A break...more than one

i finished Frostie Blue and was tapped out. I didn't craft for probably two days.  I'd like to think the reason wasnt due to more than just having given it my all but... I think it was that I hadn't heard back from the intended recipient about how perfect it would be.  I believe I'm still too caught up in getting validation from others opinions. Well, and having them agree with me.  I really like that.

I started again and I'm loving the new shawl I'm doing. It's a light cranberry color in a pretty pattern. I think it will be a nice shawl when I'm done.  The funny thing is, I'd put aside my earlier disappointment about Frostie Blue and moved on. Then I was given the go ahead on sending it and suddenly life was a little brighter.

Why do I do this? Quick tempered and mercurial. I'm a trial to myself and I'm tired of my own behavior. I should be better than this!