tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post6570621772712863023..comments2023-10-02T04:31:05.792-04:00Comments on Miss Print: Giveaway Winner and a Small ConfessionKaye Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12029925048268090807noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-1320428376848019582011-08-17T07:51:55.296-04:002011-08-17T07:51:55.296-04:00Kaye,
Thanks for posting this. It's never eas...Kaye,<br /><br />Thanks for posting this. It's never easy to admit that you're feeling "off". I've been in a bit of a funk this summer, too, so your words really resonated. <br /><br />Good luck finding a job. You can do it! May good things come with the change in the season.<br /><br />-AnnikAnnik Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393332902496278374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-65888294447780829332011-08-16T01:35:42.151-04:002011-08-16T01:35:42.151-04:00Take your time, find a job that will make you feel...Take your time, find a job that will make you feel fulfilled! We will all be here when you make it back. Just remember that amongst all the negativity out there, there are also many good and supportive people who want you to be successful. Wishing you luck with the job search :-)RenoRx (Watch Meesh Run)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04598238997235771977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-46270763021056811802011-08-14T00:37:39.085-04:002011-08-14T00:37:39.085-04:00I agree with many of the other comments. It's...I agree with many of the other comments. It's rough after you finish grad school. It's almost like you have been working so hard for so long that once it's all over, you feel so drained. Take some time and re-group. Do things you love. Make things you love. Keep putting in those applications. Don't give up. And the hell with what others in the blogging world think. That's the one thing that has always bothered me about the quilting/blogging world. Perhaps it's because it's a mainly female dominated thing, but I find the cattiness/cliques unsettling. It's like high school all over again. What difference does it make as long as you are making things that you love and make you happy? There will always be negative people out there. But you can't let it get to you. Not everyone is going to love the same fabric or quilting style. I wasn't aware that the quilting world was moving without us. There are many women (and men) in my quilting guild that are so intense. I wonder if they are at the sewing machine all day long. I don't have that luxury- have to pay for my own grad school. So yes, some people will quilt more than others (crank them out). But I just quilt/sew to make myself happy. No expectations. When it stops being fun, you have to regroup. Find inspiration in art, nature....<br />I guess what this rambling comment is trying to say is hang in there! Have some fun. As hard as it is when you are in a funk- go out with friends. Hope the arm is better.Nurselihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585401223113170875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-22407519788267502922011-08-12T19:44:37.972-04:002011-08-12T19:44:37.972-04:00Why do we as women feel so guilty for having times...Why do we as women feel so guilty for having times when we just can't get up and get going. Kay my dear take it from an old lady (68)lol, this is just a cycle of life. You have been working really hard the last few years to accomplish what you have and now you just need some down time. Don't give up on your passion it will come when the time is right.<br />Just pick up something small to do just to get your happy feelings back.<br />The job market is no different then 30 years ago I remember many young girls coming out of university and having to work in retail till the dream came true.<br />Good luck and Blessings Sandrasandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393681815579474629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-29332779142342508972011-08-12T15:16:02.996-04:002011-08-12T15:16:02.996-04:00lots of good wishes coming your way
An old acquain...lots of good wishes coming your way<br />An old acquaintance of mine ended up as a law librarian -- another took a grant paid short hours job at a tiny "technical center" that was also a lending library -- and another is a media center specialist under the high school library (he knows pcs and equipment too) -- and now runs that media center. Another became a school reading specialist who manages the school's classroom books for the reading teachers. I'm guessing you may be thinking outside the box -- here are a few ideas -- and networking did the trick for these guys to find a job.Marcia W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11895729581181426478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-3723754047847717112011-08-12T13:49:34.770-04:002011-08-12T13:49:34.770-04:00Hang in there, Kaye. As a librarian, I totally un...Hang in there, Kaye. As a librarian, I totally understand what you're talking about. The jobs are few and far between, and it really requires diligence and patience. It will happen--I'm living proof!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685176674707591308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-47643569286354451202011-08-12T10:35:24.674-04:002011-08-12T10:35:24.674-04:00It's lovely to see you back!
Poor you on the ...It's lovely to see you back!<br /><br />Poor you on the job front - I was so miserable when I couldn't find a job in the area I wanted after finishing university, and then one more or less fell into my lap just when I'd given up all hope. You never know what's around the corner!<br /><br />And I have given up all hope of keeping up with the online quilting world. I am increasingly trying to limit myself to doing whatever I fancy, when I fncy, and hoping that the odd person swings by my blog to what I've been up to!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-75834563979154659902011-08-11T21:57:32.859-04:002011-08-11T21:57:32.859-04:00I have to work to keep my mojo flowing this year.
...I have to work to keep my mojo flowing this year.<br />When you get laid off as I did or after school you cannot find work it effects your internal happy creative button.<br />I have found that if you create and write out a daily plan, then you will feel your mojo. It wont be as fierce as when you were stressed with work and school. But if you work at it you will find it, and it can be nurtured.<br />Good luck..KKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05757036877479631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-53121329467539733102011-08-11T21:15:10.972-04:002011-08-11T21:15:10.972-04:00I know what you mean about the blogging world, and...I know what you mean about the blogging world, and I have a good friend who is a librarian in Denver who went through the same thing you are now -- but she found a great job she loves! I'm sending you the same positive vibes I sent to her!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270732362514142999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-75330779267967874132011-08-11T16:44:52.583-04:002011-08-11T16:44:52.583-04:00I'm not sure what the negativity is that you s...I'm not sure what the negativity is that you speak of, but I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. I hope things get better soon, and I know the job search has got to be rough. I admire your holding out for the job you really want, though. <br />By the way, your shawl in progress below is beautiful! I hope your wrist is feeling better!Jaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751259218587190859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-35507231771740969232011-08-11T16:12:34.114-04:002011-08-11T16:12:34.114-04:00Hello Kaye,
I only started reading your blog a sho...Hello Kaye,<br />I only started reading your blog a short time ago but it has given me so much inspiration and I want to compliment you on your creativity and all of the time and effort you put into it.<br />Job searching is one of the most difficult processes in life. Unfortunately, when you have your sights set on the "right" job it can take a very long time. Coming out of grad school my husband spent over 6 months searching and I know how diffucult it was for him during that time. I'm sure that you'll find what you're looking for. Best wishes to you for strength and luck in the hunt.April Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-18709644266051902592011-08-11T15:43:45.971-04:002011-08-11T15:43:45.971-04:00Sometimes life is just overwhelming that way and y...Sometimes life is just overwhelming that way and you have to step back and say 'you know what, it's quite okay for me not to make all those things I have on my to do list, and the world will not end if I don't blog, or read another blog for a while'. <br /><br />I've been caught in that hamster wheel, trying depserately to do everything, but you need to take time to regroup, work towards the most important thing here (ie your career), and let everything else fall into place behind it.<br /><br />Good luck :o)Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-86927391601720168802011-08-11T15:01:46.557-04:002011-08-11T15:01:46.557-04:00Kaye ~ I am not really "in" the quilting...Kaye ~ I am not really "in" the quilting world but have seen some of the negativity because I am an avid blog reader/follower of many of the quilting blogs as I attempt to learn as much as possible about quilting. I'm so sorry it's affected you and hope you can look past it all and get back to your love of creating awesome quilts and other things. <br /><br />Not finding a job you dearly love when you already have negative feelings can just add SO much more and push you over the edge so I think I can safely say we can all understand that.<br /><br />I am much older than you (we won't say HOW much K? ) and maybe what I say won't help at all but I went through a really rough time years ago when my kids were small and there was a lot of negativity in my life. It was horrible to overcome it. It had a terrible toll on my mental state but I was tough and trudged onward. It is hard though so I know how you're feeling even if it was for other reasons in my case. Sad/upset/stressed - it still hits us alike for the most part. <br /><br />Anyway, maybe this will help?? Try asking yourself in regard to all that negative stuff in the blogworld - will this REALLY be something that will follow me 5 yrs from now? Will it matter in that period of time or will it be water under the bridge and be forgotten? If you can say yes, then try as much as possible to just ignore it all. If you have to then stop visiting those blogs that you've seen that and ignore those types. Know that you're better than that and you create awesome things and your 'fans' want to see what YOU can do, not what others say. Clique's are tough to ignore I know. I have been the target of those in the past and it is NO FUN at all. I cried and then got mad and realized that no matter what I said or did they were not going to change their mind no matter what I said or did so I stood my ground knowing in my heart nothing they said was going to change me for who I am. <br /><br />I'm just rambling now but maybe something I said will help. Now - go plug that machine in and make something that makes YOU happy. Maybe a new sign for the wall right in front of your machine that says - "will this bug me in 5 years?" Then with your hand embroidery skills put a cute little bug right below that. A cute little bug with a Cheshire cat-like grin. LOL<br /><br />BIG HUGS HON! It will get better and I can guarantee all of this will be forgotten 5 years from now. By then you will have THE BEST JOB in the world and you will be having a blast with your quilting.VickiThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611232516583515409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-28068887712717698482011-08-11T13:33:50.409-04:002011-08-11T13:33:50.409-04:00I'm so sorry you've been feeling down! I t...I'm so sorry you've been feeling down! I think any time you really pour yourself into something (like your education), there's a feeling of loss when it's over, especially when things aren't going as you plan. I hope the perfect job comes your way very soon! Any library would be lucky to have you.Katie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648256706053052966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-61229614286026681832011-08-11T12:36:18.167-04:002011-08-11T12:36:18.167-04:00hope you feel better soon. sorry you have been bl...hope you feel better soon. sorry you have been blue. i am excited for your new tutorial though. i have an idea for one myself...**nicke...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12075185396690393980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-33159530902751082352011-08-11T10:13:55.814-04:002011-08-11T10:13:55.814-04:00Hang in there. Sometimes the best things come whe...Hang in there. Sometimes the best things come when you are least expext it. :)Jen Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05709487419285175721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-14182673275162949512011-08-11T09:34:00.558-04:002011-08-11T09:34:00.558-04:00Good luck in your job hunt!!! It is such a ruff e...Good luck in your job hunt!!! It is such a ruff economy out there, but hold fast, you will find that dream job out there!!!Melissa Corryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540745755929200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-84805557747089696082011-08-11T09:25:56.383-04:002011-08-11T09:25:56.383-04:00I read a negative post on another blog yesterday a...I read a negative post on another blog yesterday and it totally bugged me! It wasn't mean per se, but just so highly critical of a fabric designer.....I just didn't see the point of it. <br />I am also working my way out of my year + slump/depression. It's hard. I like the advice above from Ruth - it's the journey, not the destination.<br />I should get that tattooed on my palm!<br />xoxo :)oversewn (Raven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10844600500900801461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-76400066301595662802011-08-11T09:19:38.429-04:002011-08-11T09:19:38.429-04:00Kaye, you were one of the very first bloggers who ...Kaye, you were one of the very first bloggers who I "fell in love" with when I discovered this world about a year and a half ago! Your style, your enthusiasm, your creativity, it showed me many things and encouraged me along, even tho you didn't know it and I don't comment often. Please feel better soon! Looking forward to that tutorial you mentioned!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507897357860936296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-46090336307306722892011-08-11T08:06:04.536-04:002011-08-11T08:06:04.536-04:00Good luck in your job search it is tough going out...Good luck in your job search it is tough going out there right now. Do what you love and everything will be alright. I have come to believe that when things look like they are too perfect they seldom really are, blogs included.Pinkadot Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-66142533415631739932011-08-10T23:18:19.695-04:002011-08-10T23:18:19.695-04:00the blog world can suck you in and spit you out tr...the blog world can suck you in and spit you out trying to keep up with everything. I think part of it is this being summer too. We all get overwhelmed with everything else outside of blogging and then when others are constantly doing---it frustrates us. <br /><br />Yep. Been there too. Bloggers also lean on one another too though.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your feelings/thoughts Kaye. It does help to get it all out.<br /><br />Can't wait to see your tute!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247447650956604911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-75625814764995339842011-08-10T23:04:18.396-04:002011-08-10T23:04:18.396-04:00It's always good to recharge your batteries an...It's always good to recharge your batteries and try to put things into perspective. Take your time and enjoy the process. You'll be back at it in no time!<br /><br />Best wishes to you in your job search. Stay positive!Taya@TypeBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292919002838026092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-29712654265538032642011-08-10T22:47:20.576-04:002011-08-10T22:47:20.576-04:00Back when I turned 21, my mother gave me a little ...Back when I turned 21, my mother gave me a little book of inspiring quotes. One of my favorites is 'Happiness is not a place to arrive at but a method of traveling'. To me this means it doesn't matter what you're doing, as long as you are enjoying yourself.... And try not to be disheartened by the job situation, taking a job in the interim is not giving up on your dream! It gives you the opportunity to look for an opening that would be perfect....<br /><br />Keep at it Kaye!Princess Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13149578810654061759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-85229632359714730102011-08-10T22:04:45.778-04:002011-08-10T22:04:45.778-04:00Good luck! I hear ya on the job front. I graduated...Good luck! I hear ya on the job front. I graduated my master's program last year, have applied for probably 20-30 jobs in the last six months, and have not gotten an interview, or even one little call back. Just rejection after impersonal rejection. <br /><br />Just keep plugging along. Ignore any negativity and just do things that you love.JusticeBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15324400081370178580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444369633774342122.post-47438401377105447572011-08-10T22:03:39.999-04:002011-08-10T22:03:39.999-04:00i'm sorry you've been feeling down Kaye.
i...i'm sorry you've been feeling down Kaye.<br />it's hard to be everything all at the same time.<br />I don't know of the negativity you are speaking but you can only be you--and you can only do what you can. The only person that knows what you are made of is you (and maybe Alex)so no one should have an opinion on you or your work.<br />if you ever want to talk to a fellow Canadian who would love to be in the world of quilting more --but knows it's not her time--shoot me an email.<br />I don't know how you could possibly fall behind in the quilting world...it's been around forever and you'll only get more ideas as long as you live so timing will be what it will :)Kelly O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01395316461508115484noreply@blogger.com