Since I don't have a phone, I decided to stop by the Community Center where I'd be selling my pendants on Saturday, to see if there was a size restriction on my space available. I forgot to mention that I'd be under a tent, using an oversized table. Upon meeting with the lady at the front desk, I was informed that they were overbooked, and my space was no longer available. Bummer. That didn't stop my day, though. I was disappoint, yes, but there will be another day to sell, right?
I got to Blue Heron and got busy. I had been thinking of a good friend, Lorrie, the night before and first thing in the morning, so I made cupcake pendants based after the one she made on our first glass fusing class together. They were fun to make. I played on the saw a bit, cutting out more shapes for my kitten pendants. I sketched a few ideas. I even stayed long enough (10 hours total) to attend a mosaic's class.
Customers came and left. Most of them are used to my face, most of them try to sell their work like I do. With a little courage, I talked with many people about my disappointment first thing in the morning. That opened doors to advice. I got several pamphlets on upcoming craft events. I received advice on advertising and how to catch people's eye. I met a woman in the mosaic's class (who I never would have met if I didn't skip out of my real job) who knows about Dave Ramsey, Eddie Bush, and has same opinions about life lessons (everything happening for a reason, etc.)!
Today was meant to happen. Today people who were interested in what I do and in promoting my success saw my face, heard my voice. Today I was reminded that art is something that is meant to be in my life, even if it has to be done a little at a time for me to have the disappointments and the learned experiences in the long run.
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