tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post1804592735758263637..comments2024-02-29T03:31:23.301-05:00Comments on Jen Mecca's Pottery Blog: Getting off a Merry-go-RoundJen Meccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12745394371787335162noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-80497609406726916482010-08-19T23:32:12.036-04:002010-08-19T23:32:12.036-04:00Thanks everyone..I'm working on getting rested...Thanks everyone..I'm working on getting rested!Jen Meccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745394371787335162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-46467439126747985112010-08-17T06:54:59.831-04:002010-08-17T06:54:59.831-04:00Sounds like you really needed a break, when you co...Sounds like you really needed a break, when you come back I'm sure you'll feel better than ever. Sometimes you need to say 'no' in a positive way!Quietly Otakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163867249259070785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-31282074276171150732010-08-16T18:57:12.405-04:002010-08-16T18:57:12.405-04:00Good girl.
You needed the break!
Sounds like it wa...Good girl.<br />You needed the break!<br />Sounds like it was your sanity or the clay.<br />Thank goodness YOU won out.<br />Your work will be ALL THE BETTER FOR IT!Judi Tavillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841680807609051483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-64790581761636438132010-08-16T18:37:25.105-04:002010-08-16T18:37:25.105-04:00that was a beautiful testament to the power life h...that was a beautiful testament to the power life holds and self expectations and determined spirits. <br />You have proven your self a million times over and need to remember that sometimes our bodies and minds are telling us to slow down, rest and soak in family.andrea gardiner freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651815843778923759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-74324691520827438382010-08-16T15:16:02.854-04:002010-08-16T15:16:02.854-04:00Good job. It does feel like "quitting" ...Good job. It does feel like "quitting" sometimes when you turn down or back out of an opportunity, but it's not-- it's a necessary part of protecting your happiness. There will always be more shows, but there won't always be another chance to see a smile on a loved one's face.Vickihttp://www.vmwstudios.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-45931093729279821292010-08-16T11:46:00.409-04:002010-08-16T11:46:00.409-04:00You should be proud of yourself for having the cou...You should be proud of yourself for having the courage to say "no". <br /><br />I blogged about the Mom/Potter balancing act a while back, and just writing about it made me feel better. My kids still suffered this summer as I was trying to work too much for the one show I planned.<br /><br />The shows and sales and promise of income are tempting and quite validating for anyone trying to make a living making art. At times, my kids are excited for me the artist, but just as often simply want me the Mom. Both are fulfilling, but the kids will win out any day.Kari Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141353933779296663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-80171583731636629612010-08-16T10:16:25.107-04:002010-08-16T10:16:25.107-04:00As a mom and a potter it is nice to see people get...As a mom and a potter it is nice to see people getting the work out to the public. I am still trying to find studio time. You made me feel better about saying no to the clay for awhile even though I miss it.Leah Bearce Guerinhttp://www.leahguerin.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-32885034464375569892010-08-15T23:40:46.617-04:002010-08-15T23:40:46.617-04:00I have been choosing my shows and growing my busin...I have been choosing my shows and growing my business very carefully as my kids grow (4&13.) I loaded a kiln today and then went out to run in the rain and jump in puddles with my boy- Part of the reason I make pots is to have the flexibility to be a mom too- it won't make me a millionaire, but it sure makes me happy..and I'm there for my kids!Tracy Sheahttp://www.sheaclay.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-15744512941324404162010-08-15T22:42:54.860-04:002010-08-15T22:42:54.860-04:00I am so proud of you!! Just think, the next show ...I am so proud of you!! Just think, the next show you will have a booth full of pots and hopefully wine goblets!! Glad you had a great date night, too!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-30402250622651318342010-08-15T22:28:38.669-04:002010-08-15T22:28:38.669-04:00no is not a bad word.
I think you know how I fell ...no is not a bad word.<br />I think you know how I fell about this kids and family first.<br />This year is a year I step past even that in dealing with a brother who might not be with me -us- in the next year. I have to put pots on hold-spending time with him has to come first.<br />Like I said- no is not a bad word.cookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-78009529385610613542010-08-15T22:14:08.621-04:002010-08-15T22:14:08.621-04:00When Wesley was very small I was on a plane every ...When Wesley was very small I was on a plane every week and working so hard, trying to keep up with the corporate men I worked with and prove I was superwoman. Well I wasn't and the best lesson I ever learned was saying no and getting off the merry go round before my child grew up. Being a mom is the most important thing you will ever do in your life. My kid is seventeen and will go off to college this time next year. Enjoy those babies now and make pots later or make them when you can grab a few hours. Pots will wait, kid won't!!!<br />I love that photo, so peaceful, just like you must have felt this weekend. Learn when to say enough is enough, you will be better and healthier for it. Good for you for staying home, big step!!!!!Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.com