TTFN
I’ve known for two weeks that I need to take a break. But I’ve been avoiding formally telling this to the world. My main reason for avoidance is the same reason I am going on a break; screen time. Like everyone, I have spent way more time on screens than I’d like due to the pandemic. Much of my screen time came out of a pure need for survival. I want my new endeavor, Make It Work to survive. By looking at the opportunity that the virtual world offered to an entrepreneur that struggled with finding space in pricey Los Angeles, I pivoted my business to offer virtual workshops. I was already in the midst of creating a new site and making a social media presence. Virtual workshops meant a new way of teaching and creating kits. I also made interesting social media posts and blog posts each week. I definitely lost some sleep along the way. It was all so very exhausting.
I realized that I wasn’t just trying to make my business survive. I was trying to ignore the traumas that I am enduring. It’s been said that this pandemic is a worldwide shared trauma. No one knows what they are doing and we are flying by the seat of our pants. And of course, the death of George Floyd in May and the following protests affected me deeply. I have a tendency to react to stress by burying myself in work. So I did.
Make It Work is fully functioning with some more workshops and products coming your way. But I am taking a break from emails, social media, and Zoom during August. This time will be for making and gardening. I will be hosting an August Craft is Communal chatting about Invisible Labor in Craft Industries while we work on our own creative projects. The other reason, I’ve avoided this email is because I still enjoy communicating with my growing community. You all will be missed.
See you in September! Ta ta for now!
