I am awake early this morning because of a nightmare. Change is difficult for me. This is getting a little crazy.
The store did 175 customers last week. We actually did 50 on Saturday. My little shop! Yesterday I merchandised the whole place. Last night I had nightmares.
The nightmare(not for the faint of heart)
I was lost in a noisy place trying to get direction to the office from all these men going by. Nobody paid any attention to me. They hurried past without even acknowledging me. It was like a central space that had tunnels going off in all directions. No light, no windows and large tractor like machines pushing garbage around. Finally a group of woman came by. They where dressed in lighter coloured clothes and had colourful helmets on. The men had been in black
suits. The woman where busy talking among themselves yet they told me how to get to the office . The way was tough. It was straight up hill, in mud and rock and I at times I had to crawl on all fours. At other time I was up to my knees in mud. I finally got into this barren cement series of hallways. I started to do affirmations, You know….. I am strong, I am powerful, I can do this,…… over and over again. Well it didn’t work. I was jumped by a crowd of muddy men who began to rape me. Of course that is when I woke up. Oh to be thankful for reality.
I am guessing I feel overwhelmed by the change and the people. This little store was just supposed to be my studio and it grew to be so important to so many. Thanks everyone for being such a big part of my life!
I am leaving the percentage discount at 50% this week. I have rearranged things so you can find your treasures. Still lots of amazing gems left, come in and stock up.
I have lots of findings, tools, resin, two holed beads, bricks, lentils, quads, super and mini duos and still have squares 3 and 4 ml. as well as drops and triangles. My elevens are still well stocked, still a reasonable selection of sixes and eights. A few o’s, metal beads and fifteens left. Not much in delicas although the ten delicas not too bad. Nothing left in coloured metal beads. Lots of vintage beads and spacers. I have to admit it seems endless in the actually small bead category.
Next week is a short week so this is the last full week. The end of the month is Easter.
I think I am looking forward to seeing you. I am kidding of course I am, the reality is so much better than the dream this week. Come in say Hi and sign my book.
March 20, 2018 at 7:53 am
Hi Debi,
That was a nightmare for sure….I found your store by chance 10 years ago never realizing what I would learn, the friendships that would come from this beading adventure, I had a blast and enjoyed all the classes, international teachers that you brought in… you and the store will be missed by a lot of people…..
I wish you happiness in your new adventure…… Lise xo xo xo
March 20, 2018 at 8:08 am
We will get together. I can’t live without your French Canadian humor and your wonderful smile. Oh bye the way,I don’t believe in chance you were meant share this adventure with all of us. debi
March 21, 2018 at 9:34 pm
Yes I agree it was meant to be…. and for sure we will get together..🙂
March 20, 2018 at 9:10 am
I relate to change being hard as I’m in the midst of my own retirement journey. I can say the unsettled feeling improves as I get more comfortable with new ways to spend my time. Best to you.
March 23, 2018 at 7:12 pm
Thanks Marcia I was just talking about going to visit you at lunch.