some weeks i don’t find that what i have to say is entertaining or catchy enough to write about.
but then i realize…
this blog was started for meeeeee.
but i don’t always want to talk about me.
i feel that my life is about to change.
i feel a pivot & i don’t know what it is.
yes – i know i just had a baby. clearly that changes life.
but i feel like something else is going to happen.
adventure.
maybe tradeshows are miraculously going to come back?
maybe i’ll get to start traveling again?
no idea.
what is so prominent this week?
the badass women in my life.
i want to shout their praises through the rooftops bc of what changes they’ve endured.
i want to celebrate others’ successes!
during this pandemic year, so many friends of mine had to reinvent themselves.
they’ve started new jobs.
they’ve started new careers.
they’ve started new companies.
they’ve started new lives!
& that takes a shitton of guts.
no one asked to be laid off, for the world to shut down & for the entertainment industry to be temporarily deleted.
but these kickass women in my life are thriving in this challenge of change!
i just want to brag.
1st of all, my mom.
she’s been kicking ass since the beginning of time, but like… even more so this year.
she’s holding her shit together while having to relearn how to teach music.
this pandemic has put a damper on everyone’s life, but teachers – holy cow. what?
after 30 years of teaching, she’s had to learn virtual learning, curriculum ventures, etc.
it’s a lot.
on top of that, she’s been taking care of my dad.
w/ chemo every week & it taking so much out of him, she’s officially the homemaker & breadwinner.
she’s superwoman.
she’s taking on these challenges 1 day at a time & doing it w/ grace.
AAAAND the sweetest nanny luri for her 1st grandbaby luryana may.
my mother in law, pam, was the highlight of my week as well.
she was visiting from illinois this past week & was so helpful.
w/ going back to work, she was able to hang w/ the baby, spoil her w/ new development toys, help w/ laundry & make scrumptious dinners.
she holds the family together.
she’s the most encouraging.
she’s just the best.
my sister started doing some worrrrrk this past year. she started a movement & non-profit in nashville called “nashville musicians for change”. she works for & on the things that important to her. she prioritizes the things she believes in!
my best friend finished her masters degree DURING A PANDEMIC. i have no idea how. but she did it. she taught students the art of acting. she slayed her projects & pieces. savannah literally did what i could not even think or fathom. & now she’s in the midst of putting together her very own cabaret. i’m pumped for her!
look at these women.
LOOK AT THEM.
rachel, lindsay & ale of the american sirens are just creating original music, concepts, videos, choreography & shows.
no big deal.
JOKES. it’s a huge deal. they’re booking gigs bc of their product & it’s inspiring.
i feel like i talk about her all the time, but i don’t care!
one of my best friends from high school has been an artist for as long as i remember.
whether it was via music, drawing, calligraphy (her handwriting is unfair)…
she’s a thoughtful & feeling person.
she’s used her life experiences to fulfill her creativity.
she rebranded herself this year & i am here. for. it!
while i will miss curated dry goods stationary & hanging art, i can now WEAR her art!
w/ my new phone case, i needed a pop socket.
i don’t know how to hold my phone w/o it anymore.
so i needed my other friend from high schools artwork to wear tooooo!
caroline – again – someone w/ handwriting that isn’t fair…
she has been creating & drawing since the beginning of time.
her company is oh so graceful…
so colorful.
so insightful.
just so good.
& i picked this one bc i needed this reminder!
& i can’t forget to mention this fierce woman who decided to start an entire company during this “down time”.
michelle has always been insanely talented & motivated but the event industry is going to be thoroughly impressed when live entertainment comes back w/ a vengeance.
the world better be ready for hawkmoon creative.
& showcasing these mama’s & friend’s of mine who are killin’ it w/ the new life change of momhood.
they all have their own stories.
they all have their own challenges & changes everyday that they are witnessing & pushing through.
talk about reinventing themselves.
they’re in charge of another human now.
changed priorities have rocked them to the core.
hormones are raging.
& they’re doin the damn thing.
every.
day.
there are so many other women in my life that are inspiring… like some of their captions i’m like “WHOA I WENT TO CHURCH”.
whether i’ve met them or not.
some i just follow on social media.
but either way, i take out some major key points to live by just by reading, following & browsing.
keep it up y’all. you never know who you’re inspiring.
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