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Procrastination - Why Do I Do It?

5/26/2013

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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. 
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:
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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!

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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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Nancy Menn
5/29/2013 04:38:08 am

Love your posts and watching you make your way in this world. You're doing fine. You'll be fine.

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