What happened to summer?
We’re deep into the season for everything frightening and the scariest thing right now is that I finally have time to write again!
The last time I posted anything, I was starting a job sewing from home, but I was still simultaneously working a full-time office job. My plan was to work both jobs for a couple of months until I figured out how the sewing gig was going to work out. Well, it turns out that there's a lot more sewing than I anticipated. A LOT more. About three to four times more than I had thought I would get, which is great! But also overwhelming considering I was also working 40 hours a week at a completely unrelated field.
Basically I've spent the last 5 months working non-stop with about 4 hours of sleep per night. Summer came and went; all I really remember of that is how unbearably hot it was.
Labor day had been my original goal for leaving the office job, but financially that just wasn't feasible, so I kept working all day and late into most nights, growing steadily more exhausted and disgruntled. It was unhealthy.
Two weeks ago, I put in my notice at the day job, and yesterday was my last day! It may have taken longer than I anticipated, but I'm thrilled to be able to work from home full-time! This 1 sewing job probably won't support me fully, but it also should not take up all of my time. I'm looking into a few different avenues to bring in more revenue including bringing on new sewing/manufacturing clients, and possibly taking on alterations or any random sewing job my local community can throw at me. Most excitedly, I'm looking forward to working on this business again and making my own clothes again!
The most important thing though, is being able to take care of myself. Mind, body, and spirit have all suffered immensely from working long hours for months on end. With 40 hours back in my schedule, I'll be able to sleep enough, exercise, meditate, cook, and simply spend time off with my loved ones. Because that's the most important thing, and I am very grateful to be getting some semblance of my life back to enjoy those important things!
