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I've gotten to be kind of (a lot) prideful about some things. It's funny how I can go along through most of my life not thinking I've got an ounce of pride about anything, then wake up one day and see how wrong I was. I feel like I'm a really weird mix of self-loathing and vanity. I feel like I'm not really making sense. That's ok, it makes sense to me.
Emotions are dumb.
I think I'm done here.
Emotions are dumb.
I think I'm done here.
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It's kind of a manic Monday at work, but my supervisor left at noon and will be out until I'm gone. It's a little quieter and more peaceful here without him (we're the only two in the downstairs office). I need his approval for some things, but I think I'd rather defer those situations to tomorrow and revel in his absence for a day. Don't get me wrong, he's a good guy and we get along! Sometimes I feel like this with him:
Why didn't anybody go hiking with me?! 
Seriously, though, it was great. I would have stayed longer had I not made plans to visit some friends near the end of the game yesterday.
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Why didn't anybody go hiking with me?! Seriously, though, it was great. I would have stayed longer had I not made plans to visit some friends near the end of the game yesterday.
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Siberian, those are some beautiful pictures! Reminds me of the outskirts of Hobbiton (from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings).
Los Angeles, haha. A surrounding suburb, anyway. It's about as magical as my left index finger (not very), but there are a few spots worth retreating to. I accidentally stumbled across a Zen Buddhist reservation looking for this place.
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Siberian, those are some beautiful pictures! Reminds me of the outskirts of Hobbiton (from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings).
Sounds a lot like the advice that goes around in the Singles forum (i.e. stop looking for a mate).
I've done two things within the last few days that got me out of my comfort zone:
1. As most here know, I am an instrumental musician. I also sing in a community choir just to be well-rounded as a musician. We do a cabaret show every year. Today, I auditioned for a couple small solos; "I've Grown Accustomed to her Face" from My Fair Lady, and "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from Les Mis. I have a horrible sore throat and cracked several notes, but they might take that I am sick into consideration. I am not comfortable singing solos at all, so I am kind of forcing myself to grow a bit here. Some of the competition was really good, but I think I nailed the triplets. We'll see the outcome.
2. I put my stained glass piece up for sale at the studio. I've seen comparable works for $80-$90. I think $60-$80 is a reasonable range for my piece, but the owner encourages us to "price to sell" so it's on sale for $45, which is about triple the cost of materials. I'll look at more formulas and adjust my prices accordingly as I get more used to this.
I had been uncomfortable with selling my stuff because I saw all the flaws in my soldering, wire work, etc.. With this last piece, my technique improved a bit. But what really convinced me (and this is going to sound horrible of me) was seeing an acquaintance's glass work. She made a piece based off a pattern with a lot of rookie mistakes in cutting the pieces, foiling, soldering... it had about the same amount of glass as mine, which is my own design and not somebody else's pattern, but she was selling it for $100 and shipping it to a customer in Florida. I've also looked in antique shops and fairs and can tell that my work is better than some, and not as good as others. So, silently tearing apart this person's work made me feel better about my own. I have to think about that some.
Anyway, auditioning and putting my stuff on display for others to tear apart (but hopefully buy!) are two big steps out of my comfort zone! We'll see what becomes of it.
1. As most here know, I am an instrumental musician. I also sing in a community choir just to be well-rounded as a musician. We do a cabaret show every year. Today, I auditioned for a couple small solos; "I've Grown Accustomed to her Face" from My Fair Lady, and "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from Les Mis. I have a horrible sore throat and cracked several notes, but they might take that I am sick into consideration. I am not comfortable singing solos at all, so I am kind of forcing myself to grow a bit here. Some of the competition was really good, but I think I nailed the triplets. We'll see the outcome.
2. I put my stained glass piece up for sale at the studio. I've seen comparable works for $80-$90. I think $60-$80 is a reasonable range for my piece, but the owner encourages us to "price to sell" so it's on sale for $45, which is about triple the cost of materials. I'll look at more formulas and adjust my prices accordingly as I get more used to this.
I had been uncomfortable with selling my stuff because I saw all the flaws in my soldering, wire work, etc.. With this last piece, my technique improved a bit. But what really convinced me (and this is going to sound horrible of me) was seeing an acquaintance's glass work. She made a piece based off a pattern with a lot of rookie mistakes in cutting the pieces, foiling, soldering... it had about the same amount of glass as mine, which is my own design and not somebody else's pattern, but she was selling it for $100 and shipping it to a customer in Florida. I've also looked in antique shops and fairs and can tell that my work is better than some, and not as good as others. So, silently tearing apart this person's work made me feel better about my own. I have to think about that some.
Anyway, auditioning and putting my stuff on display for others to tear apart (but hopefully buy!) are two big steps out of my comfort zone! We'll see what becomes of it.
Good for you, for auditioning AND selling some of your work! I know how painful it can be to put something you worked hard on and are proud of up for sale, especially "priced to sell". It's worth so much more to the artist sometimes! I hope that as time goes on you'll be able to up the value on your work, selling on-line or in art shows for more. I think you are talented and your work is definitely upper-price worthy!
Let us know how the auditions officially turn out! I hope you get what you're hoping for!
Let us know how the auditions officially turn out! I hope you get what you're hoping for!