I feel like I have been in a battle with this piece of paper for weeks. So to finally feel as though I have landed someplace interesting is exciting. And now I can’t wait to do a second piece. What I really want is to have this piece of paper in combination with a figure and I am thinking of a self portrait with it. I also want to incorporate the dolls. So many ideas. Meanwhile I have to spend today going to FedEx to ship the RA piece to Surrey so my friend can deliver it to the RA.

On a separate note I did not get the Alaska Residency. My husband and I sometimes joke when things do not work out that “it all worked out for the best”. This summer might not be the best year to fly cross-country because an idiotic Florida Federal Judge removed the mask mandate on domestic flights. Having Covid in a remote location would totally suck. Or maybe I don’t want to be so close to Russia right now. Plus our son needs our help as they move into their new house. I should be proud that I was in the final 10 applications for four spots and my application was competitive and up there for consideration by the judges. The person in charge also told me that one of the spots went to a previous applicant.

I am getting better at handling rejection. I am not sure why but I have had a lot of trouble with it in the past. I think one reason I am better with it these days is I have not only gained a confidence in my work, I see my work as being my unique voice and I am motivated to keep creating and creating is what makes me happy regardless of what others think.