This time last week I had planned a really fantastic new post - great topic, bullet points, lessons learned, motivation, etc. etc. A real Hoo-Rah post. Yeah. Shoulda wrote it at the time, 'cause it's a week later, and I can't even remember what I did yesterday morning. Wah wah.
So, we all know I've been trying to make a go of my face painting as an actual business here in NYC. Last weekend I had super high hopes, but the weather was completely awful and dashed my dreams. I was extremely discouraged and upset. Making your own business is hard - one of the hardest things I've ever done. But I realized I would still rather have been sitting there at the festival in the rain, trying my darndest to make my dream come to life, than working for someone else where I wasn't completely happy. We only live once - shouldn't we at least pursue happiness? Not just let ourselves sit back and settle into something that isn't what we truly desire just because it's "easier"? I think so. At least I'm going to keep pushing. I KNOW there's a living to be made with my painting skills, here in NYC of all places.
So, we all know I've been trying to make a go of my face painting as an actual business here in NYC. Last weekend I had super high hopes, but the weather was completely awful and dashed my dreams. I was extremely discouraged and upset. Making your own business is hard - one of the hardest things I've ever done. But I realized I would still rather have been sitting there at the festival in the rain, trying my darndest to make my dream come to life, than working for someone else where I wasn't completely happy. We only live once - shouldn't we at least pursue happiness? Not just let ourselves sit back and settle into something that isn't what we truly desire just because it's "easier"? I think so. At least I'm going to keep pushing. I KNOW there's a living to be made with my painting skills, here in NYC of all places.
I learned a lot this weekend. Here's a smattering in no particular order:
1. I know some of the truly best and most supportive people.
2. Rain is a bitch.
3. Friends make the passing time more enjoyable.
4. Reality often doesn't live up to expectations.
5. People love my work and are impressed with my speed, even when I think a line wasn't quite perfect, or the kid moved so the design got a little messed up. They don't view my work like I do. They LOVE it!
6. I definitely may have made a mistake buying the tent I did. I can't handle it by myself. I got lucky these past two festivals having friends around to help out, but as I've just broken even I wouldn't be able to afford to pay someone to help me. Definitely need to rethink this area.
7. I need to have persistence.
8. Pride isn't everything.
9. I suck at talking to people/drawing them in. Seriously, guys. I am god-damn awful.
10. I will not give up yet.
If you're not already a fan, check out my Jubilee Face Painting Facebook Page to keep up with the latest news, festival dates, pictures, etc. :)
In other news:
1. I know some of the truly best and most supportive people.
2. Rain is a bitch.
3. Friends make the passing time more enjoyable.
4. Reality often doesn't live up to expectations.
5. People love my work and are impressed with my speed, even when I think a line wasn't quite perfect, or the kid moved so the design got a little messed up. They don't view my work like I do. They LOVE it!
6. I definitely may have made a mistake buying the tent I did. I can't handle it by myself. I got lucky these past two festivals having friends around to help out, but as I've just broken even I wouldn't be able to afford to pay someone to help me. Definitely need to rethink this area.
7. I need to have persistence.
8. Pride isn't everything.
9. I suck at talking to people/drawing them in. Seriously, guys. I am god-damn awful.
10. I will not give up yet.
If you're not already a fan, check out my Jubilee Face Painting Facebook Page to keep up with the latest news, festival dates, pictures, etc. :)
In other news:
I can't believe The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota opens a week from today!! So much to do, but the show is coming together wonderfully, and I'm very excited to be part of this terrific new show.
We are only $380 away from our goal! Go HERE to help support this fantastic new MOO-sical!
We are also hosting a Cow's Night Out fundraising/party shindig this Friday May 31st at Hurley's on 48th st, beginning at 9.30pm. Booze, raffles, and musical performances abound! Come help us celebrate and get the show off to a kickin' great start! Go HERE for deets.
And in case you haven't engraved it in your date book, below are the show times. Tickets only $18!
Venue: The Robert Moss (440 Lafayette Street)
Schedule:
Sunday 6/2/13 – 12:30pm
Monday 6/3/13 – 8:30pm
Saturday 6/8/13 – 5:30pm
Thursday 6/13/13 – 6:30pm
Tuesday 6/18/13 – 5:30pm
Wednesday 6/19/13 – 4:00pm
Crazyness this week as I'm also rehearsing and performing in ANOTHER show along with the Cows. It's gunna be a blast from the past you won't wanna miss! Shows at 6pm and 8pm. Tickets only $12!
We are only $380 away from our goal! Go HERE to help support this fantastic new MOO-sical!
We are also hosting a Cow's Night Out fundraising/party shindig this Friday May 31st at Hurley's on 48th st, beginning at 9.30pm. Booze, raffles, and musical performances abound! Come help us celebrate and get the show off to a kickin' great start! Go HERE for deets.
And in case you haven't engraved it in your date book, below are the show times. Tickets only $18!
Venue: The Robert Moss (440 Lafayette Street)
Schedule:
Sunday 6/2/13 – 12:30pm
Monday 6/3/13 – 8:30pm
Saturday 6/8/13 – 5:30pm
Thursday 6/13/13 – 6:30pm
Tuesday 6/18/13 – 5:30pm
Wednesday 6/19/13 – 4:00pm
Crazyness this week as I'm also rehearsing and performing in ANOTHER show along with the Cows. It's gunna be a blast from the past you won't wanna miss! Shows at 6pm and 8pm. Tickets only $12!
I've been so busy lately it's been a real blessing. I do miss documenting and sharing my cooking adventures, and I've been wanting to write some more fiction/fairytales, but 1. I have no free time, and 2. Inspiration has yet to strike. But I love working like this, and there is honestly no other thing I could do with my life. I'm so glad you're along for my crazy little adventures in this wild ride called life. Thank you.
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