I wanted to share a little of what I've been up to lately.
Jonathan has been going back to school two nights a week for about 6 months now. I dreaded those Tuesdays and Thursdays in the beginning, but so much has changed in those short 6 months. Micah is at an age where I can actually get stuff done, like make dinner, go to the bathroom, etc. The change from 10 months to 16 months is quite dramatic! He'll play with himself and generally stay out of harm's way. We no longer have to make bedtime an hour long process. We brush our teeth, put on a fresh diaper and pj's, read a few books, sing a few songs, and turn off the lights. I honestly never thought the day would come where I could put him to bed AWAKE (gasp!).
So then after Micah falls asleep, now and then I'll do womanly duties such as the dishes and laundry, but sometimes I just want to relax. It was so long since I sat and watched anything on the TV (well, I'm still only watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy) but it's so nice. I'm the complete opposite of Jonathan in that I like to be alone sometimes. Nothing is more fantastic than sitting on the couch with a glass of wine, wondering why you aren't winning thousands of dollars on these game shows!
In this quiet time I've had, I wanted to be doing something. I've always tried my push out a more creative side to myself. I've always enjoyed doing creative things, even though I don't have the most creativity. I started creating some canvases and then moved on to digital prints. I love teaching myself how to do things. It's a big source of pride. If I don't know how to do something, I try to figure it out. Simple enough, right?
I created an etsy shop called Hola, Sunshine. I have been creating things that I would want in my home, whether it be for Micah's playroom, bedroom, or even just around the home. I know it's not necessarily a new niche, but I hope some people can find joy in my affordable, and I think cute, prints. I've had 5 sales in the last month, which may not seem like a lot, but I think a great start. Here's a sample of a print:
Even if I have 5 sales for the rest of the year, I'd be happy. I'm not 100% in love with what I'm doing work-wise right now and I think it's time I make a change. In the meantime if I'm doing something that I actually enjoy a lot, I think it can sort of balance it out. Hopefully :)
I hope you'll stop by my shop. And hey, if you like it and know anyone else who might, please share! I love the power of the internet and internet friends. It's crazy! And you could even give my Facebook page a boost to be informed of special deals!
Thanks for reading. I hope to update here a bit now and then. I still love reading about everyone else's lives :)
