i’m going through some things over here, and i have to apologize, but things around here are going to be changing. i started blogging in 2010 when i graduated from school. i lost access to the ceramics studio and felt i had no where to turn to let out my creativity. so blogging became my outlet. today, i have a bitchin’ studio down in my basement, and orders are coming in. and fast! i’m having a hard time balancing all of the tasks at hand, and that’s a hard thing to admit. i want to be able to do it all, but i realize i’m coming up short. i actually can’t do it all. not right now at least.
this afternoon i was glazing pottery and listening/half-watching an episode of Parks and Recreation when a Mr. Ron Swanson said something that really struck a chord. “never half-ass two things. whole-ass one thing.”
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i am first and foremost a ceramic artist. that does not mean i’m not a blogger, but my heart is in it for the clay, and that is where i have to focus my efforts. while my business is gaining momentum and things are starting to fall into place. i have to commit myself to my ceramics.
this doesn’t mean i won’t be blogging. i’ll still be here, but i can’t commit as much of myself to my blog as i have been. i’m sorry for that. but i’m trying to remind myself how great it feels to be selling work consistently. i’m happy guys.
i love this blog. i attribute any and all of my success to starting this blog. i just wanted to clue you in on my random absences.
photos by kaley cornett
8 comments :
so glad you are able to focus on your passion! some people take blogging a bit too seriously. i say, live a little, then blog about it later
Erica, thank you for the words of encouragement! I definitely realized I was taking things too seriously and I’m so ready to slow down a bit. my new mantra: live a little, then blog about it. Thanks!!!
Congratulations on your success! You need to be true to you and do what is best. Keep working hard!
Thank you Lindsay! it is SO exciting to realize I might be closer than I thought to making my career dreams and goals happen!
What a great quote! You know I’ve been going through some similar things lately, and it’s great and self-empowering when you realize that you sometimes just can’t handle it all. Congrats on stepping up and making changes for your personal sanity and your passions, you’re doing amazing!
go girl!!! i’m so happy that you’re finding success with what you really love.
Emily, your new blog looks lovely! I completely understand where your coming from. It’s hard to be a regular blogger if you plan to get anything else done! M<any wishes of success in both ceramics and blogging!
hi sarah!! thanks for the kind words and encouragement. someday when i’m able to quit my day job, i feel like i’ll be able to devote much more of myself to the blog. that’s my dream anyway….