this headache has been brought to you by the letter 'Z'
I have a headache but that is nothing unusual these days and no cause for great concern. I just realized that I've not posted on here in great while. My life is still not easy but the metaphorical storm has passed and now I'm just trying a make some headway on calm seas with the shredded sails. I have one oar left but the problem with that is I keep going in circles instead of forward. I think I'll turn it into a fishing pole and just leave my direction to God at this point. I'm not doing so hot with it, anyway.
Sold jewelry and art yesterday. The art was the most surprising. I put that 7 of 9 piece up for sale and though it didn't sell, I was told to stop messing around with the jewelry and get busy with art because charcoal art is selling well right now. Also found out that a good friend's step-father does the artshow circuit all year long (organizes and has pull). It was a tantalizing thought. It still is, if I'm honest. It was reinforced when someone who came in for a $5 necklace bought a print of "Innocence Reflected". That's a 40 cent copy they paid for (clearly labeled as such), not the original. o.O
All in all, my sales did 'ok'. My set up costs completely ate into my profits. I stayed out of the red, but only just barely. I made $4.00. All but $40 or so was one time purchases, though, so I think I'll be okay in the future. I want to make some blankets before the Christmas show to add to the ornaments, hemp jewelry, and artwork. We'll see if that actually happens, though.
I'm on a break before my Fall quarter starts up in October. I plan on enjoying every minute of it by doing next to nothing outside my home. I might even get to read blank's stories and finish Blue Like Jazz! I wouldn't be offended if anyone had a good recommendation for intro's to other religions (aka: Buddhism for Dummies or something a little deeper). For now, though, I am off to bed.
Good night, all!
Sold jewelry and art yesterday. The art was the most surprising. I put that 7 of 9 piece up for sale and though it didn't sell, I was told to stop messing around with the jewelry and get busy with art because charcoal art is selling well right now. Also found out that a good friend's step-father does the artshow circuit all year long (organizes and has pull). It was a tantalizing thought. It still is, if I'm honest. It was reinforced when someone who came in for a $5 necklace bought a print of "Innocence Reflected". That's a 40 cent copy they paid for (clearly labeled as such), not the original. o.O
All in all, my sales did 'ok'. My set up costs completely ate into my profits. I stayed out of the red, but only just barely. I made $4.00. All but $40 or so was one time purchases, though, so I think I'll be okay in the future. I want to make some blankets before the Christmas show to add to the ornaments, hemp jewelry, and artwork. We'll see if that actually happens, though.
I'm on a break before my Fall quarter starts up in October. I plan on enjoying every minute of it by doing next to nothing outside my home. I might even get to read blank's stories and finish Blue Like Jazz! I wouldn't be offended if anyone had a good recommendation for intro's to other religions (aka: Buddhism for Dummies or something a little deeper). For now, though, I am off to bed.
Good night, all!