Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Looking at Life through Washi Tape Glasses of Gratitude


Here's what happened.  

I thought I had it figured out.  

Again.  

NOT!  

But each time that happened, I learned A LOT!  I didn't stop.  I kept going forward, keeping my eye on my ultimate biz goal.  Do you know what that ultimate biz goal is?  I didn't either, not really


Do I now?  YEP!  I got some clarity looking through a roll of washi tape.  (of course I did!)  Trying a thing, seeing if I could do it.  Was I just fooling myself or could I really do it!  Did I have what it takes?  

YEP!  

Do I have it all figured out?  

Nope.   

But I will work my bunoonies off and it will grow and be successful, In sha Allah. (God willing)  And it will have ups and downs and all arounds.  Just like life.

So, I am sticking with this ONE great idea and I'm going to give it my ALL!  How do I know it's the right one?  Cause, I want to do it all the time.  I can't wait to get out of bed and do it.  I LOVE 
to talk to like minded peeps who know what I mean, who get what I'm doing, who feel the same passion!  I love to learn all I can about it.  I just LOVE the "work" of it!  I can't get enough of it.  I could eat, breathe and sleep it!  




I finally REALLY get that I can't do everything!  I can do a lot of different things, but I certainly can't make them all into a business.  Who could do that?  Alright, you're right . . . Martha Stuart.  But she has a BOATLOAD of help!  She didn't start that way.  None of us do.  So why did I keep thinking I could?  Was I some kind of Super Woman?  Of course not!  Right?  (hehe)

I had to get real with myself.  I had to decide if I was really serious.  How bad did I really want a small biz that brought in some decent money.  Did I want to keep saying I want to be a success, yet keep sabotaging my plans.  Did I really think it was just going to happen all by itself, like I would get discovered like the ladies sitting in the malt shoppe dreaming of being famous actresses?  Maybe.  Yeah, sometimes I did. 

Sheesh. :P

Does that mean I stop doing all the other stuff I love?  NOPE!  You'll never see that happening, that's part of me.  Some of it will become part of this biz and some will be just cause I saw something on Pinterest and couldn't sleep until I tried it!  It will all have a place in my life just not always in my biz.

My BIG, GIANT, ELEPHANT sized epiphany was:   that we all get it . . . when we get it and not a minute before.  We can have all the "answers" and still not get it. But you must keep going and moving forward and persevering.

And you know what else was key was for me?  People. 

Family. 

Friends. 

And of course, you. 

I am so very grateful. :D


Your encouragement and support has been out of this world!   Kinda like having my own private pep rally!  Seriously, if I ever am feeling like pooh, or like what the heck do I think I'm doing or just plain having a sucky kind of day . . . I can just go to the comments that you ladies leave on my blog, on Facebook, on Instagram, on Pinterest and  in my email box.  That, my friends, is the best part of my biz.  I'm closing this out now, cause I'm tearing up and I make way too many typos when I sob.  A big pain, ya know? 





























So, big giveaway tomorrow.  Dana's got one and I've got one!  How's that grab you?  Also, hop over to Dapoppins and check out one of the most EPIC blog posts I've ever read.  I am not exaggerating one iota!  She lays it open and shares a difficult time in her life and does so with such honesty and strength and just the right amount of humor.  Man, I love that lady!  She can't spell-check for crap, but she writes like nobody's business! :D A wicked good read!   I'll see you all tomorrow.  Thanks again, my friend!

CRAFT HAPPY!


NANCY

16 comments:

  1. Nancy this post is as beautiful as it is empowering! Can't wait to see what you're up to next! :)

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    1. Hi, Renia!

      Thanks so much for dropping by! I really appreciate your thoughfulness. I can't wiat either! :)

      CRAFT HAPPY!

      NANCY

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  2. Nancy, you are an extremely talented and charming woman. May Allah bless you beyond your wildest dreams.

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    1. Salaams, Sis!

      You are a babe!! And I don't think my dreams are wild at all . . . very doable, In sha Allah. Just needed some clarity, ya know?

      Are you crafting yet? I'll say it anyway, to inspire you, okay? :P

      CRAFT HAPPY!

      NANCY

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  3. Homophones are the bane of my life, Nancy. Spell check doesn't check them and my brain only cares that they sound the same. This is what I get when I try to write a post at 6AM . LOL THAT said, (looking around my chair for pom-pom's -ah! Found em!) "This is your year Nancy! All that learning is going to pay off! It's gonna be so good! I'm holding on for the ride.!"

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    1. Thank you, Dana!

      I don't mind the homophones, since I know what they are now. You are one up on me with that!

      Thanks for cheering me on and just being you! You inspire the crap outa me. Sorry for the crudeness of that, but I feel quite strongly about it! :) By the way, what color are those pom-poms of yours?

      CRAFT HAPPY & PROSPER!

      NANCY

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  4. This one really hit home today. Thank you and wishes for much success and joy.

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    1. Hi, Beth!

      Wait till you see tonights'! I laid it all out and man oh man! I feel 10 pounds lighter! Thank you so much for the well wishes! I am sending you a big hug right now! ♡

      CRAFT HAPPY!

      NANCY

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  5. Such an amazing read! I love your big elephant epiphany! Girl, I'm behind you all the way!

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    1. Yay, Renay!! (I just love how that sounds!)

      Confetti throwing party going on! Girl, that elephant was HUGE! So good to get him off my back and hop on him and ride instead, ya know like Kristy said in her blog post.

      I sure do appreciate your having my back! Ditto, my friend! ♡

      CRAFT HAPPY!

      NANCY
      XOXOXO

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  6. Beautifully said Nancy I too teared up a tad when you mentioned it ....you are a very talented lady and I can't wait to see you succeed with your dreams xx

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    1. Hello Dear Jane!

      Thanks, my friend and that's all I can say cause you make me tear up! What's up with that? You have such powers all the way from Australia?! ♡ You have my heart.

      CRAFT HAPPY!

      NANCY
      XOXOXO

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  7. Nancy~ It DOES get better. I promise. However, the Path is not linear. With each "detour", disruption, and disappointment, we get closer the the Whole. The lessons learned and people we meet will necessarily change ( sometimes fundamentally!) our journey. Allow Allah to set the course and it becomes easier. XOXO. S~

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    1. Hi, Susan!

      You are so RIGHT! Love how you put that Sis.♡ Ameen.

      CRAFT HAPPY!

      NANCY
      XOXOXO

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  8. Yes!! You get it when you get it and not a minute before. The light bulb must go on. It clicks. You get it. Why didn't we see it before? I don't know. Because. (did your Mom ever tell you "because I said so"? Did you say you would never say that to your kids? did you say it anyway?)

    I am thrilled for you Nancy!! I love your photos. Wishing you all the best in this new direction!!
    xo,
    rs

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    1. Hi, RS!

      Ya know? And yeah, I totes said it, A LOT! I still do! Hahahaha!

      Thanks for always giving me the "photo props"! (Get it?) I'm ready to seriously crush 2015! You with me? I know you are!

      CRAFT HAPPY!

      NANCY
      XOXOXO

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