What People Want

I've been enrolled in a mug and bowl class at ABtech to get continuing ed classes to keep my citification up. I love this teacher Becca Floyd. She's funny and flexible and strict at the same time . . . anyway, so I've been making a bunch of mugs. I brought some home to complete the handles because I was too hungry to stay and do them in class. When I uncovered them to let them dry, my kids were like, "Mom, did you make these? They are great!" (I tried to include a photo of all of the mugs together but couldn't figure out how to get the photo from my phone to this new computer to this blog) They sounded like they were shock. As though after almost 25 years of working at the wheel I couldn't make a mug. It was a sweet compliment but it was very telling to me how the world thinks. I'm sure I could bust out tons of mugs (this dozen I'm referring to took no time one morning in class) and actually sell more and even make more money than Kung Fu Clay does right now. I'm simply not called to do them. I'm here for something else and I can't resist it even when I try. It's a hard place to be. So, do I want to appeal to the masses or make what I'm passionate about. For now, at the advice of the wonderful Becca Floyd, I will explore face mugs to bring something different to the table. Hopefully I will figure this phone/photo thing out so I can give updates of all the work in progress.

What a wonderful day! Honestly, I needed wonderful day and I got one. I didn't get a ton done in my studio - probably let my mugs get too dry for handles but started off on a field trip with Jake's class and then did a little dress shopping (yes, you heard me right - dresses) for myself at the Dillards out at the Biltmore Sq Mall (my mom has been telling me to hit this place for years and I kept not getting there but the field trip was right next door at the health adventure so I decided to take a few moments for myself. I never do things like this and I totally scored on several super cute and super cheap dresses. I then met mom for a quick lunch and then mailed my first package to the UK. We'll see if it arrives safely and how long it takes. Very exciting. I then took the kids to Hot Springs to soak in a tub (Wednesdays locals get $10 off!!!!) It was simply gorgeous weather and we laughed and had so much fun - really felt like we were bonding. There as been so much negative energy in this house that getting out and being silly is just what the doctor ordered!! So it's late but I think I'm going to peel myself off this computer and make a few guys before bed to make up for my lost time and then off to sleep.