Yesterday's Discovery...I Am Not Random!

Some of you are saying, "Really, Carole? You didn't know that about yourself?" Okay, so it can sometimes take me awhile to figure stuff out, but hey, at least I get there eventually.

As I was sitting in my studio yesterday trying to make a chunky, "random" necklace, I became extremely frustrated.  I questioned my artistic abilities like never before.   Of course I've had some pieces that just didn't work out the way I wanted, and get to the point where I find myself taking them apart.  I wanted this one to be different...and yes, "random", but it wasn't working for me at all.  I must have wire-wrapped some of the beads and chain at least three or four times, to the point where I had to walk away.

Not being one to give up, I found myself back at it again later on, with a "I will conquer" attitude.  And I did conquer the necklace and earrings...but by not being "random" in the design.  Ha Ha!  I have to say, it did bother me that I find I am challenged by anything other than systematic.  I went to the on-line dictionary for the definition of random..."Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective"...Oh that is SO not me!! Then I brought up the definition of systematic..."Characterized by the use of order and planning; methodical"...and yes, that is me to a T.  Do I fight it?  I didn't yesterday.

Here is my "Systematic" necklace, which I will name "Sis" for short and I have named the matching earrings "Sissy".  You will find it listed in my Etsy Shop later today or this evening.

As you can see, I did mix the metals...copper, pewter, and sterling silver.  I definitely like this set as it's a little more on the trendy side of fashion.

I'm afraid my desire to be "random" might keep me awake at night...but for now, I'll keep moving forward with what makes me smile!

Moving forward one day at a time...
Carole