A Creative Odyssey.... coming into 2011

Let me see...

In 2011...

• I will be 32 (*gasp*)
• Miss Scooter will be in Grade 2
• Mr Rabbit will be in Pre-Prep, his last year before starting proper school (another *gasp*)
• I need to start thinking about a 'real' job (*double gasp*)

In all honesty I think I have less idea about where my life is heading now than when I was 18. I've been at home with the kids for the last 7-8 years. Oh lordy that looks like a long time when you see it written down like that.

I haven't been idle all of that time. Some of it was spent pregnant and sick as a dog (such a fun time! lol), some of it spent dealing with newborns and all the associated issues like tongue ties, sleepless nights, constant breastfeeding and I could probably go on and on. I've also delved into the world of graphics and design. Something I love doing and intend building on.

Which brings me to Jess VanDen's Creative Odyssey and my Goals for 2011 (just as a side note, Jess, are you going to hold me to these goals, cause if you are, I'll actually have to make them sensible and achievable lol)


First off, I've already put plans in motion to step up the digitally scrapbooking design hobby that I started 2.5 years ago into a small business. Which basically means I've managed to rope someone into helping me with promoting and advertising my products because I just can't do it all - I tried and crashed and burned.


In addition to that, I am in the process of developing a side-kick to the design business to include creating custom photo-scrapbooks. I even have several people interested to be my first guinea pigs lol I know where I want to get them printed (based on quality and Australian-made) and a working on pricing. So if you want a custom photobook with cool digital art embellishments, let me know, but not until after Christmas roflmao


Secondly (or was it thirdly?) I am steadily building up an inventory for the grand re-opening of my re-branded Etsy shoppe and MadeIt store. I also have a space guaranteed at a local craft store which I am very excited about. I will spend January sorting out the admin stuff like business cards and display cases and be ready to start fresh by February.

So that's my goals business-wise. In all honesty, if it doesn't work out by the end of the year, I will have to go back to a 'real' job outside the home. I'd much prefer to stay working from home lol


In terms of personal goals, I just want to be there for my kids and husband as much as possible. I want to find a happy balance and a calmer existence without the stress and disappointment that came with 2010. I don't think that 2011 will be perfect, but I plan on working towards making decisions that will positively impact our little family.

I want to make new friends (hi to Jess and Lita rofl) and I want to meet more like-minded people (if that's possible... I'm apparently a little on the... strange... side). I want to have a clean desk and I want to draw and paint and just create.

And I want to sort out where I want this little blog to go. I have several blogs you know... a digi design blog, a cooking blog and a digi inspiration blog. But this little blog often gets thrown around a little bit as I try to find the right mix. And the sad thing is is that I've been doing that for the last 4 years lol I think it needs a little direction.

I think I'll leave it there actually. There's a lot of planning and work involved for the coming year, which I am both excited and a little scared about. But you never know until you try!

Make sure you head over to Scoutie Girl and read her post for today's Creative Odyssey as well. I'm really enjoying reading all the posts and huge thanks to Jess for encouraging us all to participate :)

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!