Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Happy Birthday to Us!




One year ago today I walked out. I walked away from the most stressful part of my life. I put 6 years of my heart and soul in to a company that had nothing to do with my passion (and the owner was a total tool). Everybody was out to fend for themselves. Nobody cared about anyone. It just wasn’t for me. I gave my notice but that didn't go over well. Once thing led to another and I walked out.




It was the biggest leap of faith I have taken but with God as my strength I did it…and haven’t been happier! Yes I wondered how I was going to pay my house payment or how I was going to keep the lights on but I did it! I remember telling my fiancés teenage children things will be a little different but this mama has gotta do what she’s gotta do!



I had more lists than one should every make, of all the things I wanted to accomplish. All the things that had to be done. A schedule to follow each day. Then reality kicked in and the pressure of running your own business. And the mental games. As word traveled I had walked out on my job people quickly wanted to know what had changed with my “side business”. Then I began to wonder should my party decorations have stayed a side job? I did leave a great paying job for this side business? Creativity has always been second nature to me but I no longer felt creative. I was working 35 to 40 hours a week and pumping more party orders out than I could count at night. Then I freaked! Luckily I have a best friend that will never let me be negative and although she will listen she always reminds me of the positive. And a fiancé that might think I’m a little crazy but set me in my place. I had to regroup!



Then I realized I am truly blessed with creativity. I knew before taking the plunge it was going to be different but this different life works for me. I still get up at the crack of dawn and start working but you might find me in the flower bed at 9am, “taking a break” or in the horse stable playing with a couple furry friends. Told you I’m blessed! I’ve met so many great mom’s, best friends, grandma’s along the way that remind me that creativity is a gift and I am blessed with it! Once I decided I’m going to just do what I do the pressure lifted.




Celebrate with us this month with lots new blog post, new products and just to be living a crazy life. :) I am so thankful for all of you for allowing me to do what I truely love!




THANK YOU!

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