Friday, 22 March 2013

It's time....

....to dust off my blog and get down to business!

I feel like I have been out of the loop for ages due to my eye problems.  I have only been able to visit Facebook mostly due to the fact that posts there are relatively short and sweet (sometimes not sweet). So it wasn't as big a strain on my eyes as trying to keep up with blog posts or even write my own posts for that matter. Too much computer time had my eyes feeling very dry and like sandpaper, then they would run with uncontrollable tears.  The good news is that I have my new glasses now and, yes, I can see clearly again....FINALLY!!! I LOVE them!!  Only after wearing my new glasses did I actually realise just how bad my poor, old eyes had been, even with wearing my old lenses.  Luckily, my eyes hadn't seized up like they did once before.  This time around, it was purely a case of badly deteriorated vision in close up, as well as, distance vision. This stands to reason considering my last eye check-up was six years ago....long overdue.

Thanks for all the comments, emails, and well wishes in my absence.

I have much to share but I'll spread it out over a few posts.

For now,
some plant inspiration from my yard and potted garden.





It feels good to be back!

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  1. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures23 March 2013 at 06:09

    Glad to hear all is better and you are seeing clearly now. I wear contacts, and glasses, and reading glasses (much needed now that my husband bought me an iPhone). Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tammy

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    1. Serena Lewis24 March 2013 at 14:55

      Thanks, Tammy. Yep, I rely on my new glasses so much...especially for working with mobile/cell phones. Congratulations on your new iPhone. xx

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  2. kate i23 March 2013 at 07:22

    Beautiful plant shots Serena...I love succulents!

    Like so many body parts, we really take our eye health for granted until we don't have it anymore. I've also been having eye issues...mostly very dry eyes and then I lost my glasses in a taxi when I arrived in San Pancho and no, they never turned up, so I had to get new ones. It's had me wondering just "what I don't want to see" in my life!

    I'm so glad you now have "new eyes" and can see clearly again!

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    1. Serena Lewis24 March 2013 at 15:09

      Thanks, Kate! :) I'm still dealing with the dry eyes because I had strained them for so long...have to put in Refresh drops. I hope your eyes ease up soon....I was told it's because we focus too much on something and we kinda force our eyes not to blink without realising it. xx

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  3. Everydaythings23 March 2013 at 12:49

    glad your eye thing has been sorted, and that youre back...have missed your presence here in Blogland!

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    1. Serena Lewis24 March 2013 at 15:30

      Thanks, Krissie! I've missed Blogland big-time! xx

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  4. Julie23 March 2013 at 14:00

    Hi Serena! No wonder you were having such troubles!!! Glad your new glasses are doing the trick! An artist cannot have troubles with their vision!!! Goodness no! Love your succulent shots, of course! hehehe. Hope all the rest of your family are well.
    xoxo- Julie

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    1. Serena Lewis24 March 2013 at 15:31

      Thanks, Julie! I thought you'd like those succulent shots. xx

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  5. Rita25 March 2013 at 07:39

    We've both been away from blogging. I am so very glad that the new glasses did the trick! Awesome!! And seeing green plants is a delight from my white world over here. Love and hugs!! :)

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    1. Serena Lewis25 March 2013 at 08:51

      Yes, we have, Rita. I hope things are going much better health-wise for you and for Karma. I hope to start visiting blogs again over the coming days so I'll be able to catch up then. Enjoy a wonderful week, my friend. xx

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  6. Tracy25 March 2013 at 23:26

    GREAT to have you back, Serena... and so glad you're eyes are doing better! 6 years is a long time between eye check-ups. Hope your new glasses will help more and more. LOVE the photos--they are deliciously beautiful and have a magical feel! :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

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    1. Serena Lewis31 March 2013 at 07:26

      Thanks, Tracy! Yes, it is a long time...my own fault. :)

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  7. Janet27 March 2013 at 03:51

    I'm happy to see you back and also happy to hear your eyes are doing better. Yikes...six years since your last eye exam!! That's much too long. You have to take good care of yourself.

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    1. Serena Lewis31 March 2013 at 07:27

      Thanks, Janet. I've learned a tough lesson. :)

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  8. Shashi Nayagam29 March 2013 at 21:06

    Good to have you back again. I am glad that your eyes are sorted now. Look forward to seeing your artwork

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  9. Jane30 March 2013 at 00:25

    Nice to see you back in the swing of things! Those pictures are lovely!!! Happy weekend :)

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  10. BumbleVee31 March 2013 at 16:37

    Good to see you back Serena....lovely photos....

    Happy Easter weekend.... thanks for coming to visit...

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