Hello friends. Remember me? Yes, it’s been quite some time but I’m back and I’m so happy about it. So much has happened in my life and for a while, I just couldn’t figure out how to authentically be here so I allowed myself the time away. I’m ready to get back in the swing of things. I may be taking it slow for a while but this has always been a great creative outlet for me and hopefully offered inspiration to you.
Where I’ve been and What’s Been Happening Around Here
Things have been mostly quiet around here since late 2022. Despite trying to get back into the swing a couple of times between then and now, it never really stuck and I finally decided to allow myself the time and space I needed rather than force myself.
In January, I had big plans to make my official return and share my journey as I figure out what changes I want to make in my life. I shared then why I’d been silent for most of last year. Just days after publishing that post, I took a really big leap.
I decided to take the required licensing courses to attain my real estate license. In just 6 weeks, I completed the required course hours and sat for the licensing exam. It was such a whirlwind of 6 weeks but I passed on the first attempt. I barely remember much of that day other than it was early on a Friday morning and by Monday I was starting my training at a local real estate office. Even after that first day I knew I hated it. Looking at it now, it was the choice of brokerage that didn’t vibe with me but it turned me off to the idea altogether, and quickly.
For 2 weeks, I went into the office. Participated in sales meetings, went to company-wide training, learned the computer programs, sat with the marketing team, had professional photos taken, and all the things. I firmly believe I joined the wrong brokerage but I hated every minute. It felt wrong from day one and I was beyond miserable. I didn’t even feel excited to actually get to work to sell houses. It just wasn’t me at all even though I love houses and seeing potential. The sales side was 100% wrong for me.
After 2 weeks, I sucked it up, shrugged off any embarrassment or shame and told my manager that it wasn’t the path for me, and ended up putting my license into referral. Yep, after just two weeks but after I did it, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted and I have never once looked back.
Honestly, even during the coursework, I kept getting red flags that this may not be the path for me but I was determined to see it through. Real estate is something I’ve always been interested in, and getting my license has always been something I’ve thought about doing. Looking back, I don’t regret it at all despite my manager trying to guilt me and insult me at what I’d wasted. I just don’t see it that way. No. 1, I never look at education of any kind as a waste, No. 2, I’ve always wondered and now I know without any doubt that it’s not for me, and No. 3, I feel quite a bit of pride knowing I did it even though I didn’t stick with it. I accomplished it and quickly.
After that, I spent the next several weeks in what felt like limbo. I was eager to turn the page on the stationery business but still no clear vision for where I wanted to go.
That leads me to where I am today – a part-time reseller, which I’ll be sharing more about in the coming weeks. It’s not at all what I ever dreamed I’d be doing and it may end up being temporary but I’m happy for now. I can’t wait to share more with you about it.
Where I see things with the blog going from here.
Rather than plan out some super detailed road map (i.e. a fancy editorial calendar), I’m taking things more day-by-day. Yes, I’ve been working on some ideas for the upcoming posts and building a content calendar for social media that focuses on pushing my comfort zone, but beyond that, I’m letting things unfold naturally instead of pushing myself too much. I’m creative and when things are too rigid, that’s when I get stuck.
I simply want this to be a place for entertainment, inspiration, connection, and contentment. A place to find peace, be open and vulnerable when it’s called for and to truly be real.
It may be bumpy at first, I may not be as consistent as I’d like at first but I’m here and I’m working on it every day. Let’s see where we go next!
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