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an_hyatt ([personal profile] angela_n_hunt) wrote2007-05-21 09:08 pm

Houston, We Have Lift Off

News. Yes, actual news.

As of today, due to the generosity and just gobsmacking amazingness of all of you, I have raised enough money to send the art to the Florence Biennale in December.

I made it. I actually made it. *We* made it.

I never would have, if not for every one of you. I've spent moments today weeping happily, because while *I* may not be going to Florence, the art, my creative children, are going to hang in the same building that houses Michaelangelo's work.

Dude.

It's enough. It's more than enough. Now while I will still be posting my donate button from time to time till December, the critical part, the most important goal for me, has been reached.

And all because of all of you. There are just no words. But some acknowledgements are in order:

Vanessa Yarmechuk for being first. Thank you for being beautiful and brilliant.
Marcia Wheelon for being brave. You don't know it, but you are.
James Owen for truly being the nicest guy on the planet. Your words of encouragement have kept me going.
Russell Borogove for being who you are. If not for you, I wouldn't be the artist I am today.
Shiv for being brilliant. You still owe me a novel for the press. :)
Natara for knowing the Light. I don't know what I would do without you to talk to about this woo woo crap.
Eain Bankins for being Eain. I just love you to bits.
Jonathan Reilly for being truly the Life of Reilly. You're a hoot.
Dave for spreading the word. I love your gentle soul.
Miss Lisa Chandler for knowing what it is and saying, "Bondage!" Lady, you are the best.
James Teal for reminding me what family is, even when life is tough. I love you, bro.
Miss Jacket for help unlooked for. You rock.
My husband, Matthew, for believing. I don't know how I got so lucky.
My sister, Barrie, for never doubting. I don't know what I would do without you.
My daughter, my Mouse, for being my my sunshine. I hope to make you proud of me.

And last, but never least, Heidi Kobara: my Muse, my Queen of Love and Beauty, for the Beginning. Without you, none of this would ever have been possible. I love you more than words can ever express.

This isn't even remotely everyone. But each one of you at one time or another said or did something for me when my spirits flagged and I doubted.

Thank you.

Thank you.

[identity profile] coppervale.livejournal.com 2007-05-22 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
Back atcha, babe.

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:46 pm (UTC)(link)
:) I owe you a whole bar worth of drinks by now, don't I? :)

W00t

[identity profile] lifeofreilly.livejournal.com 2007-05-22 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
congratulations!!! That's fantastic news!!




Re: W00t

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Isn't it???

I feel like I'm dreaming wide awake.

[identity profile] op-lattethunder.livejournal.com 2007-05-22 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Huzzah! Congrats!

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! You're going to be naked on a wall in Florence! How about that??? LOL

[identity profile] op-lattethunder.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Holy crap! Totally awesome.

[identity profile] op-lattethunder.livejournal.com 2007-05-24 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
It's like some weird form of voyuerism... Not sure how to process it. Whenever you want me to get naked and dance around your house again, lemme know!

Hopefully we can send you along with your work, lovely.

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-26 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Heh! I told the DH this and his response was, "Um, now?" LOL

Just let me get the office cleaned up again and you are on, babe! :)

[identity profile] twistedcat.livejournal.com 2007-05-22 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
awesome. yay!

see you thursday!

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
You're on!

[identity profile] kawika.livejournal.com 2007-05-22 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
verreh nice. And here I was waiting 'til after tomorrow's meeting to figure out how much I could pitch in. Congratulations!

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, you can still pitch in, cause I wanna go to Florence too! :) And thank you again for getting the word out like you did. It means a lot.

[identity profile] shiv5468.livejournal.com 2007-05-22 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
WEll then, on to the next bit of getting you to go with it.

And yes, I do owe you a book and a book shall be produced. Fandom is nearly wrapped up.

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Sweet! I can't wait!

I hope you get the new job too. :)

[identity profile] ms-jacket.livejournal.com 2007-05-22 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Kickass woman! Pete and I are delighted for you. :-D

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!!! I was just so touched when I saw your donation when I know you guys are in remodel hell.

Love you

(Anonymous) 2007-05-22 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
You are making me all weepy at work. I love you baby. I can't wait to see photos of Florence! - H

Re: Love you

[identity profile] angela-n-hunt.livejournal.com 2007-05-23 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
If I have my way, I'm taking you and the family with me.

And this time I meant to make you cry. :)

I love you, sweet.