Second day of school and I have come back feeling enthused and challenged.
It’s already kicking in, this course is pinning me down, making me think about and do the things I have been avoiding for a long time. Perhaps in the past I wasn’t ready for it, but having had a bit of experience and a wealth of feedback I am now ready to give it my all.
The presentation next week is going to be a big step in itself. Knowing what I want – always been a bit of a tricky one for me in any situation, my mother used to get exasperated at me when dithering over a decision.
One way to deal with it is to have a list of all the options open to me and then cut it down to maybes and definites. Definites can be prioritised and put into short term, medium term and long term plans. Maybes can go into the backup file. I’ll give it a go.
Actions for the week – weekly schedule :: order yarn samples :: presentation for next week
So this is where it starts.
This week marked the beginning of my most serious steps towards making a living as a designer-maker. The first session of the Post-graduate Certificate in Arts Practice (known as Connect) did many things:
Made me feel like I was in the right place at the right time
Reassured me I wasn’t alone in finding it hard to break away from the security of the 9-5
Scared me – THIS is my chance, (not the one and only chance, but I am lucky to be here) – a real opportunity
I have so much to do!!
Actions for the week - Set up an online progress file :: Source suppliers of wool :: Organise a course paperwork file
