Well it is hurtling towards the end of 2009 now and time for some reflection. This year has been a mixed bag both professionally and health wise. At the beginning of the year I had everything planned out and the plan was to finish my 2 year art and design course and then progress onto a graphics course. This was to ensure that I had some sort of 'trade' to fall back on should the crafting/creating side not work out. However, the powers that be had other ideas and I was prevented from even applying at one college for the graphics course, apparently they didn't want old farts! In truth I overheard a conversation between tutors and the reason was that they received no funding for mature students, therefore, didn't want them to apply! Yes, I was a little slack jawed as well. Anyhoo, my interview at another college was I thought a done deal, however, they too had the same policy so now I was out on my ear with no course and no plans!!
After consuming a lot of sugary treats and a few glasses of wine I regrouped and considered my options, these were:
1. To return to my desk job be bored out of my brains and run the risk of running amok in the office armed with a stapler!
2. To stay at home, hide under the duvet and eat jaffa cakes all day.
3. To dust myself off look to my strengths and what I enjoy doing and somehow create a business from it.
Having weighed up the options I decided to plump for number 3. To achieve this goal I enrolled on a web design course in order to build my own website. This resulted in me discovering that I am in fact a closet tech geek, who knew?? I really enjoyed building my own site from scratch. However, it is like looking back at your first crafting attempt, although you were really proud of it at the time now it looks a little bit sad. I am currently building a sparkly new version that will go live towards the end of January with a new line of stock, vv exciting.
So here I am at the end of the year a long way from where I began and I can honestly say that the ride so far has been fantastic! I began absolutely petrified with absolutely no confidence in my ability at all and with absolutely no business experience either. I have met a wonderful range of people through this experience and want to thank you all for your support so far and for allowing me to pick your brains when needed.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful successful New Year! Elissa x
3 comments:
So glad you decided to give it a go, good luck for a prosperous 2010!!
Congratulations in joining the ranks of Self employed, did the same in Feb 08 and have not looked back.
Well as they say; "When life gives you lemons...make lemonade". Looks like that is exactly what you did, good for you ! :)
I guess I must be naive as I always assumed that there were laws against discrimination by sex, age or race, guess colleges are exempt, but I bet there are attorneys out there that would beg to differ.
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