Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh! Help me!
My nerves are going haywire because I am nearing the beginning. Sometimes I think about what I got myself into. Am I ready for this? I'm not so good in handling stress like this because I feel like I am carrying all the weight alone and I want everything to be perfect. Every night, I have to reassure myself that everything will be fine and I can do it. Surely enough, I wake up every morning ready to tackle the day's to-dos. I have to push myself to do things. I have to want to do things. I can't wait for inspiration to come all the time. I learned to trigger it even when I feel like I am the most uncreative person. I'm so insecure, I know. I'm dealing with it. I'm not normally like this. It's because of all those donuts I ate.
See, I'm whining again. But this is just my way of saying that I am okay and it's normal. I'm going to get through this. It just feels good to let it out, you know, as I feel a burst coming up soon and it's going to be a big one. I may also just be sympathizing with the weather. It's been raining a lot lately.
Today, we changed the link for my blog to www.xoxogracey.com/blog in preparation for the shop. And, I also set up an account on Dawanda. It's the European version of etsy. There are no products up yet but you can check it here.
I may be feeling all nervy about all of this, but I'm also very excited. I have lots to show you! I haven't made photos yet because of the somber weather we've been having - the lighting is pretty bad so I'm going to wait until this weekend. Can't wait to hear what you think about them!
Posted in Daily Madness, The Shop | Comments (9)
Jess at July 10 2008 | 01:44 |
Sometimes you just have to dive-in feet first :) I think once your items are up on Dawanda then you can feel-out what's popular and in demand. There is always a learning curve and plus you're not allowed to back-out ;)   I don't think backing out is an option for me now so that's out of the question. lol I think I like etsy more because more people actually go there than at dawanda. And their user interface is nicer, too. Haven't really made up my mind on that yet! |
Mama at July 10 2008 | 02:41 |
| Hi Boots! Keep going, press on toward the goal, keep doing what you know is right, the best will surely come, the blessings and the favor are there already...you just need to let them fall upon you and I know you have the key! Perfection entails perseverance, continuous improvement, one step at a time. Every person is a power house of ideas and you are! Build confidence, tell yourself "I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me!" again and again until you convince yourself that you can! I love and miss you so much! Hugs!!! I remember that verse in Philippians. The first long one I memorized during one of our family altars when I was 6. Thank you Mama. Yes, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Will email you very soon. HUGS! |
Sleepyjane at July 10 2008 | 08:37 |
| Hi Gracey! I'm very glad you updated! :) YAY I'm glad things are still progressing with your shop. I checked out the link and I can't wait to see all your handmade goodness spread out on the page. It's going to be gorgeous! Just a question? Say if paypal doesn't provide their service to South Africans then what? I don't have a credit card either? Would you accept bank transfers if we find out what the correct codes are? Just asking because I really want to support you and your shop when it's up and running. **hugs** I hope the weather lets up soon!! You are the sweetest, Nicole! *HUGS*I think you can use paypal in SA but I'm not sure if you're required a credit card. But if that doesn't work, I will accept bank transfers. :) The weather's been in a weird mood today. Better than yesterday though! |
San at July 10 2008 | 10:20 |
| Hey there! I'm sure you can make your shop the friendliest and easiest to navigate and understand and your products the loveliest! Cheer up! :) Thanks San! We're working on it. :) I still have to email you! |
lois at July 10 2008 | 16:12 |
| hey boots you think you may have encountered a brick wall(s). but brick walls are not there to stop us from getting what we want. brick walls are there to let us know how badly we want things. i know this is what you want. and i know you can do it. love lots. Thanks sweetie! I just punched a couple of bricks - a couple more and I have a clear passage. This is going to work, I know it. Love |
Claire at July 10 2008 | 23:38 |
| I can't wait to see all the goodies! They're going to be fab! You can do it sweetie. x |
sheng marie at July 15 2008 | 05:02 |
| hi there gracey. your works are lovely. VERY! Do tell what i can do to order, but please... pwedeng free goodies... hahaha... thankies. |
javaqueen at July 16 2008 | 10:48 |
| I can understand why you are stressed. It's a big step but remember, anything new is scary. Before you know it, you'll be a pro! I'm excited for you Gracie :) |
chinita jill at July 28 2008 | 15:39 |
| Hi! I haven't been here for awhile, and I am so impressed with what you've done with your site. It is sooo cute. Clicking around, I saw that you're also opening your shop soon. Best of luck! Looking at your teaser products, your taste in design...I am sure you will do really well! So don't stress! :o) I would also like to open an online store one day...you have to give me tips then...Yoda ;o) |
