When I was younger we took family vacations to Door County
and I remember a shop called the Pink Mailbox. It was my favorite store, it had
all different types of stationary, stickers, stamps etc. Every year I would
stop there and stock up. I told myself I would own a store like that someday,
it was my dream! While in college everyone thought I was crazy for not wanting
to work for a company and do corporate designs. I wanted to make stationary and
wedding invites, things of that nature. I wanted the pleasure of being a part
of people's special occasions and events. It's an honor to bring their visions
to life.
I have the greatest support system a girl could ask for. My
family and friends are constantly encouraging me to start my own business. A
part of my fear in taking the big leap is that the market is so saturated with
beautiful designs, that I honestly didn't believe my work was unique enough.
However it must be since people are coming to me to create their wedding,
shower and birthday invites. I was discussing my concerns with a girl at work
and I told her that I was just scared and nervous and honestly didn't know
where to begin. She looked at me and started to say "so you're scared
of..." and just when I thought she was going to say failure, she said
"success" I paused and looked at her and thought wow, I've never
thought of it that way. I've never really been scared of failing because my
mentality has always been, I'm capable of learning anything, capable of
succeeding and even if I don't, I can't say I didn't try.
A few years ago I trained for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day and
completed that goal. Currently I'm training for my first 5K and I have one more
day in my 9 week program. In the beginning of that program I thought I was
crazy for attempting to be a runner, everyone told me to take it slow and you'll
be amazed how far you'll go. I learned while trying to do something physically
different your mind is always telling you negative things, "I can't do
this, this is too hard, this is impossible." It's when you tune out your
brain you realize your body is telling you something different. I'm so proud of
myself and I realized if I set little goals and complete them, at the end
you've actually completed a big goal!
So I'm finally in a place where I'm saying "it's
time!" I'm setting a goal and I'm working for a better future. Wish Sam
and I luck as we start a new adventure and get our work known. Thank you to
everyone who's supported my dreams and encouraged me along the way! I'll keep
everyone updated as things develop!
