A Little Life Update
If I’m being honest, I wasn’t going to say anything about some exciting news but my dear friend sent me a text that totally set me straight. She got me out of my own head (thank you, you know who you are!)
I pride myself on doing my best to not care what others think about me but I think it’s silly to think I can always have that mindset. It’s just not realistic. There is so much going on in our world right now that I think I’ve had hesitation in even sharing good news because I’m worried that I’ll take away from other important things that deserve the spotlight right now. With that being said though, this is important. This does matter and I know it matters to all the people in my life and to anyone who follows along with me here at Emma Rose Company!
When I started my business back in 2015, I had no idea how incredible the journey would come to be.
I’m in love with everything I do here at Emma Rose Company and I’d be crazy to not admit that I’m incredible proud of what I’ve built. I went from knowing nothing about photography or design to building a brand that has me booked out months in advance. I truly feel blessed but I am also able to acknowledge that it has taken a ton of hard work, dedication, failures along the way, and did I mention hard work to get here today? Reflecting back on the past five years is pretty wild to see where things have taken me and continue to take me.
I guess I’ll just come out right with it in telling you that I just accepted a full-time position with the Pacific County Courthouse. Assistant Court Administrator is my official title!
You might be thinking, “WHAT THE WHAT?” Trust me, I’m with you! I never thought I’d go back to the grind of the 9-5. Working for myself since my daughter was born has been one of the biggest blessings of my life and I’m grateful to have had all this time home with her. With that being said, can I get an AMEN that things are a bit nutty in the world right now? The uncertainty in so many things is very real, including my industry as an entrepreneur. My Husband and I have some big dreams to build our forever together on Rose Ranch and we’ve been working very hard over the years to be debt free and comfortable. Truly, I’m so proud of that. My “little” business has been an incredible source of income for us over the years and continues to be so.
I’ll shout it from the rooftops, I am not closing my doors! You will still find me shooting weddings, portraits, and designing brands and websites!
So why did I apply and accept a full-time position with the state? Well, the truth is that it simply feels like the right time. In order for us to continue meeting and exceeding our financial goals, building our forever home and hopefully our little family one of these days, it was time for me to get serious about the future. I’ve held off on looking for anything for the simple fact that I was scared to commit to something so permanent here but all of that has changed in the past year and a half. This is our home. This is where we want to plant our roots and be for the rest of our lives. Accepting this position was another way of solidifying that and our commitment to this community. I want to be more involved while continuing to pursue my creative passions and help my family have an even more secure future.
I’m scared, I won’t lie. I’ve been home for five years building my business that has truly flourished. It’s been a long while since I worked for someone other than myself and I know the transition might be a little bumpy but I’m hopeful and excited about everything this new opportunity will bring.
I was so worried about announcing this for fear of judgement or that my business has somehow failed. How irrational is that? Emma Rose Company has not failed and will continue to play a pivotal role in my life! I shouldn’t be scared of pursuing something that will make me happy and help us build toward a future we’ve been dreaming about since we first met. It’s my hope that the tribe I’ve built behind Emma Rose Company will continue to support and cheer me on, even if things may look slightly different than before.
So there it is, my friends and readers! I’m going back to “work”. My work here at Emma Rose Company has never really felt like work because I love it so much. I look forward to continuing to chase my dreams while also giving my family a little extra blanket of security for the future. Thank you for loving on me and lifting me up over the years, I wouldn’t be here without you.