I guess its time I fessed up and told the awful truth about my goal.
I did give away the earrings- but I struggled- things didnt go as planned for me.
The problems started when I personally addressed envelopes for everyone I know and love. If you know me- you were about to be the recipient of a fine new pair of earrings. (unless your a man:)
Thats when my brain started second guessing every thing- maybe she wont like these- or maybe the other pair are better for her, or are her ears even pierced, or she could really hates these, I should buy cuter beads. Maybe they will think I am weird or stupid or untalented, she could be ungrateful, she might not even know who I am. Do I mail or deliver, send one pair or more because she might not like what I think she will like-
Soon, the giving was turning into a nightmare- LITERALLY!
This is how the nightmare went-
There was a snake in my ear- the head in my ear canal and the little body hanging out. At first I didn't mind it because it kind of made sense in a weird way- it blended with my hair and it wasn't really bothering me.
People said "Shelli, you need to get that out of your ear right now- don't let it become comfortable there."
I didnt listen and as time went by the snake was quite comfortable hanging out of my ear. It began to weigh more and soon I couldnt hear well and it didnt blend so well with my hair as it became longer and fatter. (I dont remember worrying about what the snake might have been eating in there- obviously my brains! DUH!)
Back to the dream- it took some very professional surgeons to remove that snake- and I felt so free once it had left me!
I thought about this in relation to the earrings- I let the snake get in my ear- the doubt, the fears, the concerns of what others would think- and then I let it get good and comfy- I wouldnt let anyone sway me! I was sure that my friends and family members deserved better than what I had to give and nothing could change my mind. In the end- I took the earrings to a family party and just let them take what they liked- but I left quickly so as to not hear their comments. Stupid snake in my ear!
IF I decide to something like this again- I will watch for that snake and maybe get it outta there before it requires professional help!
For now- that's the way the story ended!
On to the next learning experience!
Bring it- but be nice and lets leave the snakes out of it this time okay??
