Thursday, July 8, 2010

Two Weeks

I've been considering it for months. Fantasizing, daydreaming, praying, thinking, analyzing, crying, venting, questioning... and now, it's done.

On Tuesday I gave the ad agency I work for my two weeks notice. I'm taking a leap of faith and will be pursuing Hems & Hers full time. I am both terrified and exhilarated at the thought of it. The business has grown so much over the last year, and every sign indicates that it will only continue to as I increase the amount of time and attention I'm able to pour into it.
The decision was not made easily, and I could document each and every offense I've endured at my current place of employment that has led me to this choice, but ultimately none of that matters. What led me to take this step was an unequivocal, "Yes," from the Lord each and every time I poured out my wants, desires, fears and insecurities. He has shown up in huge ways time and time again over the past few months as I've edged ever closer to this life-changing pinnacle, and I have no doubt that He'll continue to hold me in His hand.


I have so many plans for the business, and I'm brimming over with ideas. I'm about to pop with excitement, and my last day here can't come soon enough. I am so thankful for the opportunities I've had at my current place of employ, because it has prepared me on so many levels for what I know lies ahead... both the joys and the struggles. And I am so humbled and honored and thankful for the support system I've had surrounding me as I push closer to this goal. My family, my friends and the beau have been immeasurably wonderful, and I love them all so incredibly much.


So, hey, if you need some cute pieces of clothing, I could use your patronage now more than ever... teehee!

23 comments:

Samma said...

Congrats! Such an exciting new venture!

Unknown said...

Amazing!!! I am so happy for you and can just feel that this is right too!! Do you ship to Canada??

Preppy in Polka Dots said...

Congrats on your leap and best of luck on your new venture!

Jennifer said...

Congrats! I know you are so excited!!!

Summer Athena said...

CONGRATS!

The Pink Chick said...

Oh Wow! This is such exciting news! I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations!

d.a.r. said...

So amazing!! What a fabulous leap of faith that I am sure will be rewarded ten-fold! Congratulations and best of luck!

BLC :o said...

OMG OMG OMG!!! This is the BEST news everrrr. Congratulations on your BIG decision. I am so proud of you!!!!! Let the shopping begin. Xoxo-BLC

Jenny said...

YUP!! Do it! This is the best decision you could make, my friend. I believe in you AND this company! I wouldn't say it if I didn't. I have chills as I write this (lol). Use all your energy to make this brand/company an even more wonderful thing than it is now! I'll support you :-) Just keep making the cute stuff! I still need to freakin order my dress!!!

QueenBeeSwain said...

I am so proud of you for believing in your dream and having the gumption to pull the trigger. you know I'm a fan and will do whatever you want me to, to promote H&H!

keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

xoox

kHm

Vintage Vixen said...

I am so proud of you and know you will do great moving ahead in your new life direction!!! You are far too talented to let anymore time or a moment of life pass you by! I wish you all the luck in the world and look forward to seeing whats to come next for you!!!

xoxo,
Lil

Carly A. Heitlinger said...

yAY! congratulations!!! Let me know if you get a hold of Kate McKenzie Clothiers... or if I need to put in a good word xoxo

Southern Champagne Wishes said...

Congratulations! That is wonderful news. I know it will turn out great for you!

Annabel Manners said...

That's fantastic! Best of luck -- and congrats on your bold leap! :)

Brittney said...

Congratulations to you! That is wonderful news!

Barefoot in the Park said...

how very exciting! congrats and best of luck!!

katie lake said...

So exciting! I know you will be successful as you follow this dream!

Anonymous said...

I think you made the right decision! Sending you best of luck and love with this!!

The Shabby Princess said...

I am so excited for you!! This i wonderful. You have a real talent and I'm so glad that you will be able to persue this full time.

And hey, regarding a cute piece of clothing? I bought TWO (count them) TWO dresses for my broter in law's wedding next month and niether them are "right". I'd LOVE to wear one of your fabulous creatios!

DSS said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! This is the most exciting thing I've heard about in a long time :) I remember when you launched Hems & Hers. Wondering if it would remain a "hobby", or if you would end up running with it one day. I'm so glad that you have decided to make it a career....because you are so very talented!

THE Stephanie said...

That's so amazing! I'm so happy for you!!

Heather said...

Congratulations! That is so exciting.

Kassie said...

This is so exciting!! I'm SO impresssed that you are making the leap!