1. sabrina ward harrison 2. engravedwithmusic 3. lotta agaton 4. april & may 5. blair hill 6. joyfolie 7. mothballcharlie 8. source unknown
pinterest is far too addicting, if you havent been there yet, dont.
warning: this isn't a "fun" blog post.. but i have always blogged for me, to first and foremost document my life.. i love looking back on archived posts and be reminded of things i experienced and things i have been through….so this is the post that i have avoided… not blogging as much as i have wanted, because i knew i needed to address this…
So , with the announcement of this… i have been in a deep, dark, funk. 2011 was is supposed to be my year of "possibilities", but i'll be honest… i'm not so sure anymore.
i'm fearful how things come in threes, and i havent had my 3rd yet.. i think i have, but not sure… not sure how much more i can take
i can rant about shopping local, supporting the little guys… who know your name, can answer all your questions, offer above and beyond waaaaayyy more then the BIG guys, work harder then those other stores and downright love their jobs…. BUT 1. melissa did well with that here , and 2. i'm exhausted of it all… i feel like everyone is singing that song, but not DOING IT!
i have heard all the comments
"when one door closes, another opens"
"you are talented you will find something"
etc. etc. etc.
and i appreciate them, most of them are coming from the customers who have turned into friends and whom i have gotten to know VERY well over the past 8 years, but i'm not going to lie… it is still downright scary
the economy sucks. the cape doesnt offer many job opportunities for LSS managers… I haven't been in the REAL graphic design market for over 8 years…. and although i know i am a fighter… i just dont see "the light at the end of the tunnel" right now
things i do know.
i want to some how continue in the papercrafting industry… hoping that teaching will still fit in my NEW life
i want to stay near the ocean if possible… whether that means its going to be on my left… or right who knows…
and i will eventually figure this out
i have LOVED my 8 years at colorful creations… i have always called it "my store" even though i don't own it, because i have poured my heart and soul into it… I have been soo lucky to have worked with jayne… where she let me voice my opinion, and really grow…. I'll never forget the day i walked into the falmouth store, to show her some of my card samples… hoping i could teach a few classes here and there… ha! funny how that turned out!
so bear with me the next few months… and if you hear of ANY, aNy, any, AnY job prospects please let me know… for the most part i am going into this with an open mind… knowing i may have to move, i may have to have a complete 180 career change….
and as i have done in the past with all the other obstacles i have over come.. i say BRING IT… i'm ready
"and baby i'm much stronger then you know…"
and because he makes me smile i'll leave you with this:
I’ve been where you’ve been… for a lot longer than I wanted to be… so I hear you. I’m just going to send you big cyber hugs, tell you to accept the pain you are feeling and it will get better, hopefully sooner than later.
Hi Jenn, I am sorry the store is closing but I know you are talented and have a personality which will keep you teaching, learning and whatever choices you make will be good. There are no wrong paths and I know you will put your all into whatever you do next. I have fond memories of meeting you for the first time when I had absolutely no knowlege or experience. I had signed up for a cruise and had to make ATC cards. I didn’t have a clue as to what they were but you helped me so much. Best of luck and I hope our paths cross at some point again. Alison Sullivan
It is the support of people who are that get you through the tough times. You are in my thoughts.
I work for a staffing agency in the Boston area. If you want, I can put you in touch with one of our recruiters.
Jenn, I am so sorry you are going through so much right now. The first thing I though of when I heard about the store….was you! Having gotten a chance to meet you for the first time at Wiggles and Giggles and having so much fun talking with you, I am sad too. I know you are a one of a kind, special lady, okay….besides being so talented..and fun…and okay….absolutely a sweetheart…I know in my heart that you will be okay. I wish I could give you a big hug and tell you everything is going to be okay. So here comes a long distance hug! Marlene
I’m so sorry to hear about this Jenn. You are so super talented and such a sweetheart I am positive you will find something suited just perfect for you. My heart goes out to you… It is such a tremendous loss to lose such a fabulous store and place you call home. Hugs to you my friend.
Oh Jenn, sad to hear you’re struggling so… {{hug}}
Jenn, you know that I will support you in any way you need. You also know that I along with many others have faith in you and your ability to rise above everything. These are tough times, there is no denying it BUT because of your ability to look at things head on and deal with them I have no doubt that you will be able to find your way. Like Liz I thing the quotes are great especially the one about everything being alright, eventually. I trust some of the quotes have found their way on to some canvases for next week.
Big hugs and have a great Father’s Day with your Dad. 🙂
Jenn thinking of you and wishing you well.
Shirley NW
Sending BIG hugs Jenn!
Kathy Camasso
What a great post, Jenn. I am so glad you said all this with such honesty and beauty — those quotes are amazing. The one that resonates most is that everything will be alright, eventually. It’s the getting to eventually that’s hard. I’ll support you any way I can and my eyes are peeled for job postings. I’ll now trot the platitude and tell you that I know that you will end up finding something absolutely amazing… but again, it’s the figuring that something out that’s aggravating. Big hugs.
xoxoxoxoxo!!!!!!!
There is a couch waiting for you. 🙂
Thank you for sharing all this Jenn, It’s very hard to read this and not be able to hug you. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time.
I wish you the best of luck in finding your way! I’m sure you will be just fine! Keep your head up! Huggss!!
~Lindsay~
Hey Jenn,
Don’t know if you’d be interested or not- I’m about to post a job opening for a Web Production Coordinator- it’s an entry-levelish position in web design & development- if you are looking for a change and the chance to learn something new, and still stay right where you are living (job is in Providence), with the potential for advancement, might be cool. Drop me a line or give me a call and we can chat if you’re interested in discussing. Please don’t post about it on my FB wall- silly situation I don’t want to discuss in here.
-Dan
I wish I had some wisdom to share with you, but maybe it’s better to just say that I’m thinking about you and wishing you the best.
My department hires new designers from time to time (web, print, catalog). If you’re willing to consider southern NH, I’ll try to keep you in mind if anything comes up.