Day 32 - Looking to the Future

        I know what my goal for this blog is. To write everyday, produce a piece of artistic work every week and share it with, well I would say the world but I have a feeling only about 5 people actually read this so let's just say, the internet. I am trying to find my voice and not complain. Because I could do one of those angry hate everyone blogs, and it would probably be a lot funnier and possibly more interesting than this one but then there is the chance of getting sued right? I guess what I am getting at is, what about when this is over? I have an idea for a craft blog for next year, as I have previously mentioned, a totally different take. But what else? Where do I want this to go? To make it my job? Publish a book? Of patterns? Basic craft projects? What? Work at a magazine? An online publication? Start my own? Who knows? I would love to write full time. I am just..... realistic. I fear I am not good enough. That my work is not up to this impossible perfect writing standard that it takes to be a writer full time, a standard I have no way of reaching. Like I said that discourage thing is rearing it's ugly head.

Day 31 – Overwhelmed

        As I have previously mentioned I have a lot going on right now. Between the appointments and my work schedule I am feeling pretty overwhelmed. I haven't called anybody, hung out with anyone, pretty much nothing else is going on except for my appointments. Being sick hasn't helped. I feel very behind on my projects, even though I have been crafting up a storm. Even though I finished the nesting penguins yesterday. Even though I painted a penguin bobble head today. (Yes I am aware I keep repeating myself.) So now I have 16 projects finished, One more and I will be at 25% of my goal, but I still feel overwhelmed with a long way to go. I think I am getting a bit discouraged, which is actually pretty typical of me. I start to doubt myself, my abilities, my talents when I feel I have taken on too much and then I get discouraged. I just need to stay focused . I have really set myself a lofty goal, but I know I can finish it if I work hard.

        Anyways, here are some pictures of my newly painted bobble head. Surprise, surprise it is a penguin! He is super cute. And I love him. 

 

 

Day 30 – Finito

        So I finally finished the penguin nesting dolls. And here they are. That means I now have 15 projects completed.

        I didn't finish the baby hat in time. She was gone by Thursday, the baby wanted to come early I guess. I now have a bit of time, she is going to visit when the little boy is big enough to travel, maybe the hat will still fit.

Day 29 - Penguins penguins penguins!

        Just pictures tonight guys. I have spent several hours painting my nesting dolls and here is my progress. 

Hope you like them!

Day 28 - And feeling great.

        Okay not really. I had the afternoon off work today. That made me extremely happy. I love any extra time off of work to focus on my projects. I am almost finished the penguin nesting dolls. I put off finishing them while I was sick for two reasons. First off the smell, even acrylic paint smells awfully and made my face ache. Second off, I was coughing so much I couldn't have painted a straight line if I wanted to. But now that I am feeling better I hope that I will finish the nesting penguins this weekend. If I do I will post pictures of the completed product. Have a great night.

Day 27 - Ka-Boom

        So my life has exploded. I have a few medical issues, besides insomnia, that I have decided to finally get corrected. But it means I have like 5 appointments a week. At lunch, after work and during work. It is getting insane and tiring. I still only get to go to sleep at 1am. I have been crazy busy this week just trying to get better. I have been napping but it is against the rules so I have to stop that. Since I have been napping I haven't been feeling as tired but at the same time my nights are not as restful. Hopefully if I am not napping and getting to bed on time I will have a great night's sleep. My doctors have a concrete plan to correct my issues. It should take 3-6 months. So if my posts are a little short, I apologize.

Day 26 - Baby Booties!

        As promised here are picture of the baby booties and hat I made for my co-worker. As I mentioned before the hat was too small so I have also included a picture of the new hat I am trying to finish before Friday. I do not know if it will happen but we will see. I will have a longer post tomorrow but you can't always write a book.