Finding My Passion(s)

It's the eve of going back to what I love to do-my career, a job that pays the bills at the #1 company to work for in the world.  I was fortunate to take a six (6) month break as I have been burning and churning for 23+ years in the corporate world and needed a time out.

The time out has been an incredible learning experience, I will share often in this blog.  One of the outcomes of my time off was exploring NEW things.  My job was always my #1 priority and, frankly, when people have asked me over the years, "what are your hobbies?" I never had a great answer.  In fact, I didn't have an answer that was more original than "dining out, travel, blah blah blah."  I'm not that boring, am I?  Keeping up with my friendships and family relationships-I mean I even collect stationary for that perfect snail mail moment-was where I spent most of my time if I wasn't at my day job.

But....in my time off....I really threw myself into uncomfortable, yet fun, projects.  I prepared meals, I water painted, I spray painted MANY articles inside and outside my home, I read, I walked, I took pictures, I spent time with children, I napped, I called friends on the telephone (!), I had visitors from all over the country and I decorated my new beach home.   WOW.  I had so much fun doing it.  I had done my NYC apartment several years ago and felt good about it but this was a house with more rooms....could I do it?  From picking out paint colors to backsplashes, I did it all.  It was fun, I was passionate about it....and still am.  But I don't have any more rooms to work on so I began to think...how can I incorporate this passion into my life when I go back to work?

I decided to enroll in a beginners online class for Interior Design.  I've been complimented before with things like "you have a good eye"  or "your home is so cozy" but it is just what makes me happy, could I do it for others?  Could I apply my passion to a home that isn't my style and/or taste?  I'd never know unless I went for it!

So....I am embarking on a new journey.  I am excited to learn.  I've always been a student of life.  I am curious and excited!   Design Trends, Color Theory, Concepts of Scale and Proportion, Furniture Styles, Architectural History, Lighting and Fabrics.

I've started another instagram account @mohawkbeach and this is my first-of what I hope-many blog posts.  I'd love for you to follow along.  I hope I can impart some of my learnings to help make your home more YOU and I will continue to look to YOU for any inspiration and/or motivation.

I will certainly keep my day job.  Like I said, I love it and can't wait until tomorrow to see my Google Family.  I think this balance will make me even better at what I do day to day.

Thanks for reading, here we go.....

X.

Jen