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I'm really excited and also really stressed out. I have a commission to do, but it seems to be more of a struggle than I would like. Here's how it started. While in the relationship and artistic collaboration with Christina, we made an amazing table. Then we put that table into the Epic Cafe, with my business cards on it. I got a phone call from a guy named Craig. He wanted me to do a bunch of metal work for him. So Christina and I met with him at his house to talk over his ideas and take measurements. Craig wanted a simple fireplace cover and a plain steel ladder made. He was also interested in having us make a custom steel and ceramic table for his back porch. We set up an appointment for him to come over to Christina's house and look at our work, as well as seeing examples of the furniture and tile. During the following week she and I broke up, so I assumed that the job was impossible to do, considering that she had all of the resources (metal, welding equipment, tile and transportation). So, I emailed Craig and cancelled the projects. He then replied, asking if there was any way that I could find another place to weld and move forward on the projects, even adding that he wasn't very interested in the tile portion of the work anyway. The reason that I had cancelled in the first place wasn't that I didn't think I could do the work, but rather that I assumed that my lack of resources would make it too complicated and that no one (like Craig) would want to hear about those complications and obstacles that I have. This is why I was so suprised and grateful for him being understanding and willing to work with me. So I made a frame for his fireplace cover and yesterday he came to pick it up to see how it looked in place. We talked again about other projects that his still wants me to do. I am really glad that I can drive now because recently the main problem has become "How can I go and get the materials to do this work?" Some times I get very overwhelmed and I feel as if my nervousness is noticable when I talk to him, but I just need to focus on doing the next step. It will all work out.