I wasn’t going to do a Decade in Review, or even a Year in Review. I couldn’t place in my mind what had happened at the beginning of 2010. Then I started to make a list:
Moved 8 times
Lived in 3 states
Traveled to 5 countries
5 jobs before starting my own business
2 new dogs
1 baby
The more I thought back, the more I realized how much I had accomplished. It’s helpful to reflect on the past. Not to dwell or regret, but to realize all the obstacles you’ve overcome, goals you’ve accomplished, dreams you have pursued. In my mind I remembered a lot of sadness and frustration, but in reality I have achieved so many of my dreams.
Graduated from college
Got married to my best friend
Worked in my “dream” career of advertising, and realized it wasn’t my dream anymore
Started my own business to inspire other people to dream
Became a Disneyland Annual Passholder
Lived in a new state
Traveled to new countries
Vended at local craft shows
Became a mother and shared the magic of Disney with her
Dreams are a fickle thing. You think you know what you want, then the universe throws a tidal wave at you that realigns those dreams. Motherhood, and learning how to advocate for my daughter and dog’s health, have become priorities that I didn’t know would ever exist. Going forward I realize that advocating for my own health needs to be a priority in order to achieve the other dreams I have.
If 2010 was the decade of Change, then I hope 2020 is the decade of Roots and Growth. I certainly don’t want to move anytime soon, and I’m craving growth in my business and family. Both of those things require a strong foundation that I hope we will find in Washington. With occasional trips back to the Happiest Place on Earth of course.
So what does that mean for Enchanted Type?
As much as I want to commit to solid goals for my business right now, I know the last time we tried to grow our family I hit a major mental block. This time I’m giving myself more space to adapt as I see fit for myself and my family. That being said, I’m looking forward to introducing new products, better utilizing sites like RedBubble, and growing as an artist.
I’m so thankful to those of you who have been a part of this journey here with me. I’m looking for ways to better keep it touch with all of you and give you the magic mail you’re looking for. More to come soon on that!
I hope you can take a moment to reflect on the goals you’ve reached in the past decade, no matter how big or small. They are significant for you, and something to be proud of. I would love to hear your favorite thing from your life in the 2010’s, please share in the comments below!