You know that moment when you are sitting silently on a bench somewhere among trees, the sun, and heat and you say to yourself that what you are about to start will forever transform the rest of your life? There is a tingly feeling in your belly, you have a smile that you wished some bystander could have seen, and there is a mixture between excitement and panic filling you up. Yup, the latter about sums up what I felt this past few months.
Let me explain.
On New Year’s Eve, my younger brother (Andres), mom (Maria), and I sat at the dining room table and talked about our goals for the year to come. We each wrote them down with intention. The only difference being that this time we decided to try something new, we would also create a goal for each other to accomplish in 2016. I thought it was such an awesome idea to motivate one another to do something different.
When I came to reading what Andres and mom had written for me I became even more inspired. My brother proposed that I create an awesome art/photography portfolio to present to companies with the goal of a new opportunity. My mom expressed that I keep searching for what I truly wanted to do, to not over think, have lots and lots of fun, and learn as much as I could. Who knew that words could create such a high level of love and motivation inside my heart?
So, I made a decision. A decision that I could have probably made when I was 21 or 22 years old, but it took the big 24 to face my fears, look at them with a straight face, and go for it. I decided to start my own business and brand. To be the artist I was born to be. To use my passion for photography and creation to spread awareness and make people happy.
See, I think I was given a gift by the Universe to use my skills as an artist to change the world and inspire people around me to fulfill their dreams. I want to do just that! At times I don’t necessarily know what I am getting into, but honestly it feels in the right and divine order. I know it is an ambitious idea, but whoever heard of anything worthwhile sounding normal? At least I haven’t!
These past few months have been a mixture of excitement, happiness, fear, frustration, motivation, and determination. Along my journey I have had a lot of help from people that love me and plenty of strangers. I have only words of gratitude and love for all of them. My parents and Mylo ,who time after time, have supported me either with a hug, a smile, a token of warmth, or real pep talks; I am the woman I am today because of all of you. My best friends Natasha and Michelle, who one time or another have sent me marketing advice, taken care of me when sick, and put up with my awkwardness during our mini photoshoots; I will do the same for you. My mentor, Ben Hicks, who literally gave me no other option, but to create a website and put myself out there, thank you; you have taught me most if not all of what I know. Paulette, my Reiki mentor, I appreciate all of the time you have given me with the intention of helping me to become a better person. Adrian Beuses, my friend, thank you for designing the most wonderful logo and your professional opinions. Jasmine Star, who has been my inspiration, I hope you know the change you have instilled in me. Thank you for opening an opportunity for me. The ladies at GoLive HQ, thank you for giving me the most incredible website template and being so patient with my email questions. The Showit5 team who is hosting my website, you are my Avengers! Field and Jason at Showit5 thank you for your patience, hard work, and dedication. We have probably shared a number of virtual fist pumps for all the accomplishments. To all the little angels God sent me to validate my thoughts, ideas, and actions; your kind words kept me going! I know I have missed numerous people on this post, you know who you are and I know who you are…Thank you.
I am forever grateful and I appreciate your existence in this world. You are all precious and wonderful.
Cheers to the present and much love!
~M