The last two weeks have been unbelievably hectic and I'm only now finding the space to sit down and actually relax. Hence being a bit slow to blog about it.
On Wednesday, I decided I'd been big and brave enough by myself and met up with Nicola, my art mentor for some gentle hand holding and reassurance. I'm glad I did. She reminded me of how far I've come, complimented me on the quality of the work, its presentation and my preparation. Perhaps more importantly, we talked about my scheme of work next week and for the next month. It was crucial for me not to get to this weekend and fall flat after the event. It seems I worry and stress unnecessarily. The self-inflicted pressure is counter-productive. May's objective is to lighten up a bit. To take more breaks. To breathe more deeply.
That probably tells you my state of mind Thursday morning. Poor Dave, I volunteered him to babysit me as I waited for the gallery to open. Happily, I was not first in the queue, I was thi…
Optimistic that you will fly or that you'll have to stay another week or so?
ReplyDeleteAm posting plans for hot air baloon kit.
ReplyDeletez ~ I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll fly out next Sunday. That we have to stay is a done deal.
ReplyDeletedave ~ thanks. Though I hope you realise I'm rubbish at following instructions.
No vulcanos in Trinidad?
ReplyDeleteI think they're sending the Navy to collect you - so you get a free cruise thrown in!
ReplyDeleteBe good if you get on a frigate.
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mago ~ there are volcanos here, mud ones. In the central part of the islands. Good for the skin apparently.
ReplyDeletems scarlet ~ now you're talking! Haven't had the pleasure of sailors yet.
...just behave yourself if they come for you!
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ms scarlet ~ I always behave...badly. ;-)
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