DON'T GIVE UP, YOU CAN TRY, TRY AGAIN

I had a great time at my art and craft fair even though I only sold 5 items and the total did not exceed the entry fee.  My watercolor paintings sold for over $75.00 this month and I'm happy about that.

There are a great many things to do throughout this season and I take great joy in doing them without the pressure of my brain reminding me that it's time to plan a trip to my local casino. I'm so very grateful to my husband and family for being here for me during this past year and now into the second year.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We were blessed to have our family and guests here to share a wonderful day.

Art Craft Sale

NOW I'M JUST SELF-EMPLOYED

Well now, I make the rules, huh?  So, 5 days a week I will work 8 hours a day?  I'll need a big calendar to jot down time spent working. That could get tedious going from one website to another and judging, was that work or pleasure?

What else will I need?  So, I'll walk to my office in the dining room when the spirit moves me in my nightgown and socks. OK, I need coffee, dog bones so the dog will stop pesting me. Should I have a sign "at work" or will it be obvious I'm working if I don't answer when talked to? After all, I can't chew gum and walk or talk at the same time. That's why I stopped chewing gum.

I will allow eating at my desk, sleeping at my desk and drinking at my desk. Hey, I like this rule making process.

Last rule for now is... talking is only allowed in my head. I could rename this blog, "Head Talks". That's catchy.

Do you want to see me working? Okay!

MY BIG NEWS FLASH

This is my last week in my current job as a deli worker. I do however have my self-employment job and I made $75.00 this past weekend. After the Arts and Crafts Show the 22nd I must seek new employment.  Hopefully this time it will be a true part-time job, only 20 hours a week.

Of course I had doubts about giving up a job I already have but I woke up this morning and my right hand, the scrubbing hand, is red, stiff and hurts, so I have made the correct decision to take care of me first.

Moving along, I must mail my artwork off to new homes today. I'm feeling better about that than in the past. After all, I can still look at their pictures. Isn't digital photography wonderful?

RANDOM THOUGHTS

Should yesterday's failure to post on this blog get me down?  No, I refuse to let that happen. "Try harder", is a good answer to myself.  "Don't give up", sounds like a good pep talk phrase.

The other day I was helping my mother and after several tries she said, " never mind".  I asked her why does she give up so easy?  Mothers and daughters, now there's a kettle of worms. They can be so alike but so different at the same time.

If I give notice at work today, am I giving up or taking care of myself and my health?

Failure to take care of my teeth resulted in a root canal and crown yesterday and I spent four hours in the dentist chair, not to mention the money it cost.  It didn't seem like 4 hours so I'm pretty sure I must have had a nap during that time.  Brush and floss, bush and floss, brush and floss......
 
My garden needs lots of attention but I've been invaded by spiders. It's fascinating to look at them and their webs but icky too.  I hate the thought of annihilating their world but it must be done.

Okay, my computer froze but now after I worked all day I can finish this post.  Big news to come in the morning!

ONE YEAR APPROACHING, IS IT TIME FOR A CELEBRATION?

I think not. Every day since Nov 7th, 2013 has been a celebration. I wake up in the morning or during the night, any time for that matter, and don't have to panic to remember what there is to do that day to cover up or prepare for my gambling.

These days I wake up and wonder if the aroma of coffee is in the air or is it a work day and did I launder my work clothes. Hardly concerns that make my heart race faster or have my thoughts speed racing ahead.

It's a nice way to wake up but I suspect I need to jump up in the morning these days and wonder... is it Nov. 22 and are my dolls ready?  Did I paint enough?  Is my display perfect?

Here are 2 new dolls I think are ready for sale. I have not determined a name for the dolls yet. I discovered that the name I had picked out was the name of a TV show.  I'm not a TV addict but thankfully Google knew!  OK,. back to work for me

ONE YEAR MARK APPROACHES

Today begins 3 scheduled days off in a row! However they are work days for the craft fair which is the 22nd of this month. I plan to work hard because there is much to do.

This week is also important because Saturday, the 8th of November means I change the counter to 365 days or ONE YEAR!

I want to post every day this week.  That's my challenge for the blog.

I do have another challenge at work and that is to stay employed, not quit. This gets harder and harder due to the inadequacies of my department. We do not have enough workers which results in 8 hours of "body in motion" mode. There must be an easier way to make $400.00 to $800.00 a month.

My third challenge is to make a complete list of all that is needed for my sale day. Top of the list is to request the day off. I must speak to personnel dept.

Alrighty then, I'll get started!