Silly Frustrations

Merry Christmas!

So, today has been a day of silly frustrations.

One was when my aunt innocently asked if I could make a table for her like the one that I made for Kristin, the oak hall table that stands in our entryway. I asked her how much she wanted to spend on it, and the answer was $40.

That amount is reasonable when you consider that she is trying to replace one that she bought for $40. And I know that my aunt meant nothing by it... truly I did. I actually was not upset, except...

Except somewhere deep in my head there was a part of me screaming about how on earth she could think that table was only worth $40. A handcrafted, solid oak table with traditional and solid joinery and a French rubbed oil and wax finish. It was not what she meant, and my reaction was illogical and completely silly... and yet it was there. Oh well. I feel bad cause I did not react well, even though my aunt meant nothing from her innocent questioning.

Frustration number two was when I discovered that the professor who has been blowing me off for literally months suggested that I contact a different professor in a different department... a department that had a Dec. 1st deadline for applications.

I am starting to feel adrift. Sigh.

I am going to bed. Tomorrow is a new day.