Well - this week has been super duper chaotic...but you guys know me - the more chaotic, the more "normal" I feel. So - I went to the fabulous Books-A-Million this week and looked at thousands of very overpriced books. I am super frugal - so I took notes in my phone on what I wanted. I found a book - it was one of those things where it jumped out and said "HELLO - ARE YOU SEEING ME?" So I picked it up and the title is "Refuse to Choose - Use all of your interests, passions, and hobbies to create the life and career of your dreams". Am I thrilled - um I would say YES! I started reading this book thinking there was something terribly wrong with me. I started crafting back in 2005 - I made dog collars and I produced hand-made dog shampoos and perfume sprays that were safe for the pups. The going got tough and I got interested in something else, so I quit and started something else. Let me give you a description of my past job history, you will love this...
-sandwich artist
-bank teller
-receptionist
-administrative assistant
-administrative assistant of special projects
-executive assistant
-loan processor
-mastercard approval manager
-account manager
-time share salesman
-cosmetologist at 4 different salons
-Drive thru lady (not fun...this was short lived)
I am sure I am forgetting some...I mean it...this is serious guys. I am 29 years old. I am starting school soon, I am running a chicken farm, I am a doll maker and designer, I am the Prim Doll Studio Coordinator for CDA, I am the founder and member of ACOL, I am a mother, and a domestic house lady too...soooooooo....do you think I am crazy?
Well - I sure did for a long time. I would start something because it sounded good, when I got good at it I got bored and moved on to the next thing...thank God I am not bored being a mother!!! Haha...
This book says I am not crazy. It says there are lots of people in the world just like me and we all think that we are crazy until we read this book. I now have a definition. Jess is what they call a "Scanner". Let me tell you what that is. Barbara Sher (the author of Refuse to Choose) states that a Scanner loves to read and write, to fix and invent things, to design projects and businesses, to cook and sing, and to create the perfect dinner party. Barbara doesn't use the word "or" because Scanners don't love to do one thing or another, they like to do all of these things simultaneously. To Scanners the world is like a big candy store full of fascinating opportunities and all they want is to reach out and stuff their pockets. The problem is Scanners are starving in the candy store because the believe that they are only allowed to pursue one path. That is what society has shown them. This book is going to help me organize all of my crazy tangents and simplify my life all the while doing the things I love. Now I am stoked guys...I am also happy that not everyone thinks the Jess is completely off her rocker!!!
Ok - let me tell you what I have been up to. I had a vision of a tiny angel doll with wings. I wanted to coffee stain her and I knew what she looked like in my head. But when I made her - she was a ballerina. Go figure. These things always happen to me. The dolls really create themselves!
Here she is - Little Bella Tiny Dancer. She has already been adopted, but I did something special for you....
I created a PATTERN! Go here to Etsy to purchase it. She is only 6" tall. Here is the fun part. She is 1 piece! No sewing arms, legs and head to the body...you just sew it up and stuff her...sounds great huh!?
I also finished this little itsy bitsy girl and sent her to her new home...
Now - Chicken time...
Look what hatched down the little dirt lane...
A new baby...
I went out to the chicken coop last night...this is what I said to those lazy silkie girls. "Look ladies...I feed you, clean your pen, make sure you have fresh water, give you steak and baked potatoes as snacks, and what do you do for me? Well, NOTHING...I want to see some eggs in here girls..."
This morning, I went to let them out and there was a teeny little silkie egg in the corner. It was one of my new girls and it was their very first egg...It is in the incubator. I will let you know in 21 days if we have a new chickie friend with an afro!
Ok - I am babbling today...I have LOTS of dolls to make. I think I am going to sew up a bunch of ballerina bodies and watch Merlin on the couch...
OHHHHHHHHHHHHH - how could I forget. Guess who I met today...I don't know if you know him or not...Kurt Angle! He is an olympic gold medalist and a HUGE Wrestling Superstar! Look at the pics! Paulie, Kaeli, Chase and I all got autographed pictures. We also met Crimson. He is a new TNA wrestler...he is smoking...shhhhh don't tell Paul I said that - haha - even standing next to the hottie with the body my sweet Paulie is still the sun in my sky! Awwwww - I gagged a little - that was corny...haha.
Love you guys - I am off to do some serious stuffin'
XOXO Jessie Wessie
Well Jess I feel ya and I may just have to get that book also as I am really bad at sticking to just one thing and tend to always find new interest. As you can see I have finally decided to start using my real name Patty instead of my nickname I have had for years Trish and I think it finally fits after all of these years...LOL I to have had many jobs and cosmetologist and nail artist was one of mine also just was not for me and I was a chef in numerous resturants and many more career choices I never really felt wre me. Anyway you are so right in so many ways here and on to the new dolly I to was going to design a little angel and the thought of a tiny ballerina was in my head also. When I saw your new littl dancer I decided to get it as it is so cute. My angel will probably apear closer to the holidays maybe?? Oh well I wish you luck in all of your life choices and will be checking back often for more of your cuties to arrive ok :o)
ReplyDeletep.s. my daughter is a huge wrestling fan also. I only watch when I can see Randy Ortin :o)
Patty (aka Trish)