Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Admitting

Admitting you can't do something can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. I have never believed that I couldn't do something. I still don't believe it. But there comes a point when you have to admit that maybe, with the limits of time and energy, you can't do something.

This is the place I find myself lodged this week.

I have several projects in my queue:
  • Finish my novel before World Fantasy (Nov 1) 
  • Make my Halloween Costume (Oct 27) 
  • Make my fall jacket--Cream Corduroy, 3/4 sleeve with over sized collar by Colette Patterns (which I hoped to wear on Oct 31st) 
  • Finish sewing buttons on my Asymmetrical Purple Pinstripe 40s dress. (Oct 31) 
  • Piece and sew my Mustard 40s dress (Oct 26) 
Of those projects, only one needs to get done and that is to finish my novel. Yet I find myself completely distracted by all my sewing projects.

Last night, as I sat surrounded by little pieces of fabric, the brown tissue of the patterns and what was left of my willpower, I made the call. I will not be finishing the Halloween costume. I will not be working on the jacket. I MAY finish the Mustard dress but it's okay if I don't.

It's not okay if I don't finish the book. Just like that, priorities have been set.

Still, the unfinished projects haunt and taunt me. So know, if I can (meaning if I can do without a couple more hours of sleep here and there) I will finish the Jacket at least.....

PS: Did I mention I overslept last night? Methinks I push myself too hard....
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2 comments:

  1. We are so much alike...only my other projects don't usually involve sewing. ;)

    I constantly have to remind myself to WRITE FIRST. In fact, you've inspired me (shamed me?) into doing that for the rest of this snowy day.

    Know that there will be hot chocolate involved!

    Hugs.

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  2. This month, I havd 2 dresses, a jacket, a halloween costume and a novel to complete. I completed one dress. And it doesn't even fit the way I'd like it to.....which bums me out (because I really loved the fabric).

    Next month I focus on writing first. No projects, just writing. I shamed myself, Heidi!

    Good luck and go for the extra marshmallows.....

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