We have a "situation" at work. Nothing serious, just something that-- too often-- causes my Annoyance Alert System to be elevated to red. Today was such a day. But then in the midst of it all, I got an e-mail from a friend with some really sweet "you're appreciated" sentiments. At that particular moment in time, I really needed it... and was moved almost to tears by his kind words (which, given how emotional I am, isn't *that* hard to do). It got me thinking, though, about how rarely we let those who matter KNOW they matter. And how an offhand remark which seems so insignificant can have the power to turn a bad day completely on its head. I'm going to try to "pay it forward" and wear my heart on my sleeve more often... it will probably look good there.
That's today's kindness. Today's struggle is the painting. I've come to the conclusion that I really rushed the underdrawing and it has some major flaws. I won't point them out because they're fixable with paint-- hopefully. I should be able to pull it off, but it's distracting me. This one's definitely not giving me that shiny, happy feeling. The next project lurking in my creative offstage is tantalizing me, but I WILL NOT start it until this is finished. Hopefully that'll serve as a motivational tool.
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