In the shadows HNT
Posted on | April 15, 2009 | 25 Comments
I’ve been hiding in the shadows recently. Some of it’s been here, online – my postings have temporarily dwindled to my weekly HNT and favourite roundups, with very little writing. But it’s been in person as well. I’ve slept a lot, done a lot of reading, done not a lot of wanking, and generally spent time at home, the cats and me.
So why am I hiding? I haven’t really thought to put a reason to it. The usual life issues continue, along with the usual life pleasures – I just have needed more time to myself (I am naturally an introvert, needing alone-time to recharge) than is generally the case.
Next month, May, will be a decade since my mother died. So it might be that. I have a strong cycle, along with a seriously resurrected period, for the first time in five years (and where did my horny go?) – it might be that. My brother Icarus‘ health continues to deteriorate, and I don’t know if he’ll make it to his 30th birthday (next January). It could be that. I’ve had my chronic migraine for coming up on 5 years – and I’ve so very tired of it. Perhaps that?
None of those things. All of those things.
So I hide in the shadows and work on gaining back some energy. And in the meantime I look after myself, and enjoy my new red nightie (as you can see in the photos), and try not to withdraw completely. I’m still here. I’m just … not as here as I’d like to be.
Give it time.
My thanks to Demeter for taking such wonderfully artistic photos.
Don’t forget to have a look at my favourite HNT’s from last week, featuring Another Suburban Mom and Jake!
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25 Responses to “In the shadows HNT”

















April 15th, 2009 @ 10:33 pm
You look beautiful even in the shadows. Warm squishy huggles for you hunni, I understand the shadow time I’ve been there for the past week. Just remember in the darkness you find light. Look forward to giving you a real huggle on Saturday xxx
April 15th, 2009 @ 10:37 pm
I love when you share and I certainly understand periods of introverted feelings.
My best to you and to your brother.
HHNT!
April 16th, 2009 @ 1:57 am
Beautiful photos! You and you brother are in my thoughts and prayers.
xoxo
HHNT
April 16th, 2009 @ 2:42 am
First, you and your brother are in my prayers.
Second, that first photo is absolutely breath taking. Truly gorgeous. HHNT!
April 16th, 2009 @ 4:32 am
((you and yours))
I love this color red, it’s so beautiful.
peace…
April 16th, 2009 @ 4:49 am
I tend to love my min bouts of introspectiveness.
I always grow and emerge happy from it.
xxoo
HHNT
April 16th, 2009 @ 5:41 am
I seem to be a little short on words lately too…. We are here when you return.
April 16th, 2009 @ 5:55 am
Oh my – LOVE the red nightie on you. Absolutely stunning. *hugs*
Enjoy your introvert-time and don’t feel pressured to be/do anything other than what makes you comfortable.
April 16th, 2009 @ 10:03 am
I rather liked these.
We’re thinking about you, and wishing you well.
April 16th, 2009 @ 10:08 am
I love the shadow effect in these pictures and you look great!
Happy HNT!
April 16th, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
These are just gorgeous! I love the shadowy feel!
April 16th, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
I hope that this hidden do you well. I know it is surely pretty on the eye the way you have capture it!
Happy HNT!
April 16th, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
Probably one of my favorites of yours. *really* pretty……
April 16th, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
I have to say that your pictures are beautiful in the way you captured you in the shadows with the stunning red.
Enjoy your time & life!
*hugs*
Laurie
April 16th, 2009 @ 7:51 pm
WOw.
thos epics are awesomeeeeeeeee
the top first pic is just excellent!!
very nice.
April 16th, 2009 @ 10:06 pm
This has to be my all-time favorite, the shadows and the red – just gorgeous doll, gorgeous.
((((hugs)))) Wish you weren’t so far away!
April 16th, 2009 @ 11:00 pm
Red is one of my favourite colours. Beautiful photos this week. Sometimes a break is great
April 17th, 2009 @ 12:04 am
this year marks the decade since my father’s death. *hugs* I too need alone time to recharge. I can be such the introvert. The HNT pics are beautiful.
April 17th, 2009 @ 3:42 am
Beautiful photos! I hope that you get what you need from the re-charging! XO
April 17th, 2009 @ 3:53 am
Very nice pictures, I especially like the one hiding behind the 2nd “click”. Hope you get your groove back soon.. And thanks for visiting earlier!
April 17th, 2009 @ 7:10 am
It’s been thirty years since my mum died, so I am definitely feeling for you.
Hugs to you.
April 18th, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
i’m sorry to hear you’re going through so much right now, dee. :/ my thoughts are with you and your wonderfully curvaceous, gorgeous self. *hugs*
April 19th, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
Oooh, I love you in red!
April 19th, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
Beautifully written love. Thinking of you much more than you might imagine.
April 22nd, 2009 @ 11:54 pm
vanimp – Your squishy huggles are wonderful!
Beautiful Dreamer – Breathtaking? I like that.
hntfor3 – I never used to wear red, can you believe that?
marcello – Emerging happy is definitely the plan
hazazel – It’s always nice to find a new sexy nightie. Now I can mix it up a bit!
Maeve – The hidden me is indeed well. Thank you!
Vixen – That’s a huge compliment, coming from you. Thank you!
SouthernSage – awesomeeeeeeee? Yay!
Musns – Oh honey – thank you! That’s a massive compliment.
Sienna – Sometimes a break is necessary, I agree.
Mina – Thinking of you about your dad. Mine died 14 years ago, so I sympathise.
Evie – You’re most welcome! And I’m glad you liked the second click – it’s more subtle than the others.
Theresa – *hugs back* It gets easier, except for when it doesn’t.
danimo – Your compliments made me smile, so thank you!
Kiwiana – Ah, but you often think of me
And I like that!
Hubman, Dana, Laurie – I was really pleased with how the shadowing worked out in these.
13messages, Ms. Lily, BBG, vanillaedge, Kimberly, Amber – Thank you all for your lovely comments and compliments.
xx to all,
Dee