Boulevard of Broken Dreams

(If you're listening, go to my playlist at the bottom of the page, and click on  Diana Krall's beautiful rendition of 
Boulevard of Broken Dreams)



"The joy that you find here you borrow, you cannot keep it long it seems." 







Have you ever had a really big dream?  One you wanted so badly it became an obsession? 
One you thought would have a chain reaction of nothing but good?  
Put all of your time and energy into that dream? 
Believed with all your heart it was a worthy cause?
Put a time limit on receiving that dream and then it didn't come true? 
If you are like me, you have. Then you are left asking yourself 
What went wrong?  What do I do now? 

Seems like I've been away for a while.  
I've missed my blogging friends.  

So, for now...
Thank you, my dear friends,  for all the lovely Birthday & Thanksgiving wishes you left on my last post.
I apologize for being a bit out of touch lately. 
I hope to be back soon with some Christmas spirit.  
I know it's still "there" somewhere.  

Becca

Comments

Justine said…
oh you sound so sad, I hope everything is ok. I love your shots, the tones are beautiful and I absolutely love Dianne Krall. Hope to see you back fully in blogland soon.
December 3, 2010 at 1:58 AM
Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said…
Hi Becca,

I am glad that you posted. I was thinking about you tonight before I went to sleep.

I hope that everything is okay. I will be saying some prayers for ya!

Kathy
December 3, 2010 at 2:12 AM
Catherine said…
Sending you warm hugs Becca! I hope everything is OK. You know we are all thinking of you!
xo Catherine
December 3, 2010 at 2:40 AM
Unknown said…
Oh my sweet friend.. I just wish I could make your dreams come true. I know how much you wanted this dream. But Please do not give up on it. I still believe dreams come true all in good time. I know your at the end of your rope. But hold on with all your might! I know it will come true someday!

I am sending some good vibes your way so you will have a great weekend!

Hugs, Linda

BTW - I almost forgot to tell you how awesome your photo's look.
December 3, 2010 at 6:10 AM
Pamela said…
oh no oh no say it ain't so! Keep the dream alive Becca...we don't know why he keeps it from us but with always good reason. I too have been holding onto a dream ( 10yrs waiting) for it to come to pass a well.
I wish i could reach out and give you a very big hug!!!
Pamela xo
December 3, 2010 at 7:30 AM
Numinosity said…
Missed you here and don't stop dreaming.
xoxo Kim
December 3, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Ashley Sisk said…
Awww we missed you - so glad to see you back and these photos are absolutely beautiful!
December 3, 2010 at 9:49 AM
A Garden of Threads said…
I read saddness in this post. I am sending you comfort in a big hug. Feel warm yet? Take care and we will be here when you need us. Take care.
December 3, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
Great photos to go with a great song!
December 3, 2010 at 4:31 PM
SarahinSC said…
Thank you, thank you, thank you for providing me a glimpse of the city I love so much! Beautiful!
December 3, 2010 at 5:41 PM
lilylovekin said…
Be kind to yourself and don't give up dreaming.
December 4, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Caterina Giglio said…
so ok, let it go, kiss it goodbye and see what happens.. : )
December 4, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I've been away a while but wanted to stop by and look at your beautiful blog...I'm sorry things seem out of reach right now. I pray you see the blessing in this, whatever "this" might be for you. Never give up...sometimes dreams just need time and perhaps a little tweaking. I'll be praying for you. Patty
December 4, 2010 at 9:09 AM
GardenOfDaisies said…
I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling sad about something. Sending you hugs.
December 4, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Betty Jo said…
Becca I've been so out of touch with my blogging friends that I missed your birthday post. So Happy Belated Birthday! I hope all is well, and you don't give up on your dreams. ♥
December 4, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Jillayne said…
I was wondering what was happening with Seattle as you had said in a post a while back you hoped to hear something in November. I am so sorry the answer wasn't the one you wanted! It is obvious how much you love that place -it may not be yours yet, but it never will be if you let go of your dream. When you're ready, you'll dream again. For now, your little birds are lovely Becca!
December 5, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Lynn Stevens said…
Never give up your dreams! Theres always something around the corner. Maybe not what you hoped for but sometimes better!
December 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM
the runaway romantique said…
What stunning photos! I love every one :)

- the runaway
December 6, 2010 at 5:09 PM
christina said…
these photos are love!
xo
December 21, 2010 at 9:03 AM
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