68 Comments

1. 

   dawn on May 26, 2009 at 9:05 PM

   Lovely.
   The beginning is my favorite and I love how the end ties it all together. Bravo!

2. 

   Jennifer/The Word Cellar on May 26, 2009 at 10:37 PM

   uh-oh. instead of a video i’m seeing code. thought you’d want to know. 🙂

3. 

   jen gray on May 26, 2009 at 11:03 PM

   yeah, this can happen sometimes. to make it easier for you
   just go to :
   http://www.youtube.com/user/goosegirl40
   and watch the whirlwish video….
   xo

4. 

   dana on May 26, 2009 at 11:14 PM

   thank you for the inspirational video Jen! makes me want to get out there and live my dreams – so maybe i will…

5. 

   feva on May 27, 2009 at 1:01 AM

   uuppps, yes, I can see just the code of the video. But I have already seen it on the facebook and it is unbelievable :)) Thanks girls 🙂

6. 

   feva on May 27, 2009 at 1:02 AM

   uuppps, yes, I can see just the code of the video. But I have already seen it on the facebook and it is unbelievable :)) Thanks girls 🙂

7. 

   amy on May 27, 2009 at 1:31 AM

   so gorgeous. thank you for sharing your thoughtful sparkle.

8. 

   wilsonian on May 27, 2009 at 3:24 AM

   🙂 This is so fab. Thank you.

9. 

   Jan on May 27, 2009 at 4:04 AM

   Beautiful! Who sings, and what is the name of the song in the video?

10. 

    jen gray on May 27, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    ***sarah mclachlan singing Blackbird and the beautiful Nick Drake singing “One of these things first”….

11. 

    Cristi on May 27, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Absolutely fabulous!!! This is SO what I needed to see today. Thank you!

12. 

    beth on May 27, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    gosh how I love that girl and feel so blessed to have met her at squam….what an amazing soul she is !

13. 

    beth on May 27, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    gosh how I love that girl and feel so blessed to have met her at squam….what an amazing soul she is !

14. 

    Jill on May 27, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    I needed that, thank you!! What a wonderful message.
    The picture of Jen is very beautiful, it matches her soul.
    Smiles,
    Jill
    nalettejm@yahoo.com

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    Jill on May 27, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    I needed that, thank you!! What a wonderful message.
    The picture of Jen is very beautiful, it matches her soul.
    Smiles,
    Jill
    nalettejm@yahoo.com

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    Jill on May 27, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I needed that, thank you!! What a wonderful message.
    The picture of Jen is very beautiful, it matches her soul.
    Smiles,
    Jill
    nalettejm@yahoo.com

17. 

    vivienne on May 27, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    i truly love this video! it completely has me wanting to go out and create (and give it all a whirl)!

18. 

    Deb Taylor on May 27, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    WOW! Insanely fun and fresh, happy go lucky, and outrageously creative!

19. 

    lorna on May 27, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Loved this! Such an inspirational start to my sunny day. I think I’ll wear my cowboy boots today:)

20. 

    lorna on May 27, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Loved this! Such an inspirational start to my sunny day. I think I’ll wear my cowboy boots today:)

21. 

    valerie on May 27, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    magic, just pure magic!

22. 

    Mariella on May 27, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for touching my heart so beautifully this morning!! xoxo, ~ M.

23. 

    Honey on May 27, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I have been transfused. Infused. An inspiration to all. Goodness and light I tell ya and sassy as the day is long.

24. 

    darrah on May 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    That’s exactly what I needed today! I’m in the midst of starting something new and that gave me a little boost of confidence and brought a smile to my face. And I’m also having a bit of shoe envy now!

25. 

    Allison on May 27, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Adorable, inspiring, and fabulous!

26. 

    krisann on May 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Thank you! I am inspired.

27. 

    monica on May 27, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Thank you, Andrea, for the guest bloggers. They have been inspiring. And thank you, Jen Gray, for such a lovely video. I love those skirts and dresses and the whirling, dancing, skittering legs. Fabulous.

28. 

    cjh on May 27, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I’ve been enjoying the guest bloggers as well. Andrea, I hope you’re enjoying your time away. Jen, how does one person own such an amazing collection of shoes?

29. 

    amy sperry faldet on May 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Joyous, blueberry tears blop off my chin! A Mom, an Artist, a Writer, a friend, well, Where to begin? I will follow the twirl, I walk my path and be an artsy girl.
    Thanks for the moment…
    Amy

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    amy sperry faldet on May 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Joyous, blueberry tears blop off my chin! A Mom, an Artist, a Writer, a Friend, well, Where to begin? I will follow the twirl, I walk my path and be an artsy girl.
    Thanks for the moment…
    Amy

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    amy sperry faldet on May 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Joyous, blueberry tears blop off my chin! A Mom, an Artist, a Writer, a Friend, well, Where to begin? I will follow the twirl, I will walk my path and be an artsy girl.
    Thanks for the moment…
    Amy

32. 

    heather on May 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    thank you jen gray! i feel inspired to whirl around!

33. 

    stef on May 27, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    beautiful Jen ~ Beautiful you!!
    xo

34. 

    Brenda on May 27, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    That was so sweeet! It’s made me smile!

35. 

    amanda jayne on May 27, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    So lovely, a delight to watch and share.
    Thank you muchly!

36. 

    claire on May 27, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    thank you a million times over.
    to be taken out of the moment and inspired.
    you rock.

37. 

    Kate Baumert on May 27, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    WONDERFUL!

38. 

    Caryn Lynn on May 27, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Joyfully heartwarming! What a fun a creative way to share your inspiring thoughts. Thank you for making my day shine brighter.

39. 

    Denise on May 27, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    you have no idea how much that touched me – especially the beginning.

40. 

    Karyn on May 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    blissful, beautiful, a balm on my heart and warm sunshine on my back. thank you.

41. 

    Elicia on May 27, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    why do i feel like this is so retro??? i love it.

42. 

    KellyA on May 27, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Brilliant and beautiful. Just what I needed on this day.

43. 

    Andrea on May 27, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Jen, I LOVE what you said in your “book” about learning to distinguish between *your* dreams and those the rest of the world has for you.
    Sometimes it’s so easy to get swept up into all of that, especially when the world thinks you need to be big time, and maybe you just want to take it slow.
    “Wouldn’t it be great if you [fill in the blank with whatever great idea]?”
    Um, yeah, if that’s what I wanted to do…
    Thanks for reminding us to follow that little voice!

44. 

    k on May 27, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    oh boy…did i ever need that!! what perfect timing…LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this! THANK YOU JEN! Thank you for reminding all of us that our dreams are truly ours and it is up to us whether we give them a whirl or not!

45. 

    SistaKt on May 27, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Sweeeet!

46. 

    linda on May 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    This is wonderful.

47. 

    GailNHB on May 28, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    You are a beautiful, wise, creative, funny woman, Jen. I loved this video. Many thoughts about it will go into my journal today.
    I agree with the earlier commenter: You have quite the collection of shoes and boots and skirts. Nice! I need to be more adventurous in my skirt purchases, I guess. Better yet, I need to find a pattern and shape that work for me and make my own skirts. That’s a dream that is truly mine!!! I need to set out to make it come true, I suppose…
    You are super, sister.

48. 

    Stacy on May 28, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    That is an amazing collection of shoes!!! I lust after them all. The vid is wonderfully insightful & truly fun to watch. GREAT JOB!!!!

49. 

    jen gray on May 28, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    thank you all so much 🙂 geez…if im ever having an overly blue day, im coming back and reading all your gracious comments!
    love to you
    jen gray

50. 

    Sonia on May 28, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Greetings from Paris!
    Brilliant! Your video put a smile on my face; exactly what the doctor ordered! Thanks Jen 🙂
    ps: where could I find the first song that’s playing?

51. 

    catherine on May 28, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    This is such pure bliss, such wonderful authenticity, such graceful joy. You are a generous soul for sharing this video with the rest of us. Plus, the shoes are pretty damn awesome (I’ve got the big black sandals and the go go boots!).
    Thank you…
    Be well!

52. 

    sandy M on May 28, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    This was a wonderful video. I could see the personality of each pair of shoes. Thanks for the messages in the book at the beginning. Also, I loved the music added. I will show this to friends. Thank you for your creativity and energy.

53. 

    jen gray on May 28, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    thank you all so much, such goodness….
    *the song blackbird is sung by sarah mclachlan….
    xo
    j

54. 

    Gooseberried on May 28, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Oh my! Jen looks so beautiful in that photo! Love the video. 🙂

55. 

    pamela on May 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    I just loved this. a) what a fabulous, happy, lovely pair of legs, b) such shoes, and I loved their individual significance, c) I loved the way you turned the pages, and how careful you were, with your fun, chunky rings, making sure we could see the words clearly.
    Thank you for this gift, it brought some light to my day. I feel lighter for the entire experience!

56. 

    dlara on May 29, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    loved it so much:)
    u were my insipiration and still are, and I belive will be too.
    god bless you girl:)

57. 

    littlepurplecow on May 29, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Love, love, love it. Thank you, Jen. You are a gift.

58. 

    Julie McCullough on May 29, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    just brilliant, beautiful, soul searching — there are too many words to describe the beauty of this photo. Thank you! J-

59. 

    arizaphale on May 29, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    That was extraordinary. Beautiful soundtrack too.

60. 

    kat on May 29, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    how truly refreshing, jen. thanks for giving and sharing and caring and loving and LIVING. ~ k.

61. 

    danikeith on May 31, 2009 at 5:05 AM

    made me cry and made my heart feel so full of possibility, thank you for your beautiful spirit

62. 

    Sandrine on June 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Just thank you ! thank you for sharing this ! I’m new to your blog and will definitively be back soon ! you’re in my fav’ links 😉 Smooches form Belgium 😉

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    Sandrine on June 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Just thank you ! thank you for sharing this ! I’m new to your blog and will definitively be back soon ! you’re in my fav’ links 😉 Smooches form Belgium 😉

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    Sandrine on June 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Just thank you ! thank you for sharing this ! I’m new to your blog and will definitively be back soon ! you’re in my fav’ links 😉 Smooches form Belgium 😉

65. 

    Sandrine on June 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Just thank you ! thank you for sharing this ! I’m new to your blog and will definitively be back soon ! you’re in my fav’ links 😉 Smooches form Belgium 😉

66. 

    Sandrine on June 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Just thank you ! thank you for sharing this ! I’m new to your blog and will definitively be back soon ! you’re in my fav’ links 😉 Smooches form Belgium 😉

67. 

    Sandrine on June 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Just thank you ! thank you for sharing this ! I’m new to your blog and will definitively be back soon ! you’re in my fav’ links 😉 Smooches form Belgium 😉

68. 

    jess on June 1, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    i loved that so much. it was just what i needed. thank you.