Recurring Insanity

So, I often get these ideas/projects in my head that I think will be so great and not really that big to carry out. I don't know why I think they won't be huge because they always are!
I had a busy week this week with a lot going on, but we had some friends getting married this weekend, and they had decided to have a cake contest for their reception instead of the traditional cake, so of course, I thought this would be a great idea for me to participate in. And, of course, I had a vision. Well, having had such a busy week, I finally convinced myself of one compromise to make both parts of my cake the same instead of trying to pull off two different recipes as well. So, I was feeling rather proud of setting a limit for myself. :) Clearly, still not moving back into the realm of realistic expectation, though, as the cake probably took a total of about 7 hours! Thought I'd at least show the fruits of my labor with these photos. The groom is a sound engineer, and both of them actually do sound mixing at our young adult service at church, so it is supposed to be a little sound guy with headphones at a sound board. (The teal was one of their wedding colors.)
Now, don't get me wrong. It was fun. I do enjoy it. I think it reminds me of my Grandma Nila to make cakes and things like this. And, I did win the contest! :) It's just that maybe next time I will not try to cram one more "little" project into an already hectic week. It's seems doubtful, though, that I've learned my lesson. I never do.