*sigh* WalMart bound.

[merimask]

Note to self:  "Self,  never NEVER do small local SCA events again.  Never do Pax.  No more Brass Ring Thing, even if there's an article in the local paper about you.  Also, no more local art & craft fairs.  Just don't do it.  Either they're all teasing you, or no one in this region has ANY disposable income.  By the way, neither do you.  Wasting time and gas on these events is...a waste of time and gas.  That equals a waste of money.  So, y'know, just don't do it."

George Bush has done a great job of strangling the shit out of the middle class.  I'm going to have to get a job at WalMart if this keeps up.  :-(

At least I'm still losing weight.   When all else fails, I can always have the satisfaction of starving myself.  That's not too control-freaky, is it?

*longs for chocolate*

*Derives perverse pleasure in denying self chocolate*

Yeah, I gots problems.

Comments

[kls-eloise.livejournal.com]

Hate to say it, hard-core Scadian that I am, but small local SCA events are bad events for merchants. Especially with gas at $3.11/gallon, no one travels any distance to a small, local event unless it's something highly specialized. And Scadians are broke. You and I both know that.

Don't get a job at Wal-Mart. Get a job at Target. Bob did that for a year or so in between consultant's positions. Target treats their employees like compost, rather than like raw manure.

For what it's worth, I'm squirreling money away for what I'm thinking is probably going to be another largish commission. I've got a kimono that my dad picked up while he was in the navy - it's pure tourist export stuff, nothing special. But the embroidery is lovely, and I'm thinking that a mask to hang with it would look really nice. One with all the floppy bits. Shall I send you pictures?

The middle class does still have disposable income - you just can't look for it where you've been looking lately. Say - whatever happened with Gump?

[merimask.livejournal.com]

Yeah...I'm beginning to be VERY worried about Pennsic this year. I keep wondering when it's going to dry up for me & I think this year could be the worst one yet. Guess we'll see. :-/

Eh...I have SO many things up in the air. The West Coast galleries are still interested...it's just a matter of waiting for an opening. Apparently, art sales out there have slowed down too. In the meantime I'm looking into a few large gift/costuming shops in a few strong tourist markets. Wholesale is my best bet right now, it seems. I'm sending a few info packets out this week & I'll see what comes of it.

It's just frustrating to be working at the level that I'm at, & have the market dry up right underneath me.

The kimono idea sounds lovely...bring pictures to Pennsic & we can sit & talk & sketch. That's the best way to find something perfect.

Your winter dragon is coming along nicely, by the way. :-) Do you mind if I post pics of it in here or would you rather be surprised?

[kls-eloise.livejournal.com]

You're worried about Pennsic every year. But gas is at it's highest yet, so I don't know if people are going to be stingy. I'm always feeling kind of free-wheeling because we're driving through PA saying "look how cheap gas is out here!" It's all what you're used to, I suppose. I find it very ironic that as everyone else is tanking, my little family unit is picking up for the first time, well, ever. It's a nice change.

I don't mind at all if you post pics of the winter dragon. Surprises are fun, but I love seeing the stuff in progress. Besides, this way I can sit here and gloat that it's mine. ;-)