I haven't been feeling very strong as of late. It's really easy, for me, to feel quite weak the past month or so. Since I injured my hand, I've had to ask for help with just about everything. Dirty has to wash my hair, help me put on my robe, get dressed, pretty much everything. Because of all of this, I haven't felt very strong at all.
As I was getting caught up on all my blogs, I saw all these "strength" pictures. Lindsay was hosting a Friday photo challenge. The first assignment was to take a picture of strength. I wanted to join in the fun, but I couldn't see anything that could be viewed as strong. I thought about taking a picture of my club hand, but that's not strong. I could take a picture of myself, but like I said, I haven't been acting very strong. Take a picture of Dirty? Yeah, but then he would've wanted to know what I was doing and going through the whole explanation would've been met with a blank stare. Then I woke up this morning and saw my new laptop..........
That means strength to me! It means I can work on my essays for school, ALONE! I can go into my room, be alone and work on my online class. This laptop, that I picked out all by myself and paid for with the money I'm earning for school, IS my strength. I may not feel very strong right now, but having this laptop means I can still do a few things of my own AND by myself.This may not have been what Lindsay had in mind when she thought about this, but I don't think she'll mind ;o)
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Oooh. Nice laptop!
Might I add that you very often give STRENGTH and comfort to others via blogging and your laptop. :)
Yes! I love my laptop, too!
I second what Alana said. You do give such strength and positivity to others through that laptop!
I think that is exactly what she was talking about and I think you are stronger than you think!
I agree with "alone again, naturally" , I think this is a perfect interpretation of the assignment!
Heck yeah independence is strength! Happy writing and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your hand.
Whoo hoo for new laptops :)
Yes I have to get in on this, nice laptop! Your strength is in reaching out!
Gerardine
Oh now that is strong girl! You are strong for us all too you know. You always comment and support and you are strongger than you know my friend. xoxoxoxox
Independance is such an important part of strength. I think you've captured the idea of strength just as Lindsay intended - it can come from within or without.
Happy laptopping!
I love this. I definitely think of you as a very strong person. I love the symbolism of your laptop. My computer actually symbolizes something for me, as well, as it is only mine, I have PRIVACY on it, and I bought it on my own. And it is my connection to such amazing people as you.
That is the point of the whole challenge - strength as YOU see it. I have loved looking at all the photos in the Friday photo challenge. I can see the strength in the photos through all of your eyes.
Everyone sees things in different ways!! You go girl!!!
Yes, blogging + laptop = strength for us from you!
I think this is great! The idea was to take a picture of somehting YOU think embodies the theme. If this is what strength is to you, than it's not only a valid way to look at it, it's perfect! There's no right or wrong answer here.
Often we forget that there so many "tools" that allow us a lot of freedom. They give us the strength to do what we need to.
I love the feeling of purchasing something on your own. My computer represents strength to me too because all my great friends..including you ;)
I love this post. And I love that you're so strong and independent.
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Okay, I just got caught up on all your posts - oh dear!
first of all BIG HUGS!!!! Holy Moly lady have you ever been put through the ringer lately! I'm so sorry. I'm also amazed at your attitude. You are strong!
Wishing I could do something for you. Lots o big hugs :)
You are a VERY strong person!! Sometimes being independent is strength... and sometimes knowing when you need help is strength. :)
Healing vibes!
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