Big Change for Me
I have a big change coming up in my life that may affect my blog a little. In a couple of weeks I’ll be starting a part-time job in an accounting firm, which is where my educational background is. I’ve got mixed feelings about this, because I really wanted to expand my crafty pursuits, teach more online classes, and maybe join more design teams. But the income for our family will be nice, and it’s something I can do while the older kids are at school and while my husband can be home with our youngest.
In order to find the time for this job, I’ll be stepping down as a moderator on the Silhouette Plus forum and will not teach nearly as many classes at my local scrapbook store. There will be an adjustment period, and then I can see what I really have time for in a few months. My family comes first, so I need to make sure their needs are being met before I spend my time on my own interests.
More online Silhouette classes may or may not be coming, but I still want to teach some basic lessons because I feel there’s still a need for it out there. If all goes well, I may even just put free basic lessons on my blog, and supplement that with a short online Q&A session once in a while. Often my ambitions are bigger than reality, so we’ll just have to see how that goes.
I want to continue to post regularly on my blog; I can’t see myself staying away from making things. I will also continue on Heartland Paper‘s design team, so that will guarantee I still have some interesting projects to post on a regular basis.
I don’t want to lose the momentum I’ve built up with my blog, so I hope you’ll continue to visit and Pin any of my projects that inspire you. Don’t forget you can sign up to receive an email whenever I make a new post, and I have a search box to look for key words on my blog. I also try to keep my blog labels very simple so you can find all posts related to certain frequent topics.
This is not goodbye, but if you see a little less of me over the next few months, now you’ll know why. Thank you all for your support and for the tremendous lift you’ve given me in your frequent visits and comments about what I have done over the past 2+ years.
I guess my blog title of “Finding Time To Create” will once again be a very appropriate name.
Kelly good luck to you, hugs
I am sure you will figure out the balance and will be back in no time at all. Good luck with your new job!!
All the very best for the coming months! Enjoy your new job. Look forward to your future posts when you get the chance 🙂
Kelly,
Good luck with this exciting new phase!!! 🙂 I'm sure you'll be busy, but the intellectual stimulation and the adult interaction will be a welcome change!
I already subscribe by email, so I look forward to your posts!
Crafty hugs,
Jennifer
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We will miss having you right at our fingertips. As you said your family comes first and we sure wouldn't want that pencil becoming rusty either!
I truly understand and everything has a way of working itself out.
Good luck at the new job.
Hugs, Lora
Good luck in your new job, I know how hard it is to make the decision to go back to work but I'm sure with your drive and enthusiasm you'll be able to do whatever you put your mind to. I will be a regular visitor to your blog, and wish you the best of everything.
Kind regards
Jo x
Best wishes in your new life changes….I think we can all relate to working to help our family and I did that for many years! I know you'll be missed, but family is always Number ONE!!
Bless your heart!!
Good luck on your new venture.Family need to be top on our list.Just remember to get some me time so we have more to give to our families.All the best in the New Year.Your knowledge is a treasure that we all appreciate.
Jocelan
good luck with your new job. I am sure you will be very busy for the next few months. I work for accountants here in Canada and know that from about the end of January to the end of April here it is very, very busy. I will continue to watch for new blog post. I want to thank you for all your hard work over the past few years.
Good luck!
Good luck, Kelly! You will be an asset to the firm with your energy and enthusiasm. I'll be watching for new things from you as you are able to get them out. 🙂
Good luck with your new job! 🙂 Thank you for all the inspiration you've given us through your blog. You've got fantastic creations and although they may be fewer in these coming months, I'm sure they will still be just as fantastic!