I have made a few things and there are a few more to go. Why did I do this to myself? I feel now I may have to make a mercy dash to the multi nationals to buy things which is not what I want to do.I do know one thing though, that a chronic illness and pressure on oneself to make things by a deadline don't mix.
Next year I clearly need a better plan, to start earlier....like in June maybe. Probably buy mostly handmade instead of making it.
It is a wonderful feeling to make things for people but I think the main problem is leaving it so late I have caused so much stress on myself. Waiting for the days I feel really well......
So, next year I will be much better organised....I hope
6 possums said:
Dear Linda, as a fellow sufferer from illness and pressure I think we should have a 'Being organised -along' starting in June, together!! We can be supportive and kind to each other!!!
I have been very unsupportive of The BSODL(tm) and been just about everywhere else that I can to avoid them- but it's hard.
Your work looks very interesting!!!!
I've pulled the pin on my handmade festive season... too many people all at once. Next year I'll buy handmade but there is just too many people to make everything all myself. I was feeling a bit down on myself about it all but have since agreed with myself (sounding a bit psycho here) that I'm committed to handmade birthdays - at least they're one at a time and staggered throughout the year.
Making so many things all at once with such a huge deadline just takes all the fun out if.
Be kind to yourself!
i know exactly how you feel - i think i should start in january - mid january - and just get a nice big stockpile up. that way i don't have to feel totally overwhelmed so that i become completely unproducitive.
have a merry christmas
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Oh yeah!
Merry Christmas Linda - I'm with you starting in June next year...hee hee.
Perhaps we can resolve together to remind each other through the early part of the year to try to get a jump start on Christmas. We can do this in a way that's not stressful, just supportive. Could that work?
Hoping you've been truly able to enjoy your holidays, and looking forward to a positive 2010--
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