3C's of Life- Choices, Chances, Changes

You make a Choice to take a Chance in order to make a Change in your life.

Since my layoff in October, the last couple months have been extremely outside my hula hoop. I had no structure or routine anymore...I was unemployed and had all the free time in the world. I had no direction on where I was going which was different from what I was used to. I found myself going nuts not having a job and having too much free time! I applied to several companies EVERYWHERE in the US in hopes that something would turn out within the industry I have worked so hard to be a part of. I refused to allow myself take a step back and settle for a dead end job just to make ends meet. I would have rather drug out unemployment benefits since it paid better anyway :o) In my search...Colorado was just not offering much in my field that didnt involve commission based only pay and no benefits.

Today, I signed an offer with the #1 cabinet manufacturer in the US as a Customer Service Design Coordinator. I had flown out for an in-person interview with the company earlier this week in Jasper,Indiana only to find that I recieved an offer that would be crazy for me not to accept. So, I made a Choice today, Im taking a Chance, and my life is soon to Change....an adventure I am looking forward to.

Though it is a big bold move on my part, leaving my friends and family and the comfort of Colorado as my home all my life. This move will only open doors for bigger and better opportunities for me. Once again, I am thankful that I was able to get out of my comfort zone and not settle for anything less then what I deserve. Sure, its scary for me...but exciting at the same time.

Life is what you make it, no matter how many obstacles seem to stand in your way. You learn to push through or look in a different direction and even though you may end up somewhere you never would think of...you are meant to take that step to get you to where you need to be. Staying positive in any situation has always been the best rule of thumb to keep moving forward. Anyone close to you will be supportive in the decisions you make and help you on your journey...otherwise they are a waste of your time. Enjoy the adventures and dont take advantage of what life has to offer. Take the bad in with the good. After all "Everything Happens for a Reason!"-quote from my mom that holds true everyday.

That is the end of my rant...:o)
This month will be extremely busy with holidays and moving, but updates will come as I start this new direction!

A New Journey

Marking the Calendars! October, 21 2010 was the day this new journey started in my life. Prior to this date, I thought I had everything at my fingertips, the career, my independence, I was in the midst of purchasing my first home...all on my own. Success finally felt reachable and I felt happy and content with where I was at. It only took 2 minutes...to change it all. Those gut wrenching unexpected words you wish you could have tuned out and just went back to work like it was one BIG dream.

I am not sure yet, a week into it where I will end up or where I want to go. I am creating this Blog, being this is a drastic event in my life, along with many others who have been through it or are going through it to record this process. I have posted all my professional and college course work to remind me everyday, that this is where I belong...this is my passion which is the foundation to my success.

So, thus far I have been getting my resume and portfolio together applying to as many jobs I have been able to find involving "kitchen design". I am applying everywhere...in hopes I am able to find another gem that suits me perfectly like my previous job. If I dont happen to find anything in a couple months when my apartment lease is up, looks like im taking a road trip and traveling!!! thats the idea anyway :o)

I am thankful I have had such a great support system, even my previous supervisor has been incredible! however, no matter how much people tell me "things will get better", "keep your head up", "you are so talented you will find something great", Its all on me to figure this out and believe all these words. I have always been a bubbly, high spirited, independent, and positive person with nothing standing in my way. The scary part is that nothing is in my way! actually its more open then I could have imagined and I have no idea what to do with it!! I cant back track, its all moving forward from here so here we go!!!

I somewhat feel like I was pushed out of a plane and im falling...and falling...to no where land wondering where my parachute is. I Have one choice: Find my parachute so I can hit the ground running...it better be a pink parachute!

Just for laughs:

Professional Work

My most recent job title was "Architectural Design Specialist", my main focus was working with the Product Development team creating functional kitchen layouts for all the building plans being developed throughout all divisions.

The next set of designs are from the 20/20 Kitchen design program. These are actual clients I designed kitchens for when I was working retail from 2006-2009

Capstone Project

My final project in College was to design a space of our choosing. I chose to design a space at the Four Seasons Hotel. My Concept was "Upscale Oasis enveloped within clean sophistication; An exhilerating atmosphere that infuses elements of nature and urbanity"