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HELLO!


Hear say...gossip...oral stories and tales. What to do about "hear say"?

Well, I must say...that I listen to "hear say."

I have been on FAA for 7 months and trying to do everything that I am supposed to do. So, I listen to what everyone has to say and yes, I thought that I had tried everything from clicks, to likes, to descriptive words, to 500 characters, to....well, I think I have tried it all.

I have re-edited more than you know.I am making lots of new friends in the community and I am joining groups. I have shied away from group discussions because some of them get religious or political and I am here for art, mostly, and besides....the other two will get me in trouble.

Not looking for trouble.

I do love FAA and I think I am addicted to it. I am taking more photos than I will ever get on this site and laughing and enjoying myself the whole way!

I am still computer illiterate (even though I spent many years selling high tech parts that are in my computer or hardware) and I have just learned how to do some simple things here...no I am not going to list them and hear all of you laugh!

Sometimes I am so frustrated I just want to scream! It really does take me twice as long as most people to do the simplest thing on the computer (I don't know why I love it so much).

One thing I do know. One thing that is not "hear say". One thing is for sure. People need each other.

And so in all these different things that I have tried to do here at FAA; I am sticking to this one and yes it took me 7 months to figure out I needed and wanted to do it.

I went to those who are my followers and I printed out the pictures. Then I went to their sights and listed the towns and cities they reside in. Now, I am trying to go to their sights and like or comment on works that do not have many comments. I have 20% of my 109 followers completed and I will not move on to some new project until I have all 109 finished.

I am sure that we need encouragement and support from others. I had some wonderful encourages when I first joined and still do and I will support them until I simply cannot.

If you listen to some "hear say" that when I finish I will start all over again...it might just be gossip...someone heard it and said it to someone else. But you never know do you?

Hear this! I am saying to 109 of my followers...Keep up the good work! Your work is amazing!

Whew, I sure am tired of sitting in this chair...I said it and you heard it!

Roberta

HELLO!

The image you see is a long, huge pipe that I came across in an abandoned training field. It was obvious by the other objects, that people trained by squeezing through this narrow space. I squatted down, looked through it and had to take the photo because what I saw at the other end was bright, inspiring, welcoming light.

In my last blog I wrote that supporting the people who are following me was a priority for me at this point and I committed to visiting all 109 followers and commenting, liking, and favoring mostly images that did not have much activity.

Being the driver that I am...I drove myself crazy and determined that I needed to do it in a short time. I felt like I was in a marathon training. I did not realize how many 109 followers really are in number. I stayed up late, I got up early. I spent an enormous amount of time on FAA. But I thank you all for following me.

Finally, I saw the light at the end of the tunnel and earlier today, I finished all 109! Whew!


I learned so much:

1.) I could not just visit and comment and like and favorite. I got lost in each site and moved through the galleries and found myself pondering, savoring, enjoying everyone's work.

2.) Many of my followers must be famous because they have so many comments, likes, favorites, I had a hard time finding some with little activity!

3.) Other followers had little activity and I found myself wanting to email and say, "Enter contests, groups, support others, and let's get you going!"
No, I did not do that; but I probably liked more than I did in others.

4.) I learned that in each and every image that is listed on FAA, someone saw something unique, interesting, beautiful, heart stopping in each one and had to share it with others.

5.) The talent and creativity in my followers is incredible!

6.) I am glad I did this and may or may not go to this extent again; although since printing everyone's Avatar and city, I am now familiar with their work and when voting in contests, it is interesting at how I can recognize this one or that one.

7.) As I said before, when we are supported, it renews energy that gets creativity going and that is what is within us that is pouring forth, right? It is much more productive and satisfying to create with a smile and thankfulness than for any other reason that I can think of, do you agree?

8.) I am ready to move on to my next supportive element...just don't know what it is yet....but when I do....I will remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel.


Roberta

HELLO!

One day, I will share on my blog where the HELLO! comes from and why I am famous in some circles for that expression.

But for now....I have writer's block. Brain just shuts down. No words. No thoughts or too many thoughts all running together.

Think, think, think! Sigh.

My writers block is not for my book...the writing is finished and now the formatting begins. Weeks. It takes me weeks...

I am a techy want-to-be. Sigh.

So, I turned to my blog because that always gets me going and I always love to share something here with you.

I couldn't think what to say.....WHAT????? Nothing to say??????

Then, as I was cruising my photos to add one here...I stopped on this egg. I have not yet put it on my site.

Why?

I do not know what to say about it!!!!!

But, then my brain kicks in and I get excited! I will invite you to share what YOU think about this egg! No, it is not really an egg. It all started as a flower....but....it is NOW egg shaped.

So, my friends, share what you might say about this interesting image! I thank you in advance!
Roberta

HELLO!

Even if I am a grandma...

Even if I have to write everything down...

Even if it takes me longer than most...

Even if I have had a couple of careers already....

Even if I thought I learned just about everything there was to know about how to navigate FAA...

I just learned something new yesterday.

You probably already know this, but it was news to me and I am so excited to know how to do it!

Those cute posters everyone posts?

There is a link on the right side of your page, and after you highlight it, you must press ctrl C. Then when you go to where you want to be, you press ctrl V and you have to submit for the poster to show up! Thanks to Richard Bryce!

Don't know what the C or V stands for but I am so tickled to know how to do it! Yes, I wrote it down and yes it still takes me awhile, but...I can do it!

Even if I use it often and it becomes second nature, I will learn something else new tomorrow! How exciting is that!

Roberta

HELLO!

Have you ever felt vulnerable? Exposed?

Have you ever wondered if anyone could see who your really are?

What about all our masks? Ever take yours off?

We have layers and layers to who we are just like an onion and getting to the center can sometimes be a time of crying tears! It might be messy and smelly.

However; being vulnerable adds integrity to our layers and that is beautiful!

Today, I felt vulnerable and exposed. I checked the box for my proof copy for my book...In a Split Second. Ok, this is it!

Soon everyone will know about my "almost" near death experience. Family, friends, associates and colleagues, and people I look up to.

Sigh.....they will see the real me.....the thing is, you see, that maybe others have just seen the book cover of me?????

Maybe not, most would say I am too open and honest. Ok, well, maybe this is stage fright.

No? Let's see....

Maybe some folks will think that the experience should have been no big deal! Perhaps that is it! It was life changing for me, but maybe it would not be for others???

Well, it is coming for those of you who want to know.

Reminds me of our art. In each and every image, we see something. It matters to us, makes a difference. Not everyone sees what we see in an image, but we all know that if it is on FAA, then it meant something to the one posting it.

Take these roots. What a mess. Even the water is muddy. Why, do you say, did I take this photo?
All I can say is that something kept drawing me to these roots!

"Stupid roots," I said... but I could not stop being drawn in by them. There is something magical about these roots and I think they are beautiful.
There...exposed again!

Perhaps you are drawn to something that exposes who you are...if so....go for it! It is about one of your layers and it is beautiful!
Roberta

HELLO!

Woohoo!
Yippee!
Yahoo!
Nope, I am not crazy!
Just excited!

WoooHOOO! yep, it's Wednesday!

Not hump day for me though!

YESSIRREEE!

Today is "no-more techy stuff for today" Wednesday!

Isn't it interesting the way some people get excited about certain things and others are excited for stupid things....well,

I guess it is who you are, maybe!

Techy stuff wears my out and takes me hours!

But today! YeeHaww!

Today, I released my book, "In a Split Second" I will do a news release in 3-5 days when it becomes available on Amazon.

Now...sigh....you would think that I would be excited to release it and I am....BUT....it took me 3 hours to figure out embedded fonts and did you know that when you format a book, you put each page backwards of where you want it to be!
(Well, I do many things backwards, so this should have been a no-brainer to me...but I was trying TOO HARD to get it right).

It is like this for me a no techy type and I really do envy those of you who are techy....but no, sitting in a class is not for me right now....I am enjoying FAA too much!

So, today I hit the button, let it go, shouted WoooHOOOO!

And tonight, I am not going to struggle with any techy stuff.

Ok, aren't you glad you read this, or should I assume your expression is like the photo?

Roberta

Hello!

I waited.

And waited.

It doesn't snow very often in North Carolina where I live in Apex.

I pondered and enjoyed all the snow images on FAA and they were beautiful.

And I waited.

FINALLY! It snowed here! Not a little, but schools were closed 8 out of 10 day so far and people were without power!

And I took photos and dreamed of all the winter contests I could enter.

I HAD SNOW!

Well, I got so caught up in it all that I forgot to enter contests and now have more snow pictures than anything else and I am ready to get in the car and go and ready for the snow to go away!!!!!

Be careful what you wait and hope for!

Roberta

Hello!

Well, it is released and I am copying the press release here....but first the lady in the photo!

This is my mom! I grew up with her, but I did not know her until the last year of her life. I had one year of healing relationship.

Then, after she died and I read her personal papers, I discovered an incredible woman! Who knew!

Since this book is about an "almost" near death experience when I went to Ohio to settle her personal affairs, I wanted to dedicate this book to a woman I never really knew; but one who was always proud of her three daughters, unknown to them.

Dance with Jesus mom and with daddy too! I am proud of you! Berta

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

In a Split Second

1 ROBERTA BYRAM RELEASES HER NEWEST INSPIRATIONAL BOOK
Amazon Books.com and search for author.
IN A SPLIT SECOND IS AN “ALMOST” NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE THAT COULD VERY WELL HAPPEN TO YOU! IT COULD BE LIFE CHANGING!
In a Split Second is a compilation of events that came to the pinnacle of experiences and made Roberta see more clearly the created order around her. It was just an ordinary drive on an ordinary day, with the sun shining and friends being with one another. Laughter filled the car, joy was abundant, and in a split second life changed.
Our lives are full of possibilities waiting to be discovered. Yes, waiting to be discovered, as we hurry on through life filling every minute of every day with as much as we can. It may take a sudden, frightening event to snap us into the spiritual to see where we are really going and what we are really doing.
http://bertsworks.com

Roberta

Hello!

Well, overwhelmed is not a big enough or long enough word to describe my week last week!

From Biloxi Mississippi to New Orleans and 2000 photos later....

How does one say...grateful...for sea and sky, birds and wildlife, flowers and trees, boats...yes sailboats and...oh, no I do not eat seafood!

Creation has overwhelmed me with joy.

I look forward to sharing incredible gifts from the Creator and a few surprises too!~

Just for now; however, I am overwhelmed with all of it and underwhelmed with sleep!

Roberta

Hello,

Well, I have been promising this story for quite some time.
I will begin tonight....but you will have to stay posted to get the WHOLE story.

It all began when I was asked to speak at an Emmaus Walk Weekend on Prevenient Grace.
I am still not sure how to spell it and I had certainly never heard the word before.

So.....where to begin....well, I knew grace is a gift (that is a great place to start!) But.....how to make God's wooing us, courting us, God wanting to have a relationship with us real.


HMMMMM.....thought and thought. I used to read romance/mystery novels....full of romance....but God's love story for us?????


Well, one day a Lionel Ritchee song came on the radio and it reminded me of the love story of me and my husband.

It all began with the song HELLO.....it was a gift to me from my now husband! If you do not know the words, I will pause here til you research them.....haha....all for now.....just know....I was a pile of mush on the floor....it was so romantic....yes there is lots more!

stay tuned!

HELLO....is it me you're looking for? I just want to tell you I love you!

Roberta