home again home again

Coming back from a vacation is hard. Especially this one. I just spent about ten days being mostly alone, running errands for my great aunt, catching up on some Jeopardy with her, and having an all around amazing time. Waking up every morning in a different bed, a different setting, with a different routine was so refreshing.
But now I'm back, and I deeply apologize to you faithful readers for not giving you more updates!

At the moment, I'm returning emails like a mad woman. I feel like I have so much to do, as most people  probably feel when they get back from a long trip. And I also have some unfortunate news:
My great aunt (not the one I was staying with) passed away yesterday morning. She has been suffering for months and years now, trying to recover from brain bleeds and strokes. Her passing has honestly been a relief for the family, because we know that she is now in a better place, but everyone is still sad.

-hannah

phone calls, family, friends, and food.

After five days in the hospital, my grandad passed away. It happened last night around nine, and of course my mom and dad had to go right to the hospital. It was peaceful though, and he was with three of my uncles. It was the best way to go for him, surrounded by his family.
Around midnight my parents came home and I went to bed, just thinking about him and wishing I got to talk to him properly before he died. But today was way better. The phone has been ringing off the hook and friend and relatives have been popping in for visits.
And the food train has started. This morning I awoke, took a shower and headed downstairs to find this on the table:

Needless to say it was a satisfying breakfast.

Like I said, the mood this morning is much better. When something tragic happens in the family, I'm more of a "mourn and move-on" kind of person. Sure, it's sad, but I know he's in a better place. And I'm gonna try to be strong for my siblings too.

Art really has been a life-saver for me. My camera hasn't left my presence this whole morning. I'm snapping my sadness away ;)

I decided to do a makeup look that reminded me of my grandad. Check out the tutorial here :)

Have a nice Friday!
-hannah
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One thing I love about being on spring break is I can grab my camera whenever I want and go out and take some photos. I never realized how much I missed snapping away, and how much I need it. With my grandfather's condition unchanging in the hospital, photography is sort of my way of coping with stress.
Which photo is your favorite?

-hannah
p.s. Sorry for sudden change in blog design, I'm trying to find one that'll keep me happy until I can take the time to do one more... classy. And Destiny is having a giveaway sponsored by me over at her blog adorkable! Go check it out, and make sure to tell all you friends ;) Oh, and check out Mark's blog, it's totally "awesome" ;)

happiness

I'll be perfectly honest: I don't feel happy. I've been sitting around all morning just waiting for a call from my mom, who's been at the hospital with my grandpap since 12:30 last night. Things aren't looking good, and all we're hoping is that he won't suffer for much longer.
So no, I'm not happy. But I'm not sad either. Just..... quiet.
All morning I've been sitting and drawing and watching t.v. and texting my friends and just waiting. Drawing and art help calm me down.
So I've been looking through old art, and came across this photo:




And it reminded me that life ends for everyone eventually, but while you're here, why not live it to the fullest? Why not be happy?

-hannah