Today I’m going to get personal.

This blog is a chance for me to realize a childhood dream I had forgotten about. Growing up I was in love with design- both fashion and interior. I was the girl in school that looked different, clothing wise. I could never fit in with the North Face and REI crowd at my mountain resort town high school. I was into heels and pretty clothes and make up. I was never bothered by spending a little more on an article of clothing I really loved, because I figured I’d wear the heck out of it. My dream was to work in the fashion industry.

As a grown up I was more interested in paying my bills than chasing dreams. Somehow paying rent and putting food in my belly trumped the fun things. I worked hard and had a successful career in real estate. It was fast paced and mentally exhausting. I worked with some brutal people. I was really good at it, and I liked it.

I left all that behind to be a stay at home mom. That’s when I fell into my rut. Here I was with my brand new baby, and I didn’t know what to do with myself. So I did nothing. I was just surviving. I had three more babies, and eventually starting teaching preschool. But still there was something I was missing…

My babies will all be in school soon, and won’t need me at home like I have been. I’m ready to get back to fulfilling my dreams. I’m jumping in with both feet… in heels, of course!

Are you pursuing your dreams? If not, what’s stopping you?

Happy Monday everyone!