I quit all of my design teams.
Okay, I still kept Quickutz.
For the past year, I have been trying to keep it all together.
Scrapbooking used to be a hobby for me.
Something I looked forward to, and loved.
Then as I was asked to join different design teams, I felt so lucky---to get paid for my hobby.
As time went on, I started to dislike it.
And this year...I burned out.
I think it will be a long time before I want to scrap again.
I think the pressure of constant deadlines, and time spent in my studio on weekends, while my kids entertained themselves with a Redbox flick, finally took its toll.
This was my life for five years.
They say there is a time and season for everything.
I might pick it back up sometime.
I am not going to lie...I am going to miss the money.
I am going to miss the freedom of just buying a new couch, 'cause I want one.
And having extra money socked away to take a family vacation.
I will miss the brownie man (UPS truck) dropping off big boxes of new product.
The smell of fresh ink on brand new paper...sigh...
But last night, after I had sent my resignation e-mails out, I started picking up the studio, and thinking about what I was going to do this weekend, without anything to work on...
I was giddy!
I thought about taking the kids to the dollar movies, and impromptu dinner sandwiches at the park, and reading scary stories by flashlight, snuggled up in a quilt...
There are things that money can't buy.
And boxes of free product just aren't worth.
24 comments:
I know you'll be very missed at Bo Bunny but I totally get it! You're just an email or blog comment away for me now!! :-)
GOOD FOR YOU!!!
You Go Girl!
YAY for you! I did the same about a year ago and it was totally the right thing to do for me. You'll love the free time...and you'll WANT to scrapbook again sometime soon. :) So happy for you!
Jen
So true Girl! It goes by way too fast and than they will be grown and gone - I love love love the picture of you with the kids! Super cute - are you going to scrap it?:0)
amen sistah! we need to get together and do something non-scrappy! it is a very welcome relief i am sure!
Good for you!! And that picture is GREAT!
I am proud of you! Family first $ later!
Kudos to you, girlie!! I'm always willing to share with you if ya need something. 'Specially KF goodies. ;)
Good for you!!! I just quit one this month, too, and am already LOVING to scrap again. :)
Way to go! Very brave, but totally worth it.
You are so right about the things that money and product just can't buy. I know you will be missed but I am very happy for you some times it's hard to do what is best for you and the family but know in your heart it was the right decision for you!
Hey beautiful! Thanks for the email. I'm totally calling you tomorrow. I have to tell you that I'm jealous. If it were only for the "extras"! You're the best, babe!
You know I understand. Enjoy your free time. :)
I have just started looking into your blog. Bailey got me stared. I'm proud of you. It takes guts to do something like that!
I think you made a terrific decision!!! Yea!!! I will miss seeing your work, but I'll continue to stalk your blog because you are so amazingly funny. Enjoy your kids and your free time with them!
Congrats! I would miss the brown man too but 5 years is a LONG time for deadlines. Enjoy your time with your family.
i know you will be greatly missed on your teams. but i also know how much work you do for those teams ... ALL the time! i totally get your reasons and feel them from time to time myself. but sounds like you're at peace with your decisions and looking forward to the break. so congrats girl!
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Shaunte, I'm a frequent blog stalker. I think your has been my favorite because you are just you. Nothing to hide. I love your daily routines, you call it like it is, you are just an amazing woman. I wish my daughters were in your ward! I also quit a great job about three years ago, I loved that job, but the strain on the family that it took on me just wasn't worth it. I have NEVER regretted it. I've thrown myself into getting to know my daughters freinds, having fires, parties,etc. So I'm glad you've made your choice, I wish you the best! Sincerely, Kristin
(Jenn Christensen's sis n law!)
It takes a lot of courage to do what u did and I am sure that you will NEVER regret it! Good for u!
Good for you Shaunte! Take it from a mom of a college student...time flys too fast. Enjoy all your time with them. Love the reading stories by flashlight idea :) And when you're ready you may just find some other type of job that still keeps you at home with them on the weekend. take care!
we're living the same life - I posted nearly the same thing last week!
it
feels
FABULOUS!!!
I too got to that same point when I was released from my DT positions.
There is more to do now.
I can still scrapbook but I can scrap what "I" want -when "I" want and not be a slave to deadlines.
I can be ME again.
I still get paid for some cards and crafts that I do for others.
But it is so much better, I feel so much happier and my kids aren't the last thing on my list anymore.
CONGRATS!!!
Debby :0)
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