Am I Crazy?

I've been sucked in!!  Laura Nelkin is hosting a KAL for a beaded lace shawl, and after looking at all the lovely bead and yarn combinations in the Ravelry forum, I decided to participate.  As for my prior experience with knitting shawls, I have only made a few simple lace shawls with easy patterns and no charts.  I DO know how to read charts, and I have used charts for knitting and crocheting, but not for lace.  I've also never done a project with beads, but from what I've read, it's not very difficult.

I checked Strings and Things in Beaumont to find some yummy yarn for this shawl, and I found this:

So am I crazy for going completely out of my comfort zone on this?

As a side note, this was my first visit to the LYS since we moved back to Texas.  I must say that even after living in New York City and Nashville, this is my favorite yarn store.  The ladies there are so friendly and helpful, and it has the most cozy atmosphere of any yarn store I've ever visited.  I will certainly be back again when budget permits.