Hi. My News Years resolutions or one of them is to be a better blogger, lol!If you have been following my wee blog then you will have read that I'm struggling with confidence issues at the moment, so much so that I packed up all my beads and tools and got my husband to stash them away in the loft :o(
BUT, they have been brought back out and I have a couple of days off and am going to devote them to being creative. The support I have received in this moment of crisis from my digital friends has been amazing and so unexpected.
Jo from Gem Heaven is my angel, who is always propping me up, thank you Jo and I'm not going to let Miss Tight Knickers' jealously get the better of me ;o)
And, a flickr friend who pointed out that I haven't lost my creativity but that I'm hiding from it, kisses to you......how right you are!
There are a few bits of jewellery on my Flickr gallery to look at, it has taken me ages to get the courage to post them, it took me ages to get the courage to go back into Flickr at all, I know it sounds silly.
Creativity wasn't the only area for my lost confidence...... talking to people, going for a meal with my boys or friends, driving and getting petrol, I even welshed out on the company Christmas do this year.......all because of one persons throw away comment.
So, another New Years resolution is to be a little less sensitive and learn to stand up for myself a little better! Yeah right, I'm 46, bit late me thinks.........
xxx
6 comments:
Oh, Mandie, I was wondering where you'd gone off to - now my heart hurts for you!!
Here's my thoughts: people say stupid things, either because they themselves are insecure or nasty or mean-spirited or hateful. Don't let that kind of energy into your life!! Don't listen to the naysayers, because it's a waste of your time and energy - nothing good will ever come out of their mouths.
Your work is GOOD. Don't give up!
Hi Brandi, its so good to talk to everyone again, unbelievably GOOD!
I agree with you but at the time it just tore me apart, she really isn't a nice person and I should have bitten back but I hate confrontation of any kind. Anyway, she ain't going to get to me!
xxx
Y'know this makes me so sad and really mad as well. I know there are times when something someone says just echoes over and over again in our heads. But your jewelry truly is beautiful! Maybe simply crafting for yourself, without the idea of anyone else liking it, will serve you better for a while. I don't know. I just wish people weren't so needlessly cruel. And whatever it was she said - she was wrong!
Good to have you back and a happy belated New Year. Your jewellery is gorgeous so please keep at it.
I am beginning to realise that some people say things and don't realise how hurtful they are being and how much their words smart - I have a "friend" like that, she can be tough going :)
Don't forget all the good people out there who don't drain your energy. I am convinced that there are holes in peoples lives who have to be so catty and spitful.
I hope 2009 is a good year for you as I am sure it will be - will pop to flickr once it's playing ball again to see your new pieces - I can't wait. Vxx
Hi Manda,
Hey, glad you're back - I missed your blog and your jewellery. I have been in a similar situation and in the end I had to write the person a polite but truthful e-mail to get it off my chest. Hang in there girl !!
Vicky
A really big big big thank you to you all for such support :o) I really appreciate it!
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