It is so easy to hide one's self, even in plain sight. The self confidence it takes to stay strong in times of doubt is fleeting, but I need to remember I am much stronger (in so many ways) than I used to be. My biggest current obstacle is having the quiet TIME I need to figure out what needs to happen next. I've got lots of ideas; I'm "creating" in my mind, but overwhelmed by the day to day routines to remember where I left off. Here's a partial list of the projects I have for myself:

- card making (holiday, valentines, birthday, gift tags) - decoupage projects (for gifts or fun) - play around with blurb, install mobile app - desk calendars (huh? why now? because it's almost the new year) - necklaces (I got a cool new tool to make little charms with my photos!!) - print new photos and frame for upcoming show - post more listings to Etsy shop - promote my work on other websites and submit for shows

Meanwhile, I haven't taken many new photos or been involved with my IG friends, which is getting me down. I've said this before, but the "business" side of my art is a full time job on its own, and an easy distraction to the creativity. Left brain, right brain struggles persist!