Almost Had One!

Today, while I was at work, a lady told me that my earrings were beautiful. I told her that I made them myself and she asked if I sold them. I told her yes and she said she wanted to get a pair for her girls because they would really like them. I wanted to talk to her on her way out of the restaurant but it was so busy that I didn't have a chance to get any information from her. I almost made my first sale. I blame this one on me not being prepared. If I had only had a few pairs of earrings already made, I would have been able to sell her some earrings on the spot instead of making them to order. That was the moment I decided to sell my jewelry in bulk and for wholesale. I still want to make one-of-a-kind pieces, but I also want to make basic jewelry that everyone can purchase at a decent price. I have a goal of how many pieces I want to make before I take my business to flea market, but I don't actually want to specify that amount because the last time I told someone of my jewelry making plans, they talked me out of it; telling me that my goal was too high. How can a goal be too high! I thought everyone wanted to strive for excellence! These are the kinds of people that I have supporting me in my life. Its okay though because it is my own fault for telling them my plans. One of my favorite quotes, "Tell the world what you're going to do but show them first." I spoke too soon, and was persuaded away from my goal. I've learned from my mistake and I will let you know when I have reached my goal.

It is almost 1 o'clock in the morning and I am so anxious to make some jewelry that I can't go to sleep, even though I have a meeting to get to at 8 am. Jewelry making has become an obsession. I read in a book that the only way a person succeeds at something is once they have become so passionate about something that it becomes an obsession. I am proud to say that I am obsessed and I don't care who knows it! I know I am going to succeed because I have all the plans that I need. All I need to do now is put my plans into action.

Now that I know other women are interested, I'm going to make a few extra pairs tomorrow.