Knowing When...

   

Life is filled with little lessons that we learn gradually along the way.  One such lesson for me is learning my limits and saying no to projects or asking for deadlines that are more reasonable. 

I have too much on my plate right now and I can feel it.  I need to look at my commitments and see which ones I can let go or ask for help in certain areas of my life.  It isn't easy, I like to think that I can do it all. 

While getting ready for my big bead show, I accepted two illustration assignments.  I should have let them go.  Well, one I did finish, but the other, I had to ask for more time or decline the project. (we were just in the sketching phase.)  The client, said no problem, but why didn't I just state my terms before I said yes.  Something like, sure I'd love to work on your project, I can have it for you by this date.  Oh, I'm learning, little by little.

The illustration above was the first assignment.  I love the border.  That was so much fun.  I did them as little rubber stamps, so I now I have a cool collection of stamps for collaging.  Ah, I'm so clever. 

Back to the beads now.  Oh, and my mom, who is the greatest, told me today while I was worrying I didn't have enough for the show, "You can never have too little or too many beads, whatever you have done, is what you have done."  Gosh I love her!

Comments

[Janee]

Nice illustrations, Heather.

That Beverly, what a smart mom.

[Beverly]

Heather I shared with you the same advise I am using on myself with my upcoming show. What I have done is what I have done. Go to your show and enjoy what you have accomplished. The people who buy your beads will be going home with treasures. At the bead retreat in Shreveport your name was well known amoung the beader there. Humblebeads Rock!!
Love and hugs
Mom

[amy]

Moms are some of the smartest people I know! I love your illustration and good thinking with the rubberstamp sized carvings. Very clever!

[Mindy Wilson]

Oh Heather these are terrific! I would love to learn where it is that your new illo assignment will be shown. I hope you have a fabulous time at the bead show.

Mindy Wilson