Inspiration. I haz it.
It comes in the form of spending far too much money at AC Moore (whoops? Sorry Hubs.) and deciding that I? Am going to open an Etsy shop. More details to come but freaders, it’s totally happening!
It comes in the form of amazing conversations with two gals who get it. Who get what I’m going through, why I’m struggling and who inspired me to take chances. Go with the punches and fight for what I want. (SHU, I’m lookin’ at you)
It comes in the form of getting excited and realizing that despite me feeling like there’s not much here for me, I lie. There is. My mother in law took me to a lovely lunch and we spent the afternoon at the Christmas Tree Shops and getting fabulous desserts at the bakery next door.
It comes from me talking about the novel I’m writing. Laughing about all those awful dating stories that the novel is based on. Names will be changed to protect the guilty.
For now, I’m going to bask in this inspiration. Clean up our office so I can start working in there, get prepared for tomorrow’s meeting for another grad program. Start freelancing again, writing, and being inspired. I need to keep this up for my own sake. Because, what’s dragging me down day after day after day and making me cry over stupid things like commercials and songs on the radio that shouldn’t hurt but do because I’m a sap, and I feel sad. I feel like a failure.
But inspiration? Will help me. Help me accomplish my goals and keep me busy in the meantime. I will be a freelance writer. I will teach. I will start an etsy shop that will sell cute cards and stationary and people will like them. I have hope and I have faith. Everything works itself out how it’s supposed to.
What inspires you??
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Reading posts like this inspires me! I am excited to hear about your etsy shop
I love it when I have friends who can inspire me too. So many people don’t necessarily want to see other succeed… it’s nice to have that support from friends!
YAY! Do it! Do it! If you need any help, feel free to poke at me
Starting an Etsy shop is a fabulous idea!! I’ve had mine up and running since Feburary — I crochet and mine is here! — and it’s been such an outstanding outlet for me. And the extra cash hasn’t hurt, either — in fact, it paid for most of the Christmas gifts I bought this year. Which I absolutely never expected, but it’s been awesome.
You’re great to look for inspiration and to remain positive — everything is going to be great! Freelancing is an excellent idea, too, though tough. But I know you can do it.
With hope and faith on your side, there’s no way you can fail! Cheesy, but true 
This message is certainly inspirational! I’m having a kind of crappy day (boss asked me to work the weekend then, when i have changed all my plans to do so, says I need to work nights late this week instead). Your post kind of buoyed my spirits. I think I’ll go home and work on a post of my own (after eating a couple chocolate chip cheer-me-up cookies, of course).
Woo hoo! I can’t wait to see your shop!