(Written on 04.09.22)
Dear diary,
Well, this wrist injury (neuropraxia) and the doctors recommendations has really put a big rock in the middle of my road.
Last Monday (after writing my last blog post) I went back to the doctors because things didn’t seem to be getting better with my hand, and he told me… to not use my right hand for 2 weeks.
It’s been a week, and boy I have been up and down in my mind. I’ve been upset, I have had to stop the preparations for my market stall, telling myself I can prep with one hand and then physically doing some preparations with one hand, then frustrations or a tired left hand catch up with me.
I have been trying to tell myself some other things I can be doing- like really I shouldn’t have stopped posting to Instagram. I want to get a nice little catalogue of my jewellery bits and new art pieces on there before my market stall. (And also use these pictures to set up my online store). And, though annoying to do a photo shoot left handed, this is something I am yet to try.
Let me throw in a fun fact.
My left hand (being my least favourite) is probably capable of 20% of what my right hand can do.
This is what I would have said at the beginning of the week, but after one week of being a lefty, I would say my left hand can do basically everything that my right hand can, but to a 30% (and increasing with practice) standard.
I am grateful my injury isn’t worse, I really have a new sympathy towards broken arms/ wrists and hands and especially the length of time for recovery.
I am hopeful for the quicker recovery for my nerves…
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The above was written on Sunday the 4th of September.
Hello to you from today- Saturday 10.09.22
So it’s been another week, and my right hand has improved greatly, but I am still not to be using it.
My preparations for my suitcase rummage market have taken place. I have 2 suitcases, I have a collection of art and crocheted creations for sale, that today, I am going to photograph.
I had a small thought of “I don’t want to part with this” feeling as I was collecting creations from around my art room. Some have blessed my space for so long, but now time to bless someone else’s.
Some things that I need to do this week for preparations:
– Post to instagram!
– Make my online store and post some items there.
– Do a mockup of my market stall.
– Write an inventory and prices.
Some other little things I would like to do, but not necessary:
– Paint my suitcase (I bought a couple second hand suitcases, one has a few marks on the front, putting my little brand on the front would be pretty cool).
– Sew up some bunting (but I really have enough stock for my market and sewing is a bit tricky one handed).
– Frame some artworks for display or to sell with the frames (I have an assortment of frames and need to shift these along with my pieces).
– Finish off some earrings that I had been working on before my injury.
In other news, just now while procrastinating writing this post, I just registered for another 2 suitcase rummage markets (Brisbane CBD, October 2nd and October 16th). How very exciting!
So, I have a busy week ahead of me. Hoping to do a lot of the photo stuff this weekend and during the week I will have some posts to make to Instagram. Setting up my online store will probably be an all day job tomorrow. But I am exciiited to get it going.
The mental gymnastics I have been doing while processing my physical situation has been a freaking loop-de-loop rollercoaster, but I am trying to stay focused on healing and getting my strength back. Just a big ol’ curve ball life has thrown my way, and I caught it awkwardly in my right hand >.<.
It’s been a great driving force to have this market to focus on, and now I am super stoked to have another 2 to look forward to as well. See my previous post for a bit more detail about the Suitcase Rummage Market. I will be at the Suicase Rummage in Brisbane city, at the river side end of Queen St. If you are around, come and say Hi! I will be perched on my little stool with my 2 suitcases and all my goodies on Sundays 18th Sep, 2nd Oct and 16th Oct!
I hope you have had a great couple of weeks.
If you have done a suitcase rummage market before or have any tips for me for selling my art online, leave a comment or shoot me a message.
Much love and big virtual hugs,
Jacky B, x
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