I bought this fabric in Mozambique. It is wax-dyed and I’m pretty sure the prints are Nigerian. Nigeria has significant influence on the fabrics in southern Africa. That said? Most of the west African fabric producers now have their materials made in China. So, this American bought Chinese fabric with a Nigerian print in Mozambique. Ah, globalism.
I had dinner with two girlfriends the other day and rattled off the number of reasons I more than likely wouldn’t be able to see them again this summer. Work, freelance writing, church volunteering, traveling, training, etc. I heard myself and laughed. Ridiculous! If I’m too busy to spend time with people I love and if the quality of my work is dwindling, it is time to take a closer look at what’s on my schedule.
I’ve decided to cut myself some slack. So what if I don’t get that June assignment for In Stitches done this week? Finny will understand. It will get done when it gets done. It is supposed to be fun after all. And if I haven’t read your blog in a month, I apologize. That’s the last time I’m going to do so. I am cutting myself some slack, and at last count? I had 250-plus blogs I am trying to keep up with, which very well could be a full-time job in itself.
I decided on my commute home last tonight that I’m quitting one of my freelance gigs. I haven’t taken a look at my novel in months and that is nothing short of stupid. Which is more important? A monthly assignment that nearly always ends up being a pain in my side? Or a potential career that could be a gateway for my creativity and livelihood? It will take a bit of budgeting adjustment to make this work, but it is a good choice.
I haven’t felt caught up in forever and it is my own fault. I am hoping with a bit of prioritizing and focusing, I’ll have more time to do what I love most: write, be creative (as in do something with that fabric!) and spend time with those I love.
Thanks for hanging around during the transition,
K