1. Lianne Gray 2. source unknown 3. source unknown 4. alysia
if you have been following my blog this year, you are aware of the many obsticales i have been faced with. Switching up my instructor rolls, and no longer working with a muse. A crazy busy spring where most of which I didn't even get into on here (i.e. a scrapbook company falsely charging my personal checking account keeping my acct in negative for over a month etc, crop on the cape etc etc). The announcement of Colorful Creations closing... a shock to me and a loss of the job I have had for over 8 years.....
As much as I know everything happens for a reason, there is the initial panic attack when something like this happens.... In June I lost a childhood friend, Keegan Heavey to cancer. I was immediately reminded (again) how short life can be, and how I am lucky and blessed in life.
As soon as i got out of the fog and started to put one foot forward... things started to fall into place...
If you follow me on facebook, you may have already guessed i DO have a new job!
I have been offered and accepted a position at Providence College for Web Production Coordinatior. I am super excited on SOO many levels... I'm excited to get more into a graphic design field (what I went to college for) I'm excited at the opportunity to learn SO many new things... I'm excited to work for Dan again, whom I did in college as well.(it's a small world!) I am excited to leave the life of retail behind me, which I have been in since I was 15! Have I mentioned I am excited!!!??? :)
I will miss seeing all my regulars on a regular basis, but i know i have made friendships over the years that will not go away just because the store is. I will miss working with Jayne.. and all of the {creative chicks} but once again, I know we have created friendships that will last a lifetime :)
I will still continue to travel and teach.. I already have classes planned for the fall at Ink About It, Papercraft Clubhouse, Absolutely Everything and the Crop Shop.... and now that I know how i'm going to pay my bills I can focus on booking more classes as well!
I am still going to open an etsy shop with my canvases, and complete the custom orders I took at the Handmade market in June.
Make sure you "like" my artist page on facebook to be the first to know more details about these fun adventures!
I am not moving from the island... I love where I live and if I can make it work to continue to live there, I will... if not... I will deal with that when the time comes.
My last shift at the store is July 28th, and I begin my new adventure on August 1st. This week is filled with planned fun events with friends... amazing burger lunch, Chart room beverages outside.. my last FREE thursday night, beach visits, and shopping for a whole new wardrobe ( i can't wear flip flops.. but i can wear dressy open toe sandals *phew*)
Thank you, thank you thank you for all the encouraging words, the fingers, legs, arms and toes crossing.... etc etc etc... it was all fabulous and made me smile from ear to ear... i truly have some of the best friends a girl could ask for :)
And i'll leave you with this pic that steph took of me in preparation of 2011... little did i know HOW much this was going to be true ;)
(stay tuned for more july blog post features starting tomorrow!!! and hopefully more bidding ;) )
Hurray Jenn for an exciting time ahead! Congrats on the new job and enjoy your new journey! Hugs!
Posted by: Tracy f | July 26, 2011 at 03:04 PM
HURRAY! Congratulations, you are going to ROCK this job like you rock every other endeavour.
Posted by: Meghan | July 26, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Jenn I can not express how VERY HAPPY I am for you and Mr Harley! Here's to good Karma!
You put it out there and it has come back to you!
{{{{{XO}}}}}
Posted by: Colleen Rhoads | July 26, 2011 at 03:06 PM
What's this? No flip flops??? Changes, for sure! : ) Best of luck, jenn, in the next phase of your creative journey. Looking forward to taking your classes at The Crop Shop!
Posted by: Jackib | July 26, 2011 at 03:16 PM
FABULOUS... one word sums it all up. I'm so happy that things have fallen into place for you. :)
Posted by: Kathy | July 26, 2011 at 03:42 PM
Congratulations on your new job! You are not new to facing challenges and you always do well facing them. Its no surprise that you will do well in this next adventure! Already you have found a trick to showing off those toes. Lol like I said no change or challenge you cant handle! All the best to you!
Posted by: Jayne | July 26, 2011 at 03:48 PM
I am so, so, so, so, so happy for and proud of you. Can't say it enough. Boy did you land on your feet. BIG hugs.
Posted by: Liz | July 26, 2011 at 04:19 PM
So, so happy for you.
And for the record, one of my favorite jobs was as a Web Developer in a university. I think you'll thrive in that kind of environment.
Good luck!
Posted by: Sarah Jay | July 26, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Great post... a big congrats and big hugs to you my friend.
Posted by: Glenda J | July 26, 2011 at 04:29 PM
So happy for you! Sounds like a terrific opportunity. You know, if the commute gets bad in the winter, we're close to Providence and you're always welcome to stay here :)
Posted by: anne barclay | July 26, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Jenn, You are an amazing person who has shown time and again that you can face a challenge and come out ahead of the game. I am very happy and proud of you! I wish you all the luck in the world with your new job.
It has been a pleasure watching you grow into a lovely, self-confident young women! Sure gonna miss you, mary k
Posted by: maryk | July 26, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Congratulations! : )
Posted by: Jeni | July 26, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Yay! Congratulations! What a crazy year you have had! I am so happy for you and wish you the best of luck in your new job!!
Posted by: Jen D | July 26, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Congrats on your new venture Jenn, best of luck. Glad to hear you are staying on the "sand bar" we all call home.
Posted by: Stacia | July 26, 2011 at 09:00 PM
Congrats! So happy to hear that wonderful changes can come from big obstacles. Best of luck to you!
Posted by: Elena | July 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Providence College is LUCKY to have you! xoxo
Posted by: lesa | July 26, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Love you... That's all I got;) Oh & I'm pretty proud of my big girl...all growed up:)
Posted by: Melys | July 27, 2011 at 08:36 AM
What a fabulous beginning! Enjoy the new career!
Posted by: julieg | July 27, 2011 at 09:01 AM
This is such WICKED news so proud of you and so happy to see your chosen word of the year turned out to be so apt - POSSIBILITIES.
Sorry you can't wear flip flops but open sandals not too bad, big girl shoes for a big girl eh!!
Will miss your smiling face and cheerful greetings when I collect the mail but will definitely see you around. Here's to the next chapter in your book of life :) :)
Posted by: EJ | July 27, 2011 at 09:37 AM
I want to turn my can'ts into pants.
Posted by: spudart | July 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM
and, i can't wait until you open your etsy shop!
Posted by: spudart | July 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations, Jenn! I am so happy for you. Best of luck in your new job. I look forward to more workshops with you at Ink About It!
Posted by: janet | July 27, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Sounds like a wonderful job for you! And your happiness and excitement is palpable! Good luck with it all and enjoy!Diane Silverstein
Posted by: Diane S. | July 27, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Congratulations, Jenn! I had no doubt you'd land on your feet... much like Harley! :)
Best of luck on your last day.... and on your first!
Posted by: Jen P. | July 27, 2011 at 09:58 PM
Congrats Jenn!!!!
Posted by: Krisite Kulik | July 28, 2011 at 03:20 PM