Abundance.
That is the word that sums up 2015 for me. I have had an abundance of experiences in 2015 that have sparked my creativity, my love for life and family and my want to bring complete positive light into my life…always.
2015 was a big year for myself and my family. My business continued to grow, which I am so completely grateful for. All of you who choose me to create your art and memories for you, forever have a piece of my heart and I am humbly, thankful.
My children had milestones in school and sports and although, never easy, their love for life and wanting to be successful in all they do reassures me that we are doing something right.
We were blessed with vacations to Disney World, Las Vegas, mountain trips, California, Jersey Shore beach house trips, and let alone NJ trips in general.
I ran my second full marathon and my 13th half marathon with some of my best friends and I just entered a 1,000 mile challenge for 2016. Running is and always will be my sanity. Blessed with health and endurance that continues me to do this.
In October, I attended my 2nd Click Away conference. What this conference does for my soul and love for the art is really something special. Because of a busy holiday season personally and professionally, I haven’t been able to integrate all I have taken away from the conference into my life, I will in 2016.
2015 wasn’t all gravy though. I’m human and have shitty days and I cry. There are afternoons I wonder if my children will stop fighting with each other and if the bickering with them will end. I have nights I want to give up because I know I put way too much on my plate and just open a bottle of wine instead. And I have moments I question all I am doing. But through it all, the abundance of experiences that have happened to me, reassures me I am right where I am supposed to be. Life happens. Shit happens and it is what makes us stronger.
2016 will be different for us. As most of you know my husband is deploying for 6 months very soon. (we are now in a countdown of single digit days). Although I am blessed with supportive and helpful family and friends, that truth is, it is going to be very different for us. We are going to miss him. Plain and simple. But we are strong and time goes quick and we are ready for this little hump in 2016. Sending a shout out to all my family, friends and clients who have sent well wishes, it really means a lot. I know I am definitely not the first military wife to go through a deployment and surely not the last, but this is our first one and completely unexpected, so it’s pretty game changing. Your positive vibes mean so much.
As far as business wise, lots in store for 2016. New packages. A new schedule. But the same old love and heart I pour into my work.
So. Blessed.
Going onward into 2016 my word is: Courage
I will face fears I have not wanted to face before. From deployment to putting myself out there more in my business in hopes of being published in print. Watch out 2016. I am coming for you.
Again, thank you for an amazing 2015. 145 sessions and events (featured below). So. Blessed.
Happy New Year.