It's been too long!

Hi Ya'll it's been way too long since my last post. I've had many changes in my life since the last post. I have a new job working for two great Dr.'s who are brothers. My one year anniversary at my job was on Jan.1, 2012. I moved into a new apt. on the first floor, no more climbing three flights of stairs for me. I recently checked out a new store at the oceanfront and spoke to them about putting some of my artwork in there to sell. I'll keep you posted on how it works out. I'm glad it's a new year, full of new possibilities. It's going to be a great year!

Great Things

This week has been full of great things. I did a working interview on Monday for a local dentist. The interview went great, nice office. They said they would make a decision and get back to me at the end of the week. Thursday rolled around and at about 2p.m. I got the call giving me the job. I am so thankful as I have been out of work since June of this year. I am a little nervous about starting out again somewhere new but it will all work out I'm sure.

Friday was the Grand opening of The Boo's Gift Shop in Virginia Beach. I am just one of the local artists selling their work there. They have a lot of talented artists supplying their work.
Here are a few pics of inside the shop.

I finially filled my etsy shop. I have been dragging my feet because of my lack of computer skills but I figured if I kept doing that I' d never open my shop. So I jumped in with both feet and listed my items, I couldn't be happier. Here's the link if anyone would like to stop by and browse.http://www.etsy.com/shop/shannonroland

I've been working on this , and I finished today. I happy with the way it turned out. I found some great new things from Tim Holtz line of products to use. I love his product line.

Today has been really productive. I got so much done, which is great after having a killer migraine yesterday. I am so excited I had a meeting today with a woman who is opening a boutique featuring local artists and she offered me a spot to sell my artwork. I can't belive all the good things that are coming to me. I owe a lot to Kelly Rae Roberts for her wonderful e-course Flying Lessons. It has been like a art blueprint for me guideing me along my journey . I will post some pics soon of the work I'm putting in the shop.

I havn't been on in awhile and the reason is I've moved in with my sister while I get things back on track. I am having lots of fun hanging out with my sister and talking and laughing about silly stuff. I am fortunate to have a sister like Kari, she's my best friend and biggest supporter besides my parents. We are already plannning to go to a flea market tomorrow to hunt for treasures. I can't explain how good I feel ,even though things were turned around for awhile I am coming out on top and have a plan. I am just taking it one moment at a time for now and the rest will fall into place.

taking a break

I am going to be MIA for awhile as I concentrate on my job search. I feel I need to really focus all my attention on this. Since losing my job in June it has been difficult and I've been stressed but trying to stay positive. I know things can only get better, but as a single mother I feel I must concentrate on getting a new job first and everything else has to wait. I will continue blogging soon and hope you understand. Thanks for all your support.