Frustration!
I realize this is a learning curve, especially for those of us who have little to no knowledge of technology or how it works (HUGE LEARNING CURVE), and I want so bad for this to work. I also realize that this is not an overnight ordeal or that there is a specific end goal or destination, more like a journey.
Some days the frustration can be a bit overwhelming. I work a full time job. I want to spend more time working on this project than I am capable. I want to go in and complete each task and just click, click, click be done so I can move on. Level 1 was deceptively easy. 5 days and a sense of gratification. Yet level 2 is excessively more time consuming and complicated of a learning curve than anticipated. I finish one task and pat myself on the back for finally accomplishing things (sometimes a full week to get 1 task done) and move onto the next task, to dig in and find it too is not going to be accomplished in just one sitting. It just feels like one brick wall after another. I can definitely see if there were going to be any quitters or drop outs it would happen during lesson 2.
Please pardon the rant and negativity. I obviously need a break and probably some coffee. I'm not quitting! I find spite to be a very powerful motivator and to prove to no one else but myself that I CAN DO THIS DAMN IT!
Ok, Gotta go before the filter fails. Thanks for the vent, much needed.
Angie-
UPDATE: For anyone who may come across this post, to date I, personally, have found lesson 2.9 to be the most difficult so far, but I came through it (moving and updating pictures to my G+ account was the toughest). I feel much more at ease and as if moving forward with progress again. Remember to have patience (often a challenge for me) and allow yourself the time to explore every button on every page to see what they do. And ask questions if you simply can't figure something out. Ask WA, Ask Google, or find a Help button. Just don't give up. The only things that are hard in life are the ones you don't know yet how to do. Once you know it's not so difficult.
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Hi Angie!
Don't worry, most all of us have probably felt some similar frustration at times! I know the process can seem slow, but, just keep plugging at it when your schedule will allow. It is far more productive perhaps than some of the things you used to do before you found WA!
It sounds like you have a strong passion for this! You will get there!
Sincerely,
Tom
Thank you for your encouraging words. I had a little meltdown this morning, de-stressed with some yoga and moved on with my day. I'll get back to it with a fresh head later tonight.
I know I'm right where I'm suppose to be. I just wish I had the super power foresight :)
Hope your day is a wonderful one, Tom.
Angie-