But I didn't....
And that's why the title is growing up.Because that's what grown ups do... And then they go home and pay the bills, listen to their children, make doctor appointments and do other grown up stuff (including drinking a glass of wine to wash out the stress). My boss said something like: "Don't bend for the one stone you dropped, when there are 100 stones that you already picked up". That helped a bit. On the other hand, I never made a big mistake at work.... never.... and I'm wondering how did I let this one slip up. Maybe because my head is in swirls of purple and orange and green and not where it should be? Not easy being a grown up. Wouldn't it be nicer (and easier) if we could all make a living playing with color all day long?
I like what your boss said....rather than screaming at you. Everyone makes mistakes, all things can be rectified.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about being a grown up....wouldn't it be nice if when something goes wrong we could just flop to the floor and have a good ole tantrum? LOL! OR run to our room and slam the door with a big flop on the bed and a few wails? LOL!
I suppose we COULD do those things but it wouldn't bode well in showing we've grown up.heehee Ah well.....
I adore your work!!
XOXOXO
I think your boss is a very wise person. And I know you are beating yourself up like crazy anyway. But you are such a grown up and you are also such an Artist. I love you new girls. They just look like so much fun to paint. I love your wild and crazy colors too.
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie I think I can understand how you feel! Am so sorry to hear that this happened at work. I know you are a person who works very hard. And it is easy to make a mistake.
ReplyDeleteI know I made a huge mistake last year at work and gave myself much more of a hard time that the powers at work did. Your boss sounds very understanding and I hope you can let this go and not give yourself a hard time (this coming from someone who always gives herself a hard time!).
And it is hard being a grown up. I would love to play every day - with you ; with lots of color (wouldn't that be heavenly?)..
I am adoring your new girls and the colors you are using. Am particularly in love with the tiny yellow bird in your painting of the lady with orange hair. I do love your birds.
Very glad that you enjoyed your recent 4 day weekend and had some time out. The photo of you with sunlight behind your hair is lovely.
Hope you get to the dentist soon - I understand your fear they are horrible places and not much fun at all (for grown ups or kids).
Take good care.
Dot xx
P.S A glass of wine is always a great way of washing out stress.
P.P.S I have a package awaiting at my post office that I need to sign for. Have a feeling it might be the one from you :)
Very wise person your boss! Trust me I did strive for perfection for years...it's an illusion....and load of wasted energy, just enjoy the mistakes as a part of the human condition....your art is amazing...love the splashes of color covering the page....a wonderful tribute to being a grownup!
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Your new piece made me smile immediately! I'm so enjoying the bubbles around your girl, light and full of orange creative energy!! I asked myself, what colors are the beautiful, creative bubbles orbiting me (she said, smiling). And, see, sweet artist friend, she still has her crown on! As grownups, sometimes our crowns may be small, but, they ARE there as we go about taking care of all our grownup stuff! (When we would actually rather be dancing in swirls of purple, orange, and green (purple is one of my FAVS!!). Good to hear that your boss knows what it's like to see a stone drop from the already picked up 100! Love your sharings, Z., and always, always, your art! ~~ ((Hugs)), Laurie
ReplyDeleteYour story reminded me of when I used to work in the Mortgage biz and I made a mistake that cost a Loan Officer some of his commission. My stomach just got queasy when I read your post. I'm grateful now to be home with my son and not dealing with that kind of stress. Your boss sounds really cool and understanding. I love your new piece as well!!
ReplyDeleteOh my I love this post...so real! Isn't it awful that feeling...so many things in our lives require us to be 'right on' all the time with little room for mistakes (esp. at work)sounds like your have a wonderful boss. I'm so glad you shared this with us! I'm loving your art in circles!
ReplyDeleteYep, we all do it at one time or another. I don't work so well with others...so I don't....work. I know I am sooo lucky.
ReplyDeleteLove the new art!
Hi Zorana,
ReplyDeleteI love your new girls, I think its something about the hair, just love it (and of course the birds!!!)
Glad you are trying not to beat yourself up over your work issue. I am sure you always strive to do the best for your employer and he obviously knows that when you read the lovely comment he made. It is dreadful, but in our own mind, that one mistake overshadows all the good we have done for quite a while.
Looking forward to seeing more of these delightful girls and their birdies.
Jacky xox
Dear Zorana,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts, I struggle to always want to be doing everything "perfectly"...
I know how it feels when we don't always do how we would like..I think the message your boss gave you was wonderful...and I will think of it often..I may even use it in my journaling??..if that's okay?....as I need to remember it too..
I love your new "girls"..they are looking very sharp!...and the colours are wonderful...xx
What a great boss!
ReplyDeleteI'm still loving the circular paintings. Really lovely.