Anyway, there is a reason why I haven't been writing very much lately and it's called midlife crisis!
Yes, I am suffering from a midlife crisis and it's part of that secret project I mentioned a while ago. When I moved to London 13 years ago I wanted to have a jewellery stall at Camden Market. It was my dream! Easily pleased, I know. I remember even walking around the wholesalers shops in Soho and they refused to let me in because I didn't have a trade registration number. Bastards! I gave up my dream to become a secretary instead. Safe, secure and boring.
Yes, I am suffering from a midlife crisis and it's part of that secret project I mentioned a while ago. When I moved to London 13 years ago I wanted to have a jewellery stall at Camden Market. It was my dream! Easily pleased, I know. I remember even walking around the wholesalers shops in Soho and they refused to let me in because I didn't have a trade registration number. Bastards! I gave up my dream to become a secretary instead. Safe, secure and boring. Well, now, as you know, I'm no longer a secretary. I am also no longer in my 20's. And I have come to a stage in my life when it's like "if you don't do it now it will never happen". So, the secret project/midlife crisis goes like this: I've placed a rather big order of Sterling silver pendants from the States. I'm going to use these as a base to make jewellery together with semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls. I have also booked and paid a deposit to exhibit my jewellery at the Mind Body Spirit festival the last May Bank Holiday.
A few days ago I enquired about exhibiting at the Country Living Christmas fair in November. I was told to send in photos of my work asap because they are already deciding who will get to exhibit and who won't. Photos of my work???!!! Shiiitttt!!! I haven't got that much to show them yet. So, the last few days I have been running around Hatton Garden in search for good quality material. And this weekend I've been making jewellery to send photos of to the organisers. It was exactly that kick up my backside that I needed.
Please keep your fingers crossed that I'll get a stand at the Christmas fair. I know it's incredibly popular and attracts thousands of visitors.
Also, please send positive thoughts to me for the Mind Body Spirit festival in May. I think I'm in denial and don't know what the h*** I'm doing.
This is an exciting, mildly rebellious midlife crisis. And it's keeping the creativity going and me on my toes.
This is an exciting, mildly rebellious midlife crisis. And it's keeping the creativity going and me on my toes. 
6 comments:
As far as midlife crisis' go...I think I'd like yours, if I had the choice!!
I am so excited for you. As one who also has a dream and is almost to same place as you are, I wish ONLY the best of luck to you on this endeavor!! Some things are just meant to be, and this, my dear, seems like it was...meant to be!!!
Will be sending you "gambatte" thoughts!! Will now go and check out your stuff....the pieces you posted a few months ago were awesome...I feel big success coming on!!!
Oh, I thought you were having this crisis because the picture of the balding head was actually you.
Good luck and best wishes with your jewelry endeavor. Or, as you would spell it, endeavour.
I can't wait to see what you make!!
am sending you all the good luck in the world for your exhibit in may !!
fingers crossed...
haut les coeurs...as we say in French
:-)
wow..very creative and nice blog, like your analogy in writing your posts.
Glad to discover your blog Helena
wow. all lycka till dig helena! härligt att du vågar satsa på det du vill och drömmer om. helt fantastiskt!
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