Hi everyone! It has been so long since I last sat down and wrote to you all. Since being laid off November of last year, quality of life has been amazing. The launch of aprettybox is still ongoing–almost feels like it took off already and I’m still sitting here counting my blessings. The support of family and friends have been the most amazing part of it all. I announced my passion and the universe answered by keeping me busy with planning, styling, and photography….all things that fill my creative soul with much happiness and peace. It is by no means absent of uncertainties, insecurities, and financial worries. The challenges are real, but the courage to jump in and just do it is even more real. It is also during this time that I am training to become an Ironman…
Ironman + Creative Soul. This is a funny combination at first glance, wouldn’t you agree? Yet, as I travel down this journey I am learning it is a marriage made in heaven–kind of like a yin and yang. The creative side of me is a daydreamer, planner, and free spirit with countless thoughts floating around waiting for the right moment. This same creative side is also a recovering perfectionist, control freak, and oddly risk adverse. Now introduce Ironman to my creative world and what you get is a no excuse, work hard play hard, doer side. I make mistakes, fall and bruise my ego, lose all sense of control, and continue to face my fears–yet I am out of my comfort zone and feel completely alive! My sense of appreciation heightens as I witness the support from my husband and children, family and friends, and the Ironman community. Old and new friends begin to shape my life, as I am on this journey with the most inspiring people.
As a mother of two, launching a business and training for an Ironman requires a lot of family support and understanding. My 4:30 am work out schedule gives me the opportunity to minimize the impact on family while kick starting the day with energy and purpose. Working from home allows me to do what I love and see the people I love more now than ever–like taking a midday break at the park and picking leaves with my little one. Inspiration is everywhere even in the least likely places.
