Finishing the dream
Okay, so the whole “Blog Bonnie Blog” thing didn’t take off so well! (See “I blog, therefore I am”)
I bought a cute blog template back last July, and somewhere inbetween that purchase, going on our summer vacation, my full time job at SavingDinner.com and making a life changing decision to run for our local school board just as I bought this domain, my life overtook me. Maybe it was the 5 kids, or the dog, or our hamster. Maybe my husband’s job that has him traveling about 50% of the month. It could have been the job change just before Christmas and taking on a new client. Or, actually seeing my name on the ballot with McCain and Obama and then winning a 7 way race for one of 3 open spots on the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board. Maybe it was all of it! But Life, take note! No more!
Today, I am officially clientless (except for those on the “family” plan)! Due to the current economic climate the path that I thought I would be on for sometime has evaporated as is happening around the country for so many.
I am at that proverbial crossroads of deciding what I want to be when I grow up! Yeah, I know, it is about time. I did turn 40 this past November so it is really time that I morph into that something I want to be. As I’ve monitored job openings, sent out resumes, and meanwhile sat back and really reflected on my life, I’ve officially decided that it is time that the “Cobbler’s kids” get some shoes of their own.
I’ve put myself last for as long as I remember. I have one of those brains that is always dreaming up new ideas! So many, half begun. My life has been a series of unfinished ideas because responsibilities and full time jobs were always the priority. I do for others what I keep wishing to do for myself. I work on their businesses, not my own. I give them ideas, but don’t implement mine. I’ve helped them make dinner for their families, while having to go get takeout for mine. I keep wondering why we often find ourselves so willing to do for others, but we just can’t seem to do the same for us. I would love to manage another Affiliate Program, but those are far and few between here in the Phoenix area. Search engine marketing (SEO and SEM) and managing pay-per-click campaigns is high up there on my list. But I have come to realize this week…why am I so willing to drive all the way to Scotsdale (a 35 mile drive), put my youngest in full time day care, make life total chaos for the rest of the kids, etc. to do what I could sit at home in my pajamas and do for my own websites. It’s kind of ironic huh? After a lot of praying, a lot of “signs” and a lot more praying, it is officially time to “Finish the dream”.
So, here we are. Beginning a new journey to health, prosperity, and family.
Come along as I seek to drop over 75 pounds of baggage (aka weight from having 5 kids and a lot of stressful responsibilities). Grow your own business as you hear how I am growing my own business, to become the entrepreneur I have always wanted to be, and most importantly, share the joys and accomplishments of finally putting my family and my home first.
I am so excited! I can’t wait to begin!
PS. I know this was written on April 1st and no it is not an April Fools joke. I am one of those people that like change to happen on the 1st, or on Monday, or the “beginning” of something. so….. let’s begin!
