Daily affirmations of a word mercenary
Oh boy, I am just getting all sorts of shit done.
I’ve completed 49 pages of writing for my book proposal. Supposedly I should have 50-100 pages of sample book to submit with the proposal itself, so I’m very close to being done. This exercise has been very good for me. Granted, it’s been like pulling teeth out of my ass, but the harder the work the more obvious it is that you need the practice.
Also, I’ve got a dozen Warmies ready for Rummage tomorrow. I’ve been trying to figure out how many pairs I should bring. I waffle between thinking people might actually like them and total insecurity — “Maybe I’ll sell two pairs. I shouldn’t overstock. What if someone walks up and says, “Hey, these are just cut up sweaters! You are a crafting phony! HEY EVERYONE: FAKE CRAFTS OVER HERE!” I definitly don’t want to be overstocked when the mocking begins. But how much would it suck to sell out? Better overstocked and well-prepared than understocked and mocked? I can’t decide. For now I’ve got a dozen 14 pairs. I think that’s enough. Can you hear the fretting from there? *twitch*
BUT! I developed a new kind of Warmies. Sort of Japanese-style. Everyone seems so into the stripes, and I think the solids are kind of cooler…but no one believes me. Therefore, in the name of bells & whistles, I’ve added ribbon-ties to all my solid colored Warmies. Witness!
Hey there. I'm Ariel Meadow Stallings, a native Seattleite who's written my way up and down the Left Coast. Electrolicious is where I post daily randomata, but I also write for a living. My first book, Offbeat Bride, is in bookstores now.
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Sarah B.
January 31st, 2004 at 4:40 pm
I prefer the solids, especially with the little bows! When I have an extra $20, I think I’ll send it your way. Are the bows all pink?
Vera
January 31st, 2004 at 10:20 pm
Supercute! I say better safe than sorry, so I’m all in favor of overstocking.
tina
January 31st, 2004 at 10:27 pm
ooohh yay for ribbons! in that case i so want baby blue with white ribbons!
Ariel
January 31st, 2004 at 11:44 pm
Sarah: the bows are NOT all pink.
Tiny: noted! Should be shipping Tuesday.
sarah
February 1st, 2004 at 10:58 am
I can’t wait to hear how things went and to catch up with you! I think that recycling materials to use in your crafts is intelligent - I’m sure others will agree. Very cute Ariel - very cute!!!
Levi
February 1st, 2004 at 11:56 am
I may have to order a set of those soon for my gf. Those would look so good on her with a skirt! Great idea Ariel.
tina
February 1st, 2004 at 2:29 pm
awesome, thanks!
sooo excited 