The Countdown is on!

My last day of work will be June 18th which means I have exactly 17 days left of work. I am sooooo excited (and not even a little bit sad)! The nice thing (sorta) is that most people say that when they transition from being an employee to be self employed they really miss the people they got to work with. Right now things aren't overly pleasant in my work environment. People are being quite nasty and that makes leaving all the more delicious.
I do worry about crazy things. Like right now I don't get easily worked up. What many think is a big deal, I can take in stride because I am used to having so much on my plate. What if I turn into one of those crazy people that thinks every little thing is the end of the world? I don't want to be that person.Is this a stupid thing to worry about? Yes, I guess it really is.
Business is going good though. Wholesale orders are doing good and I have had three more this week. For Saturday I have been asked to come and showcase my equine line at a tack shop. Should be fun and hopefully it will drum up some business too!
As always, I wish I had more time to create. In just a few weeks though, I won't have this complaint!
And now I leave you with this...

Today I could really use a nap!

For I am exhausted! I am really, really looking forward to a break in my schedule and a little time to take a breath! This seven days a week thing is for the birds...
That being said, tonight I am off to a local event called "Get Your Feather On". The actual "feather" in question is quite a cool little thing that gets weaved into your hair and lasts several weeks. I am going to go with blue as I really like a shot of blue in my hair.
I am also appreciating the social and business benefits of networking in my community.
I am happy to announce that I am going to be taking part in the Maker's Market in Hamilton. It is an ongoing event dedicated to all things hand made and home grown. I am looking forward to meeting new people, selling my wares and having some fun!
I have been a busy bee working on custom orders lately and it hasn't left a lot of time for new designs (which makes me sad) but this weekend looks promising! Here is one of the few new things I have made:

OOOH LA LA

Well friends, I am taking the official plunge into self employment! I have given notice to my job and my last day is June 18th!
I have been talking about this for ages and wishing I could do it and now it has come to a point where I have to choose. I have secured a few more wholesale accounts and also managed to increase my number of private sales significantly as well so I am ready to run with it!
Of course, the reality is that I am scared to death. The money is rolling in nicely now but I know it won't be this way every month. That being said, I am so excited! I feel like someone has lifted two hundred pound weights off my shoulders!
I know this is going to mean a lot of work and I actually think I will work harder now than I ever have but it will be for me and it will be worth it.
I have learned so much in the past few years and am constantly still learning about making jewellery and about running a business. I like that end of it though, continuous learning. It keeps me on my toes!
My only regret over the past year is losing a dear friend and I think the business was a huge factor in it.
On a brighter note, here are some more recent designs: