I was quite disturbed yesterday when I got to thinking about how put upon I have been. I was given a piece of jewelry to fix, then was volunteered for a huge job at my daughter's school. I already have a Tuesday obligation at Brendan's school and the "job" at Audrey's school is to take photographs of
every child in the preschool. I didn't count how many kids, that would have added fuel to the fire.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy being able to help at both schools or volunteering to fix other's jewelry. You know there is a big "BUT" coming so here it is. I work from home. I make jewelry as a business. This is the year I am putting it all out there to be profitable. That means, I have roughly 15 hours without children a week, not counting after they go to sleep. I love my work and think about it even if I am not actively making pretties. I want to have my hands dirty with metals or dyes or enamels. But, I feel crappy about saying, "no" to volunteering. It feels like I am being selfish. So, is it okay to be selfish? Yes.
No more fixing jewelry for others, excluding of course, my mother. I will say "no" to the next huge task at either school. I have about 20 items that I need to photograph and add to my Etsy shop. I have to say, "yes" to my business. I have to put time, energy, and creative thought towards my business if it is to soar. I have purchased the book,
I'd Rather be in the Studio, by Alyson B Stanfield | art biz coach (
http://artbizcoach.com) and have downloaded some Etsy videos to focus on my businesses goals and how to obtain them. This is scary, but if I am to do what I absolutely love to do, I must take action and believe in my dream.
I want my adorable children to see me give it my all. I want them to believe in themselves and to work at what they LOVE to do. Don't you want that for yourself and the ones you love?
Beautiful enamel covers the base heart pendant and a silverplated on nickel heart cut from a vintage tray has love to run stamped on its surface. The love to run heart is textured and colored with iris guilders paste. It is sealed with renaissance wax to keep the color.The silverplate has been sanded off in some places and the gold colored nickel peaks through. 
