Have you ever? Yea, me too. Today was one of those for me, as in when has this ever happened? Answer – never! In all the years I’ve had really fun crafting online workshops, never have I ever had our internet go out. Not until today!
Some of you have taken my classes. Remember how I like everyone to speak up? I enjoy hearing your comments, questions and laughter. I think it feels more like we’re all in a room together, face to face. Not laptop to cell phone. Today, the sound stopped. I looked up and my screen froze. I moved my hand but nothing. There was a strange delay. I asked, “Can you hear me?” No answer. Then they stopped moving too. What was happening?
I tried to fix the problem. A screen popped up informing me the host canceled the workshop. “What? No, I didn’t!” I answered, as if it would understand. “This is insane.” There were no indicators our internet was down. Have you experienced this happen before? Ugh… technology.
Long story short, I lost everyone. They lost me. Nearly 20 minutes later, I was sent new emails with links. Nobody responded. I stayed in the Zoom room for the remaining two hours, playing with Alcohol ink. I waited in case someone found their way back.
Photo closeup shots of blue alcohol ink backdrops
It wasn’t until I shut off my computer that my husband discovered our internet service had gone down. That’s what started all this. It happened right after a gust of wind blew half of our holiday decorations into our neighbor’s yard. Then poof! No more Zoom and no more workshop. I was so upset.
There’s always a moral to every story. Isn’t there? I’d like to think so. Granted, I usually don’t see it right away, especially when I’m upset. Tonight it hit me. “Was this avoidable?” I wondered. This was beyond my control. While that’s true, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other creative solutions. I needed to pivot.
I have no control when or where I might have a seizure. I have no control over the weather. I have no control if anyone else has life get in the way, and that’s ok. This was my moment to step back and re-evaluate everything.
“Is there a better way that I can control?” Yes! From now on, instead of doing workshops I’ll have video tutorials and downloadable PDF’s for you. I’ll start a more set it and forget system that’s perfect for everyone. Watch it when it’s right for you! No matter where you live, day or night.
On that note, I just wanted to say, have an amazing day. I pray tomorrow gives you creative inspiration to see new possibilities. I hope things improve and continually get better for you. I wish you and everyone you love the very best. To all my creative friends, thank you for your continued support, understanding and patience. I am so grateful to you. Have an amazing holiday. ❤️
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