them. I hope the colour in your new job cheers you up.

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  8. CateJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Thanks so much for all the fabriky coloured goodness - it's a great cheereruperer (good new word for the week).
    Here's to bright colours and happy thoughts for the new week
    xxxCate

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  9. cateJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    oh no! so sorry to hear about what's going on there, amy... the flood part, not the loving your job part of course. sending hugs.

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You are a rockstar! Thanks so much for your comments!