So here’s the thing. I’m having a little fit of pique these days and it’s frustrating me to no end. I can’t seem to motivate myself to do anything more than the bare basics of survival. You know, eating, some sleeping (not enough, of course), keeping my abode clear of dust bunnies, and earning a living. My writing has come to a standstill, and that’s even counting e-mails to people, commenting on blogs I might have time to read, and responding to comments on my blog, much less blogging or writing for pure pleasure. It’s a disgrace and I feel like Dobby, wanting to beat myself about the head and neck for not living up to my potential.
Dobby is not living up to his potential. Dobby must punish himself!
What can lift me up? I know ~ this weekend I’ll be at the Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival showing my wares. I’m really looking forward to it, and I have a lot of candles, drink charms and magnets to show the world. And don’t even doubt the whole world will be there. It’s a great show with a ton of artists and a whole bunch of local wineries offering samples of their delicious wines. I even got a haircut for the event!
Hannah’s Bend Park during the Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival. So much fun!
I’m looking forward to hobnobbing with customers and fellow vendors, eating some good food and listening to music. I’ll go into the weekend with a spectacular attitude that will ground me into my crafty business. When that happens everything else seems to fall into place. Who wouldn’t be energized by a weekend in a beautiful park by the river, meandering along a path of lovely artwork and delightful wines? Plus, I know spending some time close up with my products and the people who enjoy them (and will hopefully buy them) will give me a boost of energy to push me out of my funk. I’ll have more energy than I’ve had in a while and will be free once again ~ I’ll feel like Dobby, getting his sock to freedom.
Auntie B's Wax 
Hey, we all get into a funk sometimes! And having something to look forward to coming up is a great way to get over it, hope the Festival is fabulous and you return with renewed energy! 🙂
Thanks, Vanessa. I’m sure when festival day arrives I’ll forget all about my funk!
I hate being in the kind of malaise you’re describing…but I think sometimes it’s what we need, and our minds and bodies just kind of shut down until we’ve achieved it. I hope so! I’m finding myself with more energy now and actually getting quite a bit done…after a funk I wondered if I’d ever come out of. Good luck and have fun at the festival!
Hopefully you’re right. It seems like sometimes I just wind down like a clock, and when I get bored of being so lethargic in body and mind I automatically wind myself up again and everything is fine. I’m glad all is well and productive with you!
I hope you feel revived and energized. I get the doldrums often, so I know what you mean. Looking forward to something is important. Having it turn out the way you hope is critical.
I’ll be posting something about my Artists’ Market experience. It was kind of a bust. I’m disappointed. So much work and then, blah. 😐 That’s not what’s good for the doldrums,right?
I’m sorry the Artists’ Market wasn’t what you’d hoped, but I’m looking forward to hearing about it. It sounds like we both need our get-up-and-go. Let’s just set our minds to it!
Good idea. You try and I will!
It might be something in the universal air Sara. I have been in a slump for a few weeks. Tomorrow I will try again. If we turn up at our seat and just start something always comes. Sick kids, no sleep and a cold does not help. I sit by the fire and say tomorrow and we know where that gets us. Heres to finding our muses once more. Enjoy the festivities.
I hope things turn around for you, Kath. Let’s have a toast to brighter days – we know they’re right around the corner!