To Thine Own Self Be True, Part 2

I deleted the earlier post (from yesterday) about the competetion I was in for scrapbooking. I didn't make it past the first cut, and was pretty bummed out last night, to put it mildly. Briefly considered giving up scrapbooking, which I knew was ridiculous but I was tired and discouraged.
I should know better. First off, it was far from being my best layout. It was one that I was trying too hard to be 'artsy' on. I'm not artsy. I love clean lines, pages that could be either "paper" or digital (i.e. realistic)...and I tried to be something I'm not. I was only sorta convinced it was ready to be posted in the competition, but people whose opinions I value highly said it was perfect, so I went with it, though I had plenty of time to keep working on it. All week, I said to myself, "if I make it through the first cut, I'll have another chance." So I knew the whole time that I was a long shot...

I also should know better than to try for competitions like that. There are some that I'm fine with. But something like this, no. I didn't audition for the Concerto Competition in college because I knew I wouldn't get in, but even so I'd spend the rest of my life thinking "if only" and trying to change the past. Why did I forget that here??

So it kinda made me dislike the picture of Jasmine that I used, which was horrible since it's an awesome picture. To keep from letting it be permanently scarred, I re-scrapped it. It doesn't count for anything, but it helps. Kinda like cleaning house AFTER unexpected company showed up and saw the house in complete disarray, this is my opportunity to remember the experience with a little less pain and frustration. And to prove to myself that i do still love to scrap.
(Credits: Shabby Princess' Sweet Serenity; paper under picture Susa Long's Life Is Good; Fonts: Arriere Garde)

Three blessings from God today:
1. Jasmine. She is so funny! Imitating us, getting more creative in her play...
2. This weather. I love it!!
3. Josh. He brought me lunch today since I was still a little down about the competition. Yay for DiBella's subs!! :)