I’m over here now.
November 25, 2009
Am I Getting Better?
November 24, 2009
No? Maybe. What a stupid cold. Gah. I still feel like shit and look even worse. Double Gah.
Last night JP and I went to a bike/art/community event where the idea was to paint a banner that will be taken to DC as part of this event put out there by 1Sky.
The painting done with bikes and feet.
The final product. It’s the state flag of Arizona if you were confused.
Ok, so unrelated here – I just got a call from my dentist trying to schedule me for elective dental work before the end of the year. Everyone’s got an angle. That’s gotta suck for the person who has to do the calling. You’re just a regular dental office worker when someone there gets the bright idea that you could make more money if instead of waiting for clients to make the call, you call encouraging them to make the appointment. Aha! Says the marketing consultant! Don’t wait for the client to call you – be PROACTIVE. But, here’s the office worker who actually has to do the CALLING – hey now! I wasn’t hired to do cold calling. A line has been crossed. I really don’t want to be called by my dentist saying, hey now Catherine, let’s do that elective dental work we talked about 3 months ago. It’s like getting hit with a commercial. Mmh. Annoying.
Sick of Being Sick Already.
November 22, 2009
Can I be done with this virus + sinus infection bullshit already? C’mon. Everyday is a new sick adventure, yesterday I was coughing today I have a totally different sore throat, tomorrow what will ye bring me, oh joyous virus?
I mean, I have a hard enough time staying motivated, involved and connected with life in general, having a cold pretty much zaps all my remaining energy to want to engage with the world. Can’t I just check out for a week or so, stay in bed, sleep continuously until better? Oh, doesn’t that sound delicious? Sleeping until better. Mmmh. I am convinced all bad things can be righted by sleeping. Feel like shit? Take a nap! Everything is 10x better an unconscious hour later! Voila! The magical cure. Try it! Until my meds get modified, I’m sticking with my sleeping cure. (Unlike the “shopping cure”, at least I don’t incur more debt, or the “yell at spouse cure”, which just tests your partners eardrums and limits.)
I have a vision of doing to Tucson what I did with Phoenix. But, it requires effort, to get my sorry ass down to Tucson and spend the day photographing the city – really, not a difficult task, but I’ve got all these blocks – A. I’m sick. B. I’m too sick. C. What’s the point? D. Art? what’s that? E. We were just there I shoulda taken photos then. F. I shoulda this, I shoulda that. On and on, ugh…
I try to keep the Nike slogan in my head, it usually helps. Just Do It. No questions, no blocks, no detours, no naps. Just Do It. Whatever It is. Do your art. Do the work.
I’m a big fan of Planning Ahead.
November 19, 2009
You are all invited. January 8, 2010 at Practical Art, 5070 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. If you’re coming from out of town I highly recommend these two places to stay:
Maricopa Manor – literally around the corner from Practical Art, or at the Holiday Inn Express that is about 3 blocks from our house. Oh, sure, there are other options like the Sheraton and the Hyatt, both downtown and close to our condo, but I was thinking economically. (And no you can’t stay at my house because my sister has already taken that spot).
Everybody has some faves.
November 19, 2009
Here are a few of mine on Etsy. Feel free to buy these items for me your loved ones. Or go here for a little green Christmas.
Me + Canon G9 + Vimeo
November 17, 2009
We’re quite the combination, a triumphant trio to be sure. I’m working on building that new blog…The Daily Goods. So far it’s just www.thedoggoods.wordpress.com – tomorrow night I’m attending the volunteer session at Gabriel’s Angels.
Here’s Goody in action on Vimeo.
Success in Tucson
November 15, 2009
Eileen was successfully married. JP successfully acquired bike parts at the Bike Swap Meet. I successfully picked up my artwork.
And it is amazing. No, more than that. Stunning. Incredible. Fantastic. Stupendous. Thrilling. And so much more. January 8, 2010 will be here before you know it. You too can experience the wonderfulness that is 2Dogs WoodWorking – my fabulous framers in Tucson.
Back on track.
November 10, 2009
Last week I quit my job – well I was asked if I wanted to quit and I eagerly said yes. It wasn’t me. Money be damned! I can’t say, “how do I get myself into jobs like this??” Because I KNOW how I turn on the “I can be whatever you want me to be” during the interview. I do myself a great disservice wanting to be liked. Gah. 2009 was the year of unsuitable jobs, jobs I took because I went, I can do THIS and then… meh. When I know and believe all good things in life require effort, time and work – including a finding a job that suits me. So with my newly found hindsight and with the 30+ days left in 2009 I’m laying new tracks for a new direction.
If you know me, you know Goody. Over this past weekend the idea of doing a blog on Goody resurfaced, but this time it was a larger idea, a “this could be my job” idea. With photos, reviews, resources, video and more, like sponsorships and advertising and writing by me, partnerships with local rescue agencies, therapy dog, and volunteering. And it all clicked. The Daily Goods….ta-dahh! My brain fired YES! What fun! What a lot of work I have ahead of me! As I am in the planning phase of my new adventure, I’m open to feedback, opinions and ideas from you. Feel free to email me at catslye at gmail dot com.
5/6
August 11, 2009
Tempe IS totally different. I want to do Tucson next, then come back to Phoenix. I don’t know why, this is just what feels right. It’s my job to pay attention to the artist when she says, Tucson, I do Tucson. It’s much more of a following role than a leading role and it’s very very interesting.
