Success

You know what the hardest part about our artistic journey is?

Trying to top our last success.

I’m not talking about penning the’ Great American Novel’ kind of success. I just mean the last thing you did/made/created that you were totally satisfied with. Even when you went back to it the next day. LOL

I feel that pressure all the time but it really ramps up this time of year.

Christmas.

It used to be I had to top myself with the gifts. Then it was how to be original and creative with the wrapping.

We don’t ‘do’ gift giving anymore so I’m off the hook in that department.

Now the pressure is all about the Christmas card.

I admit it’s self imposed, but nevertheless the pressure is there.

I also know that no one waits with bated breath for my yearly missive to brighten their mailbox, but again….nevertheless.

In the fantasy world that is my mind, I think the recipients of my cards see the return address and their hearts beat a little faster and the smile starts at the corners of their mouths even before they rip open the envelope.

(It’s a fun world, my mind……)

I have been agonizing over this year’s card. (I really liked last year’s.)

I’m stressing to come up with something as good.

Of course waiting until three weeks before the big day isn’t helping......