MY LEAP!

I’ve been dreaming of the day where I can sit down to write this post… and “today” is here, and I’m left with a blank stare and without the words to type. A whirl of emotions… so excited to face new endeavors but sad to say goodbye to the old ones. Yesterday, was a big day in my life, our life, my career, my business and my love. The time has come where I lay my 8+ years as an Interior Designer to rest and pursue my passion of making people pretty. I’m taking this leap of faith!

 Don’t get me wrong… I’m excited! Ecstatic! Terrified a little… ok a lot! Not knowing what the future holds scares the boots off of me, but that little lack of knowledge will make me work harder than ever. Saying goodbye to my Gensler Family brings tears to my eyes, some of the best friendships we’re formed on the 23rd floor of the Hearst Tower. That part is so incredibly bittersweet and those friendships will remain the same forever. In the same breath I’m overwhelmed by the joy + the adventure that awaits me. I was born to make people pretty, I was born to make people feel confident. God gave me this gift and now here’s my chance to make something fabulous of it. 

 Pray for me. Pray that I have the confidence in myself to make this something that lasts forever. I’m so in love with this idea of following my dream + my passion. I cannot believe the time has come. The time has come to be the artist I yearn to be! The time has come to face new challenges and accomplish new goals. The time is here. Have faith in me.  

 I’m forever thankful to those who have believed in this little hobby of mine that has blossomed into something so great! If it wasn’t for my husband I wouldn’t be where I am today. I wouldn’t be the person that I have become or have the confidence that has gotten me where I am. He has pushed me to take the next step, to reach for the stars and never look back. He has encouraged me when I’ve been down and he loves me unconditionally… even when I am working long hours. He cheered me on to take these next steps in my career. Johnny I cannot wait to be the wife that you deserve, to give you the time and love that you’ve never shorted me of.

 Kristin Vining, thank you for seeing this talent of mine, for believing in me and allowing me to be the artist that I’ve dreamt of. Thank you for guiding me, for leading me and collaborating with me. You’ve been a mentor and the big sister {big as in age} that I never had. You are an gifted woman with many talents and at every shoot I get chocked up knowing that you picked me! I’m so proud to be part of the WATC team and I’m proud to work alongside you.

To all of my best girlfriends {and sis}; first of all, thank you all for being the best group of friends. You all have touched me in so many ways, especially in the past few months as I was making this business decision. You all are my family, and without your words of wisdom and our lengthy conversations I wouldn’t have the courage to pursue my dreams. 

 I cannot wait to embark on this journey… my leap of faith!

 Much luv, LRT