Choose- you don’t always get both.
I spent my entire weekend participating in an event that I had little to no faith in. I was wrong. I sold out on day one and did well on day two. What I trying to say here is you don’t know until you try.
I went into this thinking the kind of people who attend this specific type of event are looking for crafty things, gifts, and possibly YA and children’s book not murdery and spicy materials. I was, gladly, wrong. Now the reason I felt the way I did was because it was a school fundraiser event. You know, moms, dads, grandparents, and kiddos being dragged to a school they don’t want to be in Monday through Friday- why would they want to go back on the weekend?
My favorite shockers were the ‘older’ ladies wearing their pearls and finest, Sunday best, and the ringing of sermons still in their ears, coming to my table and buying Sin Full. Color me surprised! Hearing men saying ‘My wife will love this. She’s into those crime documentaries and podcasts.’ ME TOO! Please, buy two!
The other things that flutter my tiny soul are people who come looking for me. Like, they came for me. I know, right! Crazy! It’s nice to know that people like my writing. I was also happy to see friends and coworkers come to my table and support my efforts.
The one heart-stopping event was me losing my wedding rings. 😦 I got them back but not before freaking out. I made it home the first night of the event and realized they were gone. How? Well, I have lost over 50 pounds and they are a bit loose. I thought I may have lost them in the restroom after washing my hands. I could have slipped them off and thrown them away. The scenarios ran rampant in my brain all night long. Hence the nap in the title. On to the good news- I found them on day two in a box of swag I was putting together the day before. I slid them back where they belong then wrapped my finger in tape making sure they went no where! It drew attention in a good way. Brought people to my table to ask if I hurt myself which would not have been a stretch of the imagination, if you know me.
Either way, I learned a few lessons this weekend. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. I was so happy with it I filled out the contract for next year’s event. Go me! Number two: you can take a nap later. Do the thing. Go to the place. Learn something new- then take a nap or don’t.
I do need your help though. I need to stop death scrolling all night. I have stories to write and things to do yet I pick up my phone and waste time that could be used elsewhere. Help- what can I do? Really. I need to work out more, get on these 3 books waiting to be finished and live! What do I do? Let me know your thoughts and ideas.
Now- I’m gonna take a nap. (I don’t feel bad about it cuz I wrote 10 pages this morning.)
Frank (black) and Benson (brown)- NAP TIME!
