What's could possible be better than a Sunday brunch of homemade buttermilk pancakes?
Spending Monday's lunch break at the travel agent making a dream come true. I've booked my February trip to the US for An Artful Journey.
One could think that I'm cruising through life at the moment.
You want the ugly truth? I battle self-doubt and fear on a daily basis. I watch in dazed and somewhat removed amazement as I take action that brings my dreams to life. When the big picture terrifies me in all its glory and seemingly unattainable beauty, I put my head down and I take step after tiny step in the direction of my dreams. It seems like a winning strategy!
WOO HOO! i'll see you in February!!
ReplyDeleteoh, and that self doubt stuff? it comes with the territory, sort of like getting the jitters before going on stage...but the more you keep doing your thing, the easier it gets, I promise =-)
those pancakes look to die for!
ReplyDeleteSo hungry right now...
ReplyDeleteThat art retreat looks amazing. Did I read right, do you only get to work with one of the instructors? Which have you chosen?
I gotta say - it's pretty awesome watching you make your dreams come true. I haven't felt that kind of frightening excitement in a while, but your journey is infecting me. Who knows what I and others might end up doing as a result! (aren't there 200+ of us blogtoberfesters out here.
ReplyDeleteSelf doubt and fear plague me on a daily basis too. Just one step at a time in the right direction....and finally you have to get where you wnat to go right?
ReplyDeleteYou cannot believe how proud of you I am, my sweet friend. You are taking those steps and showing no outward fear and look at what you are accomplishing!!
ReplyDeleteIt really is wonderful witnessing the moves you are making towards your dreams Cathy - and inspiring the rest of us too.
ReplyDeleteUS of A in February!! Go you - how exciting.
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Yummy brunch. I think your plan of one step after another sounds like the only way to go.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone who is crafty/arty has moments of self doubt, but putting your head down and taking things step step is a great thing to do to help.
ReplyDeletei really want pancakes now :D
Yum on the pancakes.
ReplyDeleteI pushed myself to do new things, to be brave, so that my kids grew up to be brave. Now that they're adults and off on their own, I can't shake the habit of inching quaking into anything that tickles my fancy. Good for you! Keep going through the fear. The rest of us are afraid too.
GOOD FOR YOU!!! We all have self-doubt. Controlling it, not allowing it to control you is the best thing we can do. Have fun booking the trip!
ReplyDeleteLooks like I should have dropped in for a visit Sunday morning!
ReplyDeletecathy...thank you so much for this post. i love your honesty. (i just learned with kelly rae that honesty is one of my core values!) can't wait to all hang out with you honest gals in february! YIPPY!
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mmm yum!
ReplyDeleteI live about 30 minutes from where you'll be - if you'd like a chauffeur to take you up to San Francisco or on a tour of the local yarn shops just let me know! Sakkasie@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteEvery little step gets you one step closer. Just keep going and you'll get to everywhere you want!
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