But this week the builders finish, today my investment project arrived (more later) and I have had a really good weekend in terms of work. Last friday I met with my new little support group and had a chance to discuss aspects of the job, and of my own guilts etc. All of which have helped lift my mood and the world feels more manageable again.
The Investment Project - last week I was getting some of my fused glass ready for the Art Festival at one of my churches this weekend, I knew I needed to get time booked at the studio to do the repeat pieces I was commissioned for when the 2nd church member saw the piece someone else had bagged. I idlely wondered how much and how far away the dream of having my own kiln would be - and several googles later it had gone from £1500 to £800 as I found one that was big enough to do all sorts of exciting things but cheap enough to run off a regular plug, and with £100 off, but limited stock.
A few days of shall I shan't I - not actually having £800 - and with the offer to delay my car repayments to the Bank of Mum & Dad for a bit, I took the plunge.
With the microwave kiln, materials and tools - including now the 'real' kiln Manse Crafts has had an investment of getting on for £1500. I may need to take a bigger cost cut when selling for church funds in the future - at least til I pay this off. But it is something that gives me pleasure, enables me to be creative and fully me, and for now I feel that I am worth it. I don't have to be the perfect minister who has done all the things I should have in order to 'earn' my down time treats - even if I need reminding of that sometimes, ok lots of times!!
Anyway - I'm back! I'm positive, and I have a shiny new toy to play with, and once the builders finish I may even manage to bring some order to this place, between cardboard boxes and bits of wood....
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