My Two Cents

So I know I am somewhat sporadic with both my blog entries and releasing products and I just KNOW if I had 12 more hours each day I would have amazing creations coming out of my ears, but alas, there are only 24 and I need about 6 of them for sleep (ideally 10 for sleep...and yes I believe in Santa, The Tooth Fairy AND The Easter Bunny).

Anyways, that's not what I wanted to talk (write? blog?) about.

It seems there is always alot of negativity floating around Facebook regarding the copying of ideas and in some cases, in my opinion, the dumbest copyrighting manoeuvres I have ever seen.

It saddens me that this kind of pettiness occurs so openly between, what I can only assume, are grown women. There are really NO new ideas anymore, just interpretations or modifications of things already out there. I don't think anyone can honestly say that an idea is 100% theirs.

Take me for example. I make bags, that's my thing. I started with the Simple Satchel which basically involved myself, as a very novice sewer, analyzing a bag I had at home that I really liked and working out how the poke to make it myself. Then I made the everyday bag. I can proudly say that that was mine. I drew the design and I worked it all out. Myself. No pattern, no bag to copy. Still NOT original though. It's not like it's the first messenger bag to hit the market. I can only hope that my little spin on it makes it appealing to people on some level.

I'd like to think if anyone was approached to make a bag similar to mine, and they knew me, that they would talk to me first. I'm happy to share what I do, in fact I'd be flattered. I'd also hope if someone felt I had "copied" them they'd approach me in a discreet and professional manor instead of ripping me apart via wall postings or status updates.

You should never let your ego get in the way of a good product. I only strive to do the best I can to put my spin on those not so original ideas I have in a way that when you see them you think "Wow, That's a Feralique bag".

J

Point of interest....My top 5 Inventions/Discoveries (in no particular order)

1. Penicillin
2. Mechanical Heart Valve
3. Electricity
4. The Dishwasher
5. The Aglet (Go forth and Google)

Fix You

***LANGUAGE WARNING***

Wow....It's really amazing how things can change in a year or three.

Three years ago, before The Wookie was born I was living in a (reasonably) happy place. The husbanian and I got along well and I was pretty happy at work. I loved my job. I was good at it, don't get me wrong though, I still AM good at it. But thing change, priorities shift.

A year ago I had an epic meltdown. I started crying one Saturday night and didn't stop until the Monday afternoon. I was diagnosed with depression. Why thank you, Dr Obvious.

I've done all the right things to try and "fix" myself. I take my tablet every night, I've spoken to a counsellor, my boss, my family. But you know what, it ain't working. Just when I feel like I am on top of everything I have a week like this one. Everyday is a struggle to get out of bed. I don't want to talk to anyone, including my amazing friends that can ALWAYS make me laugh, I don't want to go to work, I want to cry ALL the time and I cannot drown out that negative voice in my head that's telling me I'm a failuree.

I'm NOT a failure....logically I know this, but man, that voice can get pretty fucking loud.

I need a change. I WANT to change my job but I feel, I guess, trapped. I am the primary money maker at home. Awesome pressure there. Not by anyone in particular but it's a fact. My wage pays the mortgage.

The other key factor is my job. It's all I've done since I was 17. I'm 32 now....It'll be 15 years in the same job (different places) in January so I am completely unqualified to do anything else. I don't even have retail experience. Last time I worked in customer service EFTPOS was virtually unheard of. How the fuck do you use one of those machines anyhow?

I have a dream though.......Around July last year I bought a sewing machine. I started sewing. I love it. My head is bursting with ideas and creations and things to make. I would love for Feralique to be a brand that everybody has heard of. I would love to do a TAFE course....but hey, can't fit that around work. So I'm looking for other options. I've always believed if you are unhappy in your situation you need to change it, I guess it's time for me to practice what I preach hey?

Anywho...That's enough sooking from me. Thanks for being a friendly ear though.

J