Why, oh why, oh why do i ALWAYS do this to myself...always, always, ALWAYS!  I should just walk around with "i love to bite off more than i can chew" on my forehead!  Here it is, 5 days before a halloween art expo that i agreed  to be in, 5 days.  Yup, 5 days.  So now ask maggie how many pieces she has ready to fill up that eeeeeeiiiiiiiiight fooooooooooooot table that they're giving her.  Go 'head....ask.  
*You ask: "How many, Maggs?"
*Maggie:  "<mumbles something inaudible while caughing & scratching  
                    nose & forehead>"
*You say: "What was that, 10 Maggie? That's great!"
* Maggie:  <looks up from her shoes, is now scratching the back of her
                   neck (she suddenly appears to be furiously itchy), looks up
                   at the ceiling and and caughs out another reply...sounds
                   mayble like....."some"?
*You reply: "Some?  Ok, well some is certainly better than none, maggie.
                   Don't feel bad."
*Maggie:  <Takes a very deep breath, puffs cheeks on the exhale>
*You:          "Maggie?"
*Maggie:   <turning red>
*You:        "Maaaaaggggggie?"
*Maggie:    <Takes a chance at a cheap smile and eyebrow raise>
*You:         "You said 'none', didn't you? Not ten, not some, but 'none'."
*Maggie:    <Points and redirects your attention to the sky, takes off like
                    a wounded dog!>

"Yeah, sure, i'd love to be a part of the gallery", I say.  "Oh yes, I know I'm busy, but I'll make time", I say.  "I'll be there with bells on", I say.  Yeah, I actually said that.  So again, here it is 5 days before the showing, and I have NOTHING!!!!!  I can't & won't back out, I need to create my little buns off this week!  Does anyone else do this to themselves, or is this just my chronic little sick game i keep playing on myself?   Yeah sure fine, i can run a business, buy the business and now own the building and have to fix it up and rent it out and have tenants and keep up with all of that and keep everthing organized and run a household and, and, and...be in an art show?  What, oh what was I thinking?  Ok, it's ok, small breakdown, breathe, breathe, breathe, bbbrrrrrreeeeeeaaaaaathe.................ok. I can do this. I can do this, right guys?  Tell me i can do this......yikes!

Of course you can do it.  We have confidence in you.  

Busy people can always find a way to get things done.  You are a busy person, so of course, you can do it.

(Now tell me, what is it you have to create?  :-X )

Go, Maggie, GO!!!

*cheerleaders* [glb]GOOOOOOOOOOOOO MAGGIE[/glb]

But mind my asking, what you have to do, are they paintings or something ???

I know you can, I know you can, I know you can, I know you can...

You must accept the fact that you will accomplish this task and immediately eliminate any idea to the contrary.  Keep your focus, delegate where you can in other areas of your life and
get 'r' done!

Will there be pictures to follow??  I love art.

As a life-long, hard-core procrastinator I say to you:  Of COURSE you can do it!  It's never too late until the deadline has completely passed you by.  Go Go Maggie, Go Go Maggie, Go Go Maggie Go!   http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek099.gif

You can DO IT!!!  RA RA RA!  And make sure you take plenty of pics of your creations.   ;D

Think of it this way, all you really need is one, big, 8-foot long creation.  Hee

Cynde

Of course you can do it, Maggie. After all, you've five days and while that might not seem as long as you'd like, it's plenty.

Go, Go, Go MAGGIE!

So what is it that you've got to create? Like Khrome said, ya just need one big 8 footer, or two 4 footers, or four 2 footers...  ;D

...Ok, ok, feeling better, feeling better...

You guys make the most awesome cheerleading squad i've ever seen!  Khrome, you really made me laugh, the thought of one eight foot creation is hilarious!  I could just envision myself gluing every & anything together and checking it with a tape measure until it's big enough!  That's so funny!  ;D  

So what the deal is is is, is that this is an annual art show that is held in the macabre little town of Jim Thorpe, PA-maybe some of you have heard of it?  It's a cool little town that attracts a lot of tourists mostly because of its history of the Molly Maguires (they were an Irish 'secret society' that committed several murders in Jim Thorpe- has to do with the coal mines in 1800's) and also because of some awesome architecture.  Anyway, there are several artists invited to participate from all over the country, and each one is allotted the space of one eight foot table to display their items on.  Each person's style is different, some are doing just paintings, some sculptures, I know one girl does all sorts of pinatas, and the woman hosting does her own thing with pieces of furniture by reassembling and painting and putting her own touches on them.  So I am asked to do whatever I would like, as long as it fits into the halloween theme.  I have been working of some ideas, i just really hope i can pull it off!  I'll be sure to post some pics for you guys to see-some of the stuff is kind of dark & off the wall, though!  Here is a link to the event, there is an example of one of my pieces about half way down the page on the right hand side, listed under 'Floristic Creations', if you'd like to see!
http://www.halloweenopera.com/artists.shtml

Thanks again for all the support, it means the world to me!

...go maggie....go maggie....go maggie (doing the cabbage patch)...!

Very cool!  I love to check out art showings that are a bit out of the ordinary - this sounds like one I would like!  ;D

Now get to work and make LL proud!  

Go Maggie!  Go Maggie! Go Maggie!

I'm keeping this screen up in my line of vision for my support!

You can do it. You can do it!!!
Good luck
Meg

Yes, I've heard of Jim Thorpe, PA

Go Maggie, you can do it.....Go, Maggie

one 8 foot long ghost???  two 4 foot diameter pumpkins???? 4 2 foot long black cats????   not really as creative as you, but can't wait for the pics ;)

hey maggs,

i do that tooooo!!!!!!! but with giant dinner parties. yeah like i can cook for about 60 people. arghhhhhhh im not a chef ppl. helllllo. why do i do that. thank gawd for sams club.  then i get stressed. its tough. no more inviting more than about 10 over at a time

Yeek, goodluck, Maggie! I procrastinate a lot so I know how you feel.

I think I saw a clip on Jim Thorpe on the Travel Channel--something about a handprint in the old jail.

Anyway, YOU CAN DO IT, MAGGIE!! :)

UPDATE:UPDATE:UPDATE:

<wiping some sweat off her forehead>...

I almost have two pieces completely finished, I should have those done w/in the hour.  My goal is to have at least four finished pieces by the end of the day, I think that's realistic.  By the end of Friday (deadline) I hope to have at least 10 pieces to show, we have to go friday night to set up for sat. morning.  I'm always challenging myself like this, I had months to work on these projects, but waited until the last week to get started...with all do respect ladies & gent, I think that I will wear the procrastination crown for a while!  Someone else will have to earn it off of me (I'll gladly hand it over)!

Off to work! -maggs

I have that problem too, you know doing stuff at the last minute- especialy with school projects :P

See you CAN do it

[glb]YAY MAGGIE[/glb]

...4 down, 6+ to go!

Keep it up - you can do it - yes you can!

Go Maggie Go! Go Maggie Go! Go Maggie Go! Go Maggie Go! Go Maggie Go!

There's nothing quite like that impending deadline adrenaline rush, is there?   8)

Woohoo!!  Go Maggie Go!!

Don't stop now .... you're getting there.....

Go Maggie GO, see Maggie sweat :), See Maggie work....  
GO MAGGIE GO!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You're support is so unbelievable, it's the only thing keeping me going right now!  I keep checking to see the inspirational messages & it just makes all the difference- ((((((a million thanks everyone)))))) !

13Bodies- you couldn't have nailed it any better about the adrenaline rush of a deadline, sometimes I wonder if I actually look forward to the pressure.  I'm just off the wall enough to think that could be true!

BB- Nice new avatar pic, your hair is gorgeous!

We're all cheering you on, Maggie, because I think we've all  "been there, done that", and in my case - many, many times.  We need you to succeed so we know we will also survive our procrastinations in the future...... all of us NEED you to get this done!  ;D

and now, for today's banner.....

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That's so cool BB!  Food for the soul  ;)

If I only had a time forever time I've opened my mouth too big!  You go girl!!!

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These are the Texas A&M University yell leaders.  They ought to keep you motivated!!

ChiliPepper - you are sooooo bad!!  

Cute guys!  ;D

Hey Maggie, it looks like you're on track to finish your series! I'm rooting for you too  :-*

Anais

GOOD NEWS GUYS.......I SURVIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

It was one of the coolest experiences of my life, I feel so fortunate to have been a part of it!  For eight hours, I was surrounded by some of the nicest, coolest, most talented people I have ever encountered...amazing!  There was so many different styles of art, from paintings, to hand-sculpted dolls (these blew my mind, a young girl was making these from nothing more than tin foil & clay!  She had a bit of a Tim Burton style to give you an idea), to photographs, to shadow boxes, to you name it!  I was only able to finish & take 8 pieces, one of which had to be donated to the raffle basket, so 7 for my table...but with proper spacing & props it worked out just fine!  ;)  I thought of all of you while I was setting up and laughed to myself thinking about...one eight foot arrangement, or two four foot arrangements...so funny!  I sold two pieces to out-of-staters, and one of them said they would be calling in a few weeks for some custom work, this is a whole new world for me.  In a way, I felt very vulnerable just sitting there next to my table of stuff, it was like I put my heart and soul on display and it was just out there subjected to the scrutiny of anyone who felt like looking.  I always did this kind of stuff, but only for myself, rarely would I let anyone see.  Not that I was ashamed or anything, just that every piece is extremely personal and has a story behind it, and most of the stories are not ones that I feel like telling!  So this is definetly a new experience for me, and it feels a bit wierd knowing that some of my artwork is "out there", other people are looking at it, giving there opinions, and probably wondering "what the hell was she thinking when she made this?!"  

I was asked to come back again next year, which I absolutely look forward to doing- but much more prepared this time!  8)  I WILL remember to bring price tags, I WILL remember to bring bags and packaging, and most importantly, I WILL remember to not procrastinate!  So, a big thanks again everyone, (((((((( Luv you guys! )))))))))!

I'm sooooo glad it was a positive experience for you.  And you even made some sales - EXCELLENT!  Congrats.

Now make your list of what you need to have ready for next year and put it on your calendar for AUGUST! (If not earlier!!)

Yes, exactly!  I think I am ready to pass the 'procrastination crown' on!  Anyone want it?  Anyone? No? OK, then I'll just burn it!

Congratulations, Maggie!  Thanks for sharing your experience with us.  Are photos forthcoming??

I think its wonderful the asked you back!!!!

I was so worried about getting things completed and set up, that photos were the last thing i thought of  :-[.  I realized as I was on my way that I had forgotten my digital camera, so I stopped and picked up a disposable- I did snap a few shots, if they came out well I will post them.  Can you do that w/ a reg. camera?  I don't have a scanner...I'll have to figure this one out.

Aww it sounded like a cool experience.  Very neato

Congratulations on your success Maggie!

I imagine you can post pics from a regular camera -- often when you have the film developed there will be a spot to indicate you want the pics on a CD or even e-mailed to you, then you can get them on-line from there.  (I have not done this personally, mind you, just doing some thinking in the event I ever get a pic or two on my reg camera worth posting).

I glad you had such a wonderful experience!  :D

Congratulations, Maggie! It sounds like it was a great experience!  :D

Good job, Maggie! Yes, no proscrastination, next year; start 6 days in advance.  ;D

[glb]Congrats Maggie![/glb]

see, we knew you could do it ;)

hoping to see pictures soon

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can't wait to see the pics.  I know exactly how you feel about your art being about "you".  That's how it is for me - most of my art is packed away in art folders.  Last year, the company I worked for had an employee art show, and I contributed a few pieces.  It was so odd to hear what people thought, even though it was positive.  It's almost like... running nekkid through a mall parking lot!  Almost.  but not quite.  :)

Cynde

No, it's more like walking slowly nekkid through a mall parking lot!  :o