Sunday Blessings

Today my blog had the most views ever--200+ page views--and I've seen an uptick in my Etsy views as well.  That's certainly a good sign considering that I've been contemplating the idea of closing the Etsy shop.


There haven't been many sales all summer, and though I keep telling myself that people are busy, on vacation, not shopping much because of the economy, to just hang in there, it's getting more and more ridiculous to continue.  That whole "throwing good money after bad" theory certainly has found it's way into my mind lately.

Then I have a day such as today--lots of views, hearts and comments--and I just can't think of closing the shop or ending the blogging.  First of all, I really enjoy keeping up with the friends I've made since this little foray began, and secondly, I'm not sure I've kept at it long enough.  

The Etsy folks keep saying to hang in and wait, it gets better.  The thing is though I've discovered something about myself as far as the blogging goes--I just really enjoy it.  I knew before that I enjoyed writing, it is the better part of my college experience, but I didn't know what a difference the instantaneous results would make. I've posted on the blog and within minutes someone has read my work and responded.

 Who could ask for more than that?  So, I guess in the end I'll just be happy that I'm not dependent on the Etsy sales.  I have a regular job, afterall.  And we aren't going to go hungry as a result of the economy.

I'll count my blessings, one of which is this neat little opportunity to express my thoughts and show my work, another is the Etsy shop.  Sure it barely breaks even, but that's okay because it's just another outlet for showing my work.  If I sell items, so be it.  Until it gets too expensive, I'll just keep working at it and hope that all will work out in the end.



What are some of your blessings?  Do you have any blessings that also worry you?

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