Thursday, July 22, 2010

Don't Overthink It

Memory Book

I had a few hours to play with this morning and so I got busy making.  I had an idea a while back to make a guest book for the opening night of the exhibition.  

When I was thinking about the cover I just grabbed a whole lot of scraps that have been lying around in the studio for ages.  "Don't overthink it" I told myself.  Just enjoy the process.

There's a few other things that I'm applying that approach to today.

The red dots sitting in the pile of things to take with me this evening.

The party outfit, sitting ready to wear, to a place that I usually wear my track pants to.

The thought of being on show for all the world to see.

It's all a bit surreal really, and buzzy, and scary, and ...  Like I said "Don't overthink it, just enjoy the process"

Hope to see you tonight.

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22 comments:

  1. TheaJuly 22, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    That's pretty impressive for something you threw together. I think you are right about not overthinking. Good luck! x

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  2. FinkiJuly 22, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Take solace in the fact that all the hard work is done...tonight is just the after party...smile, relax and enjoy the night with your friends. ( :
    Once you get your first hug and hello from a friendly face all your inhibitions, fears and butterflies will melt away. I promise xx C U L 8 R

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  3. willywagtailJuly 22, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Sounds like a good plan. Enjoy the journey. Cherrie

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  4. chrissyJuly 22, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    dearest happy little bird...
    i am overjoyed for your big day.
    i am also beaming with pride over you.
    YOU DID IT!
    i hope you know how wonderful i think you are and how darn badly i wish i could show up at your show and surprise you!
    my thoughts and prayers and hugs will be with you all day and night tomorrow.
    can.t wait to hear ALL about it!
    xo
    chrissy

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  5. JennieJuly 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    I'm an exhausted pregnant woman who doesn't leave the house after 6pm for any reason whatsoever. But I've been counting down to this evening ever since you announced it, and can't wait to be part of it! It's going to be a beautiful evening.

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  6. Chasing Purple DreamsJuly 22, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    You are going to have a fabulous night! You have a brilliant plan, don’t over think it – enjoy. I so wish I could be there. I am so proud you pushed through all of those hard days to get to this glorious point. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy – you deserve it.

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  7. SandrineJuly 22, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    It will be fabulous and yes you are right are mind can be our worse enemy isn'it!!I need to write it on my wall today!Have fun and enjoy! x

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  8. JodieJuly 22, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Cathy , I will be thinking of you and crossing my fingers for you. You will have lots of friendly faces there, lots of hugs and the whole of blogland behind you !

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  9. CathieJuly 22, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    enjoy it my friend, tonight you will be nervous but just stand proud..you did it!!
    looking forward to it & we are all there to support you whether in person or in spirit.
    hugs to you
    ♥

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  10. KarinJuly 22, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Congratulations! Have a GREAT time! Enjoy enjoy enjoy. It will be so much fun! Well done!

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  11. TaniaJuly 22, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    I was just about to email you, but thought I should check how those nerves were sitting here. I wish I could make it tonight lady – just to see first hand, a lady basking in the glory of PUTTING HERSELF OUT THERE. Congratulations Ms Tinnie. May there be infinite red dots to be spotted around the place...

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  12. MargaretJuly 22, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I hope that it goes so well tonight. Unfortunately I can't make it, ear infection. But my thoughts will be with you.

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  13. OotyJuly 22, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Best of luck - try to enjoy it!

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  14. LeonieJuly 22, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Good Luck!!

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  15. dillpickleJuly 22, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    I hope you have a really wonderful time tonight. Thinking of you xx

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  16. bethJuly 22, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    So so so excited for you. Savour every momentXx

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  17. Crayon ChickJuly 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    You're going to have such a wonderful night! An exhibition opening is like no other experience and I hope you enjoy this celebration of all that hard work. Congratulations!

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  18. RenaeJuly 22, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Good luck tonight! I wish I could be there. You'll be fabulous!!

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  19. SallyJuly 22, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Hope it all went smashingly :) Thinking of you on this very special evening. Congratulations.

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  20. caitlinJuly 22, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Fantastic effort!! Have a great time tonight - enjoy yourself xx

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  21. AnastasiaJuly 22, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    oh Cathy!! im so proud of you - all the best tonight!!! have a great time, enjoy the limelight and have fun!!!

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  22. Donna LeeJuly 22, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    By this time, your show is in full swing or over (I can't keep the number of hours of time difference straight). I hope it went well for you and you are happy and exhausted.

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