OpheliaRising's Journal

Hiyas Everyone! I hope you are doing well.

Husband and I had a long talk this evening. He suggested that I close the business for about 3-6 months so I can focus on school, my emotional / mental well being, as well as focus on losing weight / getting healthy. At first I was horrified he suggested such a thing as what I do for a living and having my own small business is something I enjoy A LOT. I almost cried- ok I did cry- thinking about how I would feel so lost without it even if it IS for such a short time. For about 6 years I have put all my blood, sweat, and tears into the business with no help from anyone. I guess I am afraid if it goes on the back burner it will be lost.

The more I got to thinking the more I saw his point of view. At this point everything is sitting still and its turning stale. Perhaps if I focus on getting myself in tip top shape mentally and physically I can come at my business with a vengeance, a new out look and make it an even bigger success not to mention focusing all my attention on school seems to be what I need right now.

After sorting out my thoughts I spoke with my husband about shutting down the online store but keeping local sales open for those regs that buy my products. He agreed that would be a wonderful idea. That way I still get to do what I love though as a hobby and not have the pressures of the business distracting me from doing the things I need to do.

Nothing is written in stone yet but I am considering it. I would love to hear others feed back and points of view as this is a HUGE decision in my life.

Things are gearing up to get even busier. Yule is the 21st and we are holding a holiday party for the kids (my husband is a HS teacher) on the 22nd at our house. (Shockingly enough I am not nervous about this! YAY!) I am organizing things for the kids to do…playing cards, board games, decorating cookies. We may even get a huge bond fire going! I told Husband I wanted to get the kids involved in “low tech” activities. You know the kind that people say “oh I haven’t played this game since I was really little” or “I haven’t done this is SO long” I want to take them back to the basics and remind them you CAN have fun with a simple deck of cards, some imagination, and good conversation. Of course we will have the holiday music blaring in the background! Also, several of the girls in his class asked me if I would show them how to pour candles. Though that causes a huge mess I think that would be quite fun and I figured they could take their candles they made home with them. :) Lord knows my kitchen is big enough to do this. We can have cookie decorating on one end and candle making on the other. Sounds like a plan! No lets hope my kitchen doesnt get burned down. LOL 

What do you guys have planned for the holidays? I would love to know and if you have any ideas for activities for the kids for the party please let me know!

Love you lots! I appreicate all of you! :) *big hugs*

~Bright Blessings~
Rea