So it's been quite some time since I've worked. I was terribly ill for the entire duration of my pregnancy. My labor was four days and my recovery was extended beyond 6 weeks. All is well now - my son and I are healthy and doing great, but I've missed creating. I recently signed with an art rep and suddenly my work load has gone from 0-120. It's great. I love it. But it's overwhelming and finding balance is a challenge. Possible, but a challenge. I have no family here and no help with the baby. My husband goes above and beyond to help with our 8mo old and housework...but it's still hard to work, cook, clean, focus, stay organized, feed, love and entertain my son. Phew.
A day in the life.
That all being said, it's been a very productive week. My collective is working hard and we've finally finished our PR shots, our video interviews are being edited, our venue and sponsors are getting locked into place. It's all coming together. Now I just need to MAKE my pieces. I have my artist proofs but I'm in a crunch for funds, so I'll be in a pinch for time too...because I have to wait for some income to flow.
I feel like we started planning this show in Sept...and now it's one month away. Time flies.
All in all, it feels fucking great to be a working artist and mom. I'm pretty fucking satisfied.
Just Breathe.
