11/07/2021
Remember when I said I was working on my greatest creation ever?!
Before I get to that part, November always has me in my feels so here’s a bit of my 2021 reflection. January-March I started this year out hitting sales goals I typically would see over the span of a year within a month, achieved social media grows that put me way out of my comfort zone, and most importantly found so much community in clients and fellow creators.
I’m a big believer of being able to pursue not just one thing but all the things in life that bring you joy. Because of so, I have balanced this “side hustle” on top of my full time career as a social worker and in addition to my many other cool roles I have in life- like being an aunt, partner, sister, friend, daughter, and so on.
Late March, I found out that I would be able to add “mom” to the list of roles I get to take on in life. That’s right-my greatest creation is that I’m creating a little tiny human! I’m so grateful I get to be the home of the little person that’s half of me and half the person I love the most. ☺️
As excited as I was to find out I quickly had to redefine what balance looked like in my life and that meant taking a step back from this piece of my life, not completely, but just enough so that I didn’t feel like I was coming up short in other areas of my life, and that was hard (and so are pregnancy symptoms). I knew as I took this step back the algorithm trends, business transactions, and opportunities wouldn’t wait for me. Despite that fear I took on less and this past October I officially closed my order books for the year instead of preparing for holiday pre-orders.
My house may not be filled with invoices, paint, and craft scraps the rest of 2021 but I’m excited for an occupied crib and baby toys to be laying around the floor this holiday season instead.
All this to say-Thank you for following along and sticking around this season of life with me even if I moved slower. May the rest of 2021 be filled with so much joy. I can’t wait to create with you in 2022.
With love & customization,
Xo k