I knew it was going to be a strange day when I was pecked on my head by a flying bird (looked like a magpie) while walking to work.. a man passing by told me that that same bird is known to do that to pedestrians walking around in that area.. so for those of you who live in Melbourne, look out for the magpie on the corner of Spring and Lonsdale street! It hurts!
Today I have had very mixed feelings. I was very productive in my 'corporate job' today, having just taken over a new role temporarily and facing a very steep learning curve, I feel that I achieved and learnt so much today.. then as I left work my thoughts turned to knitting during my half hour train ride, and how I was looking forward to my daily dose of craft (I am now making a beanie for my little girl).. I was also notified that I have been accepted to hold a stall with craft hatch on August 8th, to be held at Federation Square. It will be a childhood theme which is right up my alley.. thank you Adelle for sharing this lovely market with me.. I'm a bit excited :) THEN I started to doubt myself.. Will Little Madam become what I would love it to become? Why do people love my designs but not necessarily buy? When do I know if this will work? Am I doing too much??
... which is why my favourite page on any small business website is the 'About Us' page.. I find unspoken support, encouragement and comfort when I read about the people behind small businesses, especially crafty working mums.. we are all wearing multiple hats, the career hat, the mum hat, the wife hat and the 'follow my dream' hat, not to mention all the other little things we do to keep the home sane.. our journeys are the same, we're in the same boat and that's what keeps me going.. so maybe I'll just continue taking each day as it comes..
Sometimes my only comfort is that at least I know, that no matter what the day is like, it ends with me reading to my lovely little girl in her room and singing her to sleep.. she is so lovely, I could just stare at her all day.. now she has a new word every day, whether it is in Chinese, English or Turkish - or a mix of all three.. at least I know she is learning..
Goodnight everyone.. x
What a fabulous piece of writing. It is the daily struggle of us working Mums with our own business. It's really hard, but oh so rewarding.
ReplyDeleteYour coats are simply fabulous!