art and photography by sabra awlad issa

I don’t know if he messed with the time-space continuum, but something out of this world happened: I got an apartment. Say what? An Apartment! After seven years I finally got one and I’m SO thrilled!

Yes, it’s rental. They painted the walls lime green. It’s way over budget. On the eleventh floor (help…) and located in what they refer to as a ‘project neighbourhood’.

But…it also has three bedrooms (That’s. Right. Bitches.). A great view. (HELP!) And it’s close to the elementary school I signed my son up for. And it’s MINE, ALL MINE!

Stay tuned for crazy rants about moving and pictures ofcourse!

…I’m here. Kind of. I feel bad for not taking better care of my blog lately but I’ve been feeling rather down. Or stressed out. I can’t tell the difference sometimes.

My son has been ill for weeks now, sometimes he feels better for a few days, then something else strikes. Flu, infections, fever, the whole package. I feel awful because he feels awful and at the same time life goes on. I feel inadequate, as a mum and as the owner of my business. I cannot for the life my figure out a way to combine the two in situations like these, without going nuts.

This week I was so frustrated with myself, I figured why not just write it down. If anything, it won’t make it worse. I wrapped up some deadlines and hired some people to do the rest, so I can breathe. Maybe I’ll try some painting this weekend but I’m not sure. All my artistic confidence a few weeks ago resulted in a number of unfinished works that I do not dare touch now because I simply lack the peace of mind.

I honestly apologize to everyone who emailed/called me and got no reply. I’m trying to catch up on my private emails, but I hope it’s understandable that work and house hunting are my main priorities right now.

Take care,
Sabra