Has anyone seen my muse? She was right here, and then *poof* I haven't seen her in several weeks. My poor beads are sitting neglected and I just have nada, zip, zero desire to make anything. After spending months with beading as a (happy) part of my daily routine, this kinda sucks.
Anyone relate? What do I *do*? mucho TIA.
in article snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com, scaperchick at snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com wrote on 10/8/03 9:12 AM:
Yup, I've been in a funk for a couple of weeks. I reckon it's the planet alignment or something :)
On Sat, 9 Aug 2003 21:12:07 -0400, scaperchick wrote (in message ):
We need a challenge, oh yes we do. We need a challenge, to inspire us too.
We need a challenge, oh don't you think? A friendly challenge, it sure won't stink.
(despite my lack of poetry skills, I think a challege would be a great idea)
Kathy N-V
Hi, Organizing the bead stash is always good. At least you get to fondle the beads. ;) Sometimes, when orgainzing, I find stuff that I had forgotten and it sets off the creative process again. But, if that doesn't happen, at least I'm all organized when the Muse returns.
Don't worry, she'll be back.
Best, Deborah
Just this last week, the sun finally dipped blow the horizon in Barrow for the first time in 3 months. It's pretty dark here in the middle of the night now, but still light enough that you can see the trees against the sky easily.
Tina
How do you find that the daylight schedule up there affects you, Tina?
Heehee... I did see the challenge just posted about letting someone else make something. I can see if I can rope my SO into giving that a try. I often discuss color with her (she's got a more refined eye for color than I do, as well as lots of art training) - actually, she'd probably make something much prettier than I could, lol.
Lol, good point! My stash could use some organizing. Now, just to get myself to actually *do* it... ;)
I don't know if it will work for you, but I have some pieces that are "production pieces" (like my beer mugs) That I can turn out reliably. That way I can do them and still be working. It frees the right side of my brain which eventually gets bored and starts thinking up new stuff. Also, when I am having creative surges, I have more ideas than I can possibly make. So, I make notes and quick sketches and when I get stuck, I return to these ideas and make them while waiting for another creative surge. The muse will return, probably just taking a bathroom break.
I remember those nights. Sorry to hear that you are almost in complete darkness. I remember if you go tanning (which I don't normally recommend) that it helps.
If I get back up that way I would love to come visit. I never got to Barrow, but almost everywhere else while I lived there.
Mine is mia too, gone visiting I expect. A friend envisions her as a slightly large-bottomed gal, not too good at flying, who will abruptly "drop" in on you with a great thump. Hopefully not in the middle of your beads! Carolyn
The first thing to bother me was the lack of warm dark nights. That has always been a time that's very nourishing for my imagination and creativity. I miss that the most. And I don't mind the dark and cold, and can happily bead or socialize, etc in a warm lit room. But the lack of sun does get me down. Not as badly as for most, no SAD, but as my Depression has progressed, I'm finding the little difference it makes is too much. Going to Mexico for dental work last year helped a lot. As did the simple village life.
Tina
Oh, the darkness at midnight is like a friend returning. Our house faces North, so I sometimes get tired of sun shining in my face at 10 or 11 at night.
Where did you live up here? I'm just outside Fairbanks. Your story about the horse breaking your leg reminds me of a friend who did the same. She was a guide in Slana, the Nebesna cut-off, half way between Tok and Glenallen. Also abused (past), also in martial arts, also a glass worker, also an herbalist. She moved to Seattle and I miss her.
Tina
Hmmm.... sounds like there's a Muse Cinvention going on someplace.... Kaytee "Simplexities" on
LOL - Your muse is partying with my muse. And giving us the finger. I am hoping I can entice my muse back next week. :)
Sure, you're welcome to visit.
My mother moved to Texas about 5 years ago to be near her rocket scientist. (In charge of manned space flight at NASA; primary designer for Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, moon stuff, etc). When I visit her in Dickenson (next to Houston) the heat drives me crazy.
My step-son lives in Wasilla with his mother.
And, I agree, the Alaskan social attitude is so much more realistic and comfortable.
Tina
*snoort*! That was a hugely hilarious visual.
All of the suggestions/ideas posted are great (and are being saved & printed) - many thanks, and keep' em coming! I'm sorry that some of you are also in the same boat, but I'm glad I'm not the only one, IYKWIM.
She must be with mine.....hopefully they'll come back with some new ideas.
I don't know why I didn't think of that. Doh, Diana and I were just talking about this, and the fact that I do this for my scrapbook layouts....why wouldn't it work with other stuff. Thanks for reminding me.
The cost of living is so low down there, it wouldn't cost more than living here for a month, including the airline tickets. I hope.
Tina
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