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Hi folks! Today is the last day to enter my journal sketchbook giveaway, so just wanted to post this reminder. Just leave a comment on that post and tomorrow I will be closing comments and randomly choosing winners to announce. Good luck to all!
I wanted to share a little crazy little photo I took, during the night on a long roadtrip when I amuse myself with the camera. I was reminded of this photo because I can’t believe it’s already Tuesday and I’m a bit behind on everything again. It just seems as if life is whizzing by me at times, so many things for me to do and I’m missing out and not picking up the ball, so to speak. I really don’t like the feeling of constant anxiety from to do’s both for work and personal creative projects. I guess it doesn’t help that I usually take on too much and like to be ahead. There’s an obvious motivation clash also between regular work and personal creative work. Although I do enjoy both, it’s still a different experience altogether – I’m sure many of you can relate!
Also, working from home causes many others to think I must have all the time in the world. When in fact, it creates a somewhat more hectic life, as I tend to work at odd hours if needed. I suppose that might always apply in the technical field, but I dislike it when odd hours cause a disruption with family time. I don’t want to have to work when they are finally home from work and want to spend time with me. Erf…just gotta tough it out and be more disciplined with work hours and studio hours. I’m excited for so many things, I think I might burst at the seams soon…
Posted on February 23, 2010 at 10:08 am | thoughts + discussion
Hello fellow explorers and creative minds! My name is Linda, aka tortagialla - a nickname my adorable husband dubbed me meaning "yellow cake" in Italian. I'm your not-so-typical Californian girl who took the plunge and moved to the Tuscan hills of Italy. Now I'm living my dream designing, illustrating and crafting full-time. You can contact me via email linda [!at] tortagialla [!dot] com
Hard work is paying off for you girly. You are truly an inspiration. I know how you feel. Keep pressing forward to you goal. Thanks so much for stopping by again. I so appreciate you spending sometime to leave a message. Thanks you made my day!
Vanessa
Thanks for the encouragement…sometimes we all just have to stick to it…with the highs and lows! Thank you for stopping by as well…so happy to see what others are doing and visiting each other virtually.
do you ever feel like “as soon as I get this one thing out of the way, then everything will be smooth again”, but then there is always another one thing? I struggle with trying to get my friends to understand that just because I’m at home doesn’t mean my schedule is open. I’m trying to get more strict with them:)
I know, something always pops up. I’ve learned things just can’t be planned exactly. More like we have to plan lots of possible scenarios to be prepared for anything – if that makes sense! I totally understand the whole being at home thing…some folks just don’t understand. I’ve been in a super stress corporate job – where hours went crazy. But also been in jobs where you leave at 5pm and you are free! For me, working at home is like life is job and job is life, etc…everything all muddled together!
Hey Linda, Thanks so much for the congrats! It’s such an encouragement to me.
You are so welcome…I’m so happy folks can be creative, doing what they love and be successful. Now that’s life!
Great Post!
I can so relate to split the “self” to work on our creative projects. As I work part-time (4-days week, non creative type work), I could only work on my creative projects on week nights & weekend. This causes some frustration and anxiety as I keep thinking I need more time to practice, learn etc. The reality is I was tired after work and have not much energy for creativity. The guilt zips in and I beat (mentally!) myself up big time.
I think the solution is a more effective time management and realistic expectation of our creative work. Just my 2 cents of thought.
BTW, I think you’re doing well with your creative pursuit. Keep going!
Totally understand the frustration and anxiety…it’s like split lives! My mind is all over the place… definitely time management, but also how to bridge the gap…we have to love all we do in one way or another. Otherwise life is pretty annoying
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Dearest linda, i agree with Venassa that your hard work is paying off…you are truely an inspiration! keep going forward and keep walking towards your creative dream!
Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!
Thanks for the reminder on your gorgeous giveaway! I hope i am not too late to enter it.
Thanks so much… you girls are so lovely… I really do appreciate your comments and encouragement. I hope you have a fabulous week and nope, you weren’t too late! Cross your fingers!