happy weekend everyone! the last few days have been bittersweet. my grandma passed away on thursday morning after heading into the hospital on new years eve. while it’s a sad event, i am relieved that she was given mercy and does not have to be in pain or suffer anymore. i’ve been trying to keep my mind occupied the last few days by going into work instead of taking a paid grieving time. . .
my company was so sweet and had a flower delivered to me this morning: a king of orchids! little did they know, they happen to be one of my favorite flowers (the sexual deceivers of the plant kingdom no less lol as i learned in plant taxonomy class).
nate has been wonderfully supportive and i wanted to do something nice for him today as well so we went to the warhol museum to see alex ross’s exhibition ‘heroes & villains’ based on comic illustration work. nate is a huge fan of his illustration and the exhibition ends tomorrow! we bought ourselves a museum membership pass for 2012 so we can go to any of the four carnegie museums for free as many times as we want! i was pretty impressed! i also really enjoyed one of ross’s major influences ‘andrew loomis.’ have you heard of his work? it’s pretty intriguing so you should check it out! i’m really glad i went and i had a perfect date 
nate slapping wonder woman’s thigh:
candid of the day, i just felt so peaceful i guess?
what’s going on with you this weekend? what was the last museum exhibit you’ve seen?
January 8, 2012 at 1:09 am
So sorry to hear about your grandmother Melissa, but I’m glad to read you have so much support from friends/family. Sounds like you are loved.
January 8, 2012 at 3:45 pm
thank you heather! yes i am very very blessed x
January 8, 2012 at 1:41 am
Sorry about the loss of your grandma, Melissa. Comic book art would definitely brighten a sad day.
January 8, 2012 at 3:45 pm
thank you jennie, yeah it was ‘comic relief’ yuck yuck yuck ;p
January 8, 2012 at 2:03 am
I’m sorry for your loss, Melissa and it’s such a nice gesture from your workplace sending your favorite flowers. That comic book art look awesome btw. I haven’t been to museum for ages..can’t remember the last time I went :p
Not much for me this weekend except I’d dread back to the 5 days of working week after having 4 days working week during holidays.
January 8, 2012 at 6:36 am
So sorry to hear about your grandma. I can empathize and while there really aren’t any words I can say, just know that I’m thinking about you (and your super cute blouse!)
January 8, 2012 at 3:46 pm
thanks katie, it’s actually a romper/playsuit (1 piece?!) by river island that nate bought me! i love it so breezy and cozy
January 8, 2012 at 11:54 am
sorry to hear about your loss. my grandma passed away last year and I know how painful is for the family.
hugs!
January 8, 2012 at 3:47 pm
thanks so much coco, yes i do remember reading that you too recently lost your grandmother. it’s quite sobering when the matriarch of the family passes isn’t it?
January 8, 2012 at 6:03 pm
sorry for your loss Melissa, losing a loved one is never easy and thankfully for family members support always helps
thinking of you! and glad you guys had a great time at the museum!
January 9, 2012 at 12:44 am
Melissa, I am so so so sorry to hear about your grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with our family. I lost my grandmother last Christmas, and like you, was comforted to know she was no longer suffering, as hard as it was to say goodbye. Love you. xoxo
January 9, 2012 at 3:52 am
So sorry to hear about your loss! Lots of love your way. x
January 12, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Melissa, I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Glad to hear you’re keeping busy and have love and support both at work and at home. Big hug