October 26, 2007
Staying Centered
I thought perhaps telling a bit of our whoa's would help me open up a bit and continue to blog. When I get stressed I tend to look inward and shut others out and true to form that is what I am doing.
So. Well. I am still here.
Exciting things are in the works. Things I can't totally discuss if a public space, like a blog but I will speak of some of the things.
Like a recent commission that I think I will start tomorrow. I have been commissioned to create a baby blanket. Notice I didn't say quilt? This will be a chinelle quillow in hand dyed silk noil. Pink and orange; my favorite colors together. Remember when I made this other commission? Word gets around (when I good job is done) and happy customers tell thier experience of working with you... and you get more commissions.
An article featuring aspects of my creative history will be published in Jane Dunnewold's HeART Cloth Quarterly, which comes out next week or so.
I will be teaching Soy Wax with Monoprinting at the Main Street Mavericks down in Scotsdale, Arizona, December 1 and 2, 2007. Email me for more info.
And have you seen this finished piece, I've uploaded it to my web site!?
When my folks were here, my mom purchased a bunch of books for me. I started off with a bit of light but ever so much fun reading, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind. It is just the right sort of reading for my stress addled mind, I love it.
Posted by Melly at October 26, 2007 08:22 PMI also withdraw when trying to figure things out. I walk, yep, I walk and walk - I don't force thoughts to the problem(s), I just let my mind drift and enjoy nature. Suddenly I realize my mind is back to issues at hand and I am able to think more clearly and sometimes the answer just pops up. So, go for a walk, clear your mind, and follow your heart. Wishing you a day full of sunshine and joy.
Posted by: Jeannie at October 28, 2007 12:54 PMBest with all of that. The whole job/where to live thing can be stressful. Lucky baby : )
Posted by: ellie at October 27, 2007 08:38 AMWow! You have so much going on! I can relate to the whole idea of retreating during times of stress. I tend to do the same. In fact, I vented a bit on my blog today and it felt odd because I said things I'd normally just keep to myself... I will pray about David's job prospects. Do you feel a tug in your heart in any particular direction?
Posted by: kristine at October 27, 2007 01:14 AM