Dreams

We finally took that next leap and Justin has quit his day job to help take this business to the next level. I have felt a range of emotions in the last 24 hours. I've felt happy, relieved, yet worried and frightened. We've crunched numbers and it works but it's like I've jumped from a plane without a parachute and I'm falling.. yet it's so exciting! When I was working a regular job, I wasn't happy. The job was alright and I loved everyone I worked with. And yet I didn't want to spend the rest of my life there. But I did and I stayed there for 8 years. After I had Bella, I knew that I didn't want to be away from her that long doing something that I didn't love. I took that leap of faith and I feel so very blessed that it's working out the way I'd hoped.

Thanks to everyone for your support! I have the best family and friends to rely on for support and encouragement. We are excited for what this next chapter brings.

New Adventures

Today was my last day at Citi.. such a bittersweet day. I've worked with this company for 8 years. I practically grew up there. I started working there when I was 19 years old. It was definitely my first "real" job. While working there I met Justin, got married, graduated college and had a baby. I met some of the most amazing people that I'll be friends with forever. The work itself was not always the best but I learned so much and I'll never forget that.

I'm going to be staying home with Isabella and I'll keep doing my vinyl decal business. When I chose graphic design as my focus in college I knew it would be something that I could do from home but never really planned on it. I've always wanted to be a stay at home mom but figured I'd need to work and that it wouldn't really bother me much. Boy was I wrong! These past 9 months since I've been back to work has been one of the most challenging times in my life. Working moms deserve so much credit. It is HARD keeping up with a full time job, keeping up with the house & meals, plus trying to find time (and I mean quality time) to spend with your family. I know some moms who do a great job at it.. but it wasn't for me.

So from now on I'll be promoting my business, hopefully getting a website up this year, designing new decals, & most importantly.. spending time with my beautiful, smart & silly 1 year old. Wish me luck!