Now that my family has gone home, and we have time left today before we have to go back to work tomorrow... I find myself doing nothing. I could do all sorts of fun fabric stuff, cleaning, or getting some excersize outside, but I find myself sitting around, eating when I'm not hungry, and playing on the internet.
Strangely enough, I look forward to going back to work tomorrow. Just because I have no motivation, and there is always an adrenaline rush at work.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
tired
Today I worked a full 9 hours at the day job. Overtime is annoying to me. I worked so hard, and got so tired that I started making sloppy mistakes. Lucky me, I get to go in early tomorrow and work some more! I am very glad that I will be taking a mini vacation to spend time with family.
Speaking of family, my tie dye got tons of attention at the family reunion/b-day party on Sunday. Not only was I wearing my awesome shirt, but my aunt Marj wore every single tie dye item I have ever made her (except the winter scarf) and that drew even more attention to it. And of course, I had to give little bro a shirt for his b-day. Grandma says she will buy a couple purses like Marj has, but honestly, I can't charge her for it. If I were to make it anywhere close to covering the cost of my time, they'd be well over $100 each, and they are not high enough quality to go for that. I test drove one of my sewn bags, and it was terrible. It only lasted a few months before it started showing serious signs of wear. I could not ethically charge Grandma for that. They take forever to make, and I'm really not that good at sewing.
Anyway, I hope I get a little bit of time to make some stuff and maybe check out another art show this week. I know work will wear me out again tomorrow because all the big dogs are there for our celebratory steak cookout, which we earned for selling a bazillion cars last month. I am so worn out from it. And when all the big dogs are there, all the employees go brown nose with them and leave their work for others to do... I can't wait for my mini vacation to start!!!!!
Speaking of family, my tie dye got tons of attention at the family reunion/b-day party on Sunday. Not only was I wearing my awesome shirt, but my aunt Marj wore every single tie dye item I have ever made her (except the winter scarf) and that drew even more attention to it. And of course, I had to give little bro a shirt for his b-day. Grandma says she will buy a couple purses like Marj has, but honestly, I can't charge her for it. If I were to make it anywhere close to covering the cost of my time, they'd be well over $100 each, and they are not high enough quality to go for that. I test drove one of my sewn bags, and it was terrible. It only lasted a few months before it started showing serious signs of wear. I could not ethically charge Grandma for that. They take forever to make, and I'm really not that good at sewing.
Anyway, I hope I get a little bit of time to make some stuff and maybe check out another art show this week. I know work will wear me out again tomorrow because all the big dogs are there for our celebratory steak cookout, which we earned for selling a bazillion cars last month. I am so worn out from it. And when all the big dogs are there, all the employees go brown nose with them and leave their work for others to do... I can't wait for my mini vacation to start!!!!!
Saturday, June 9, 2007
nudge
Today was awesome.
First, I went to the Talbot Street Art Fair. I ended up lucky with the schedule at the day job, because I was closing. That means I had plenty of time to go exploring art stuff in the morning.
I had a great time at the art fair. I bought some earrings made out of dichroic glass. I also got to see how the vendors were set up, and get an idea for the quality of work. I was fairly impressed. I did see a couple of dye artists there, where they only decorated the clothing as opposed to sewing it. They were both very high quality (not neccessarily my style, but still quality). They were unique from most other dyers, and the designs were pleasing to the eye. There were even a few designs that I had to ponder for a minute to figure out how they made them. I even had to touch a few just so I could figure out what the materials were. It was very intriguing. It was also interesting, because I just got my Bruce Baker CDs in the mail this week, and I was comparing the behavior and setups of the vendors to the suggestions on the CDs. It made me realize what is interesting and what is boring, and what is intimidating, etc from a customer's point of view.
I would go as far as to say that Talbot Street would be a show I'd apply to once I have my act together. By that, I mean once I have a consistent style and set of slides. For now I'm mostly applying to non-juried shows, which are hardly profitable. Talbot Street had an big turn out. It was very crowded, and most of the customers were actually buying or seriously considering it. They were all piling in early. The show started at 10, I got there at 9:50 and it was already packed with people. When I get seriously into shows, I want my booth to be packed with interested customers like that. It was nice to see. Of course, it was also funny to see how vendors act when they aren't quite done setting up, and people are flooding in!
I went to the day job at 2pm, sporting my gorgeous new earrings. I got tons of compliments and EVERYONE noticed. Lots of people said, "you don't normally wear earrings, do you?" and then it led to a few conversations about where I got them, and why I'm so happy to wear them.
Then, after I ran a few deals, I met up with my boss for my file review. He hinted that I might be the next Store Champion, which is our company's version of employee of the month more or less. So, soon enough, I'll be getting a good parking space, and a prize... probably a gift card or something, but still, it will be awesome! And of course, my boss happened to mention that he knows I'm comfortable where I'm at... but if that ever changes, wink wink nudge nudge, to let him know. Basically, he wants to get me groomed for a promotion. I just told him what all I want to learn before I get to that stage. He agreed, and basically I overheard him telling another associate what all needs to be covered before that person can be promoted... and it was more or less my plan for myself. I'm thinking toward the end of this year, or early next year I'll ask about it and climb that ladder. Unless of course, my art career takes of.
It would appear that the stakes are getting higher and higher all the time for this major decision of where my career will go. Of course, it also gets more entertaining. Each field has it's promising aspects. The art thing is going to be fun, and I will finally know what it's like to be professional at it. I still consider myself to be a hobbyist in many ways, but like I said, once I get a consistent body of work, I'll apply to some good shows. Of course, also, I also have things to learn in my day job before that promotion hits... so I'm imagining both happening at around the same time.
On a side note, I also found out why I'm going to Kansas City next month. I am going to help out because they have a lot of new people, and only one manager. From what I understand, it's a big store too. I will be a leader in many ways, and it will be good experience. Also, since they only have one manager in the office... it is kind of shoving it in my face that our company is ready to promote as many people as quickly as they can get qualified to take it. This is very much the reason why I work there. I get so bored doing the same crap and never getting recognized for it. I am definately recognized now!
Well, I'm going to sign off for the night. Little bro's birthday party is tomorrow, and I have to be there, not to mention with my angry husband. He's angry because the party was supposed to be at our place, and my Grandma hijacked it. Woo hoo! A three year old's birthday party out in the middle of nowhere! Maybe I'll take my Bruce Baker CDs and a CD player with me in case I get bored...
PS. We got Dave's car back. It's fixed and it looks nice. It didn't really take a month. She was just kidding.
First, I went to the Talbot Street Art Fair. I ended up lucky with the schedule at the day job, because I was closing. That means I had plenty of time to go exploring art stuff in the morning.
I had a great time at the art fair. I bought some earrings made out of dichroic glass. I also got to see how the vendors were set up, and get an idea for the quality of work. I was fairly impressed. I did see a couple of dye artists there, where they only decorated the clothing as opposed to sewing it. They were both very high quality (not neccessarily my style, but still quality). They were unique from most other dyers, and the designs were pleasing to the eye. There were even a few designs that I had to ponder for a minute to figure out how they made them. I even had to touch a few just so I could figure out what the materials were. It was very intriguing. It was also interesting, because I just got my Bruce Baker CDs in the mail this week, and I was comparing the behavior and setups of the vendors to the suggestions on the CDs. It made me realize what is interesting and what is boring, and what is intimidating, etc from a customer's point of view.
I would go as far as to say that Talbot Street would be a show I'd apply to once I have my act together. By that, I mean once I have a consistent style and set of slides. For now I'm mostly applying to non-juried shows, which are hardly profitable. Talbot Street had an big turn out. It was very crowded, and most of the customers were actually buying or seriously considering it. They were all piling in early. The show started at 10, I got there at 9:50 and it was already packed with people. When I get seriously into shows, I want my booth to be packed with interested customers like that. It was nice to see. Of course, it was also funny to see how vendors act when they aren't quite done setting up, and people are flooding in!
I went to the day job at 2pm, sporting my gorgeous new earrings. I got tons of compliments and EVERYONE noticed. Lots of people said, "you don't normally wear earrings, do you?" and then it led to a few conversations about where I got them, and why I'm so happy to wear them.
Then, after I ran a few deals, I met up with my boss for my file review. He hinted that I might be the next Store Champion, which is our company's version of employee of the month more or less. So, soon enough, I'll be getting a good parking space, and a prize... probably a gift card or something, but still, it will be awesome! And of course, my boss happened to mention that he knows I'm comfortable where I'm at... but if that ever changes, wink wink nudge nudge, to let him know. Basically, he wants to get me groomed for a promotion. I just told him what all I want to learn before I get to that stage. He agreed, and basically I overheard him telling another associate what all needs to be covered before that person can be promoted... and it was more or less my plan for myself. I'm thinking toward the end of this year, or early next year I'll ask about it and climb that ladder. Unless of course, my art career takes of.
It would appear that the stakes are getting higher and higher all the time for this major decision of where my career will go. Of course, it also gets more entertaining. Each field has it's promising aspects. The art thing is going to be fun, and I will finally know what it's like to be professional at it. I still consider myself to be a hobbyist in many ways, but like I said, once I get a consistent body of work, I'll apply to some good shows. Of course, also, I also have things to learn in my day job before that promotion hits... so I'm imagining both happening at around the same time.
On a side note, I also found out why I'm going to Kansas City next month. I am going to help out because they have a lot of new people, and only one manager. From what I understand, it's a big store too. I will be a leader in many ways, and it will be good experience. Also, since they only have one manager in the office... it is kind of shoving it in my face that our company is ready to promote as many people as quickly as they can get qualified to take it. This is very much the reason why I work there. I get so bored doing the same crap and never getting recognized for it. I am definately recognized now!
Well, I'm going to sign off for the night. Little bro's birthday party is tomorrow, and I have to be there, not to mention with my angry husband. He's angry because the party was supposed to be at our place, and my Grandma hijacked it. Woo hoo! A three year old's birthday party out in the middle of nowhere! Maybe I'll take my Bruce Baker CDs and a CD player with me in case I get bored...
PS. We got Dave's car back. It's fixed and it looks nice. It didn't really take a month. She was just kidding.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
good, bad, and ugly!
Well, this week has certainly been eventful! I dyed, cut and sewed some awesome shirts, and I'm very proud! I think the designs I made could be the start of a series with mesh, because it is so forgiving, and the potential to create varaitions on it is amazing!
I am also excited because I ordered the Bruce Baker CDs. They are supposed to be very helpful for artists and craftspeople.
In other exciting news from the car dealership, I might be going on another business trip. I love those, because I enjoy maids cleaning up after me for a week, as well as the fact that I get to eat out all the time on the company's dime! It's way fun.
The bad news, and yes UGLY news, is that the dealership wrecked my husbands car. I had brought it in for service, and the service consultant backed it into a pole. Dave was hella mad at first, but they are fixing it for us, and they gave us a loaner car to drive. The bad news is that it's a Ford Taurus (ugh) that they loaned us and he's going to drive my pretty car while I drive the boat! The dang Taurus drives like a bus. It's hard to speed up, slow down or turn. I hate it! Dave is driving around my car which has butterfly seat covers! He doesn't care though. My car is actually kind of nice. Of course, his car will probably be tied up for a MONTH while getting fixed.
And of course, I forgot to empty it, so all the tennis rackets, rollerblades, etc in his trunk will be tied up for that month too. For 1/3 of this glorious summer, he will be bored to death. What fun!
I am also excited because I ordered the Bruce Baker CDs. They are supposed to be very helpful for artists and craftspeople.
In other exciting news from the car dealership, I might be going on another business trip. I love those, because I enjoy maids cleaning up after me for a week, as well as the fact that I get to eat out all the time on the company's dime! It's way fun.
The bad news, and yes UGLY news, is that the dealership wrecked my husbands car. I had brought it in for service, and the service consultant backed it into a pole. Dave was hella mad at first, but they are fixing it for us, and they gave us a loaner car to drive. The bad news is that it's a Ford Taurus (ugh) that they loaned us and he's going to drive my pretty car while I drive the boat! The dang Taurus drives like a bus. It's hard to speed up, slow down or turn. I hate it! Dave is driving around my car which has butterfly seat covers! He doesn't care though. My car is actually kind of nice. Of course, his car will probably be tied up for a MONTH while getting fixed.
And of course, I forgot to empty it, so all the tennis rackets, rollerblades, etc in his trunk will be tied up for that month too. For 1/3 of this glorious summer, he will be bored to death. What fun!
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