I've made it into the Favorite 15% three times. Here's hoping to actually place.
But even if I never do, the experience and exposure are well worth the effort.
And of course, there is the work being held for the solo show next year, which must be inventoried and stored carefully.
So how is "Coffee and Delayed Gratification" connected to comfort?
Coffee, especially a good strong dark roast, calms me.
Whenever Wes and I have had to put off going somewhere or purchasing something we wanted, because other things were more needful or pressing, we would look at one another and say,
"It's only delayed gratification. It'll come when the time is right."
My point?
I asked for this level of busy when I set out on my creative journey. It took years of hard work and uncertainty to get to a place where work is flying out of the studio.
Success tomorrow is not guaranteed, so I will thoroughly enjoy this while it lasts.
And I'll start each day with birdsong, a grateful prayer, and a cup of good strong coffee.
Make mine dark roast, please.
Jan
P.S. I think we need a story break soon. I can feel a new one brewing right now.
