If I have learned nothing else over the past 7 years that I've known my wife, it's that life really is a journey and change is good. Even change that happens without your permission. Even change that causes you to catch your breathe. That's life.
Our journey has not been a smooth one. Not by any stretch of the imagination, but then again, whose is?
This week, we hit a little bump in our journey, once again, when Linda was laid off from her job.
Fortunately, since we had taken the risk and started a photography business back in October of 2010, and she had planned on quitting her day job by the end of 2012, this turn of events has just led us to accelerate the initial plan.
She has some jobs booked and income coming in this month and in June. She has made some connections with people who are setting her up to network and get some free advertising, as well.
Her company gave her a decent package and her insurance will cover her thru the end of June. She will then go on my insurance.
Yeah, it's a bummer that the decision was not hers to make, but it was just a matter of timing. We are both looking at this as an omen, that it's happening now for a reason. We believe it will work out and that whatever happens, we'll deal with it.
The upside is that she has a nice home office already set up for her photo editing. It's springtime and the weather is starting to become nice - how nice to be able to make your own working hours so that you can appreciate a beautiful day outside?
I am confident that her talent and drive will enable her to take this business as far as she wants. She is following her dreams and how often does a person get to do that when it comes to a career? I can't wait to see how great this all turns out.
We'll be ok.
Oh, and anyone reading this ... whether you live in the tri-state area (NJ, CT ,NY) or know someone who lives in that area, and you/they need some pictures taken (i.e. family, children, pets, events, etc...) - please contact her at [email protected] . Her website is: www.etanaphotography.com . And Etana Creative Photography is on F*CeB**k - so go ahead and become a fan!
We can work within anyones' budget and deliver some spectacular images to remember some special moments in your lives.
Shabbat shalom.
I've always laughed at the question "Where do you see yourself in five years?" because not once would I have been anywhere near correct! Glad you both are taking this as a sign of good things to come - I'll agree with those thoughts!
Posted by: Beth | 05/20/2011 at 16:59
wow so sorry. at the same time, it looks like Linda will have lots of time to build her business!! i know the two of you will make this next transition with grace and HUMOR!
Posted by: Leah Caruso | 05/20/2011 at 19:56
Beth -- good point. That's been true for me, too! And when I've been asked that question, my first instinct is to say, "How the Hell do I know what will happen to me in the next 5 years???!!"
Leah -- thanks. Humor is what it's all about! :) Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Posted by: val | 05/20/2011 at 23:02