This might just turn into a post series! Lately, I am learning a lot about blogging, my dream job, and really just a lot about myself. All summer, I’ve been keeping a journal of lists and ideas, including little lightbulb moments I have had about blogging. It’s easy to fill a notebook with colorful, wonderful, exciting things. But it isn’t so easy to spill these out to the world in a graceful manner, whether it is through a blog or a shop or plain old spoken words. I have ideas, but sometimes I don’t know how to turn them into things that are real.
One day while I was feeling all “woe is me” about the future, my good friend told me something that stuck with me. She said something along the lines of, “I think your dream job involves creating an atmosphere.” It resonated with me more than anything ever has, regarding the future.
Sometimes discouragement and inspiration come and go, by the second. I want to try really hard to stay inspired during this upcoming season because it is a beautiful time of year. So I’m carrying my yarn around. Changin’ up the blog even more (I know, I know, I’m the worst). And trying to figure out what “creating an atmosphere” looks like.
Happy Last Day of Summer! It’s always bittersweet. This summer has been one of the happiest. Super excited for fall smells, colors, and holidays though :)
sofia says
I definitely need to start carrying around a notebook. I have so many fleeting ideas – and I’m so forgetful!
thank you for this post, it’s very inspiring.
Eyelah says
I started carrying around a notebook awhile ago and I found it to be really helpful when I was bored or when I had some inspiration. Carrying around yarn is always good to.
alyssa. says
jennifer, if there is one person capable of creating an atmosphere, it’s you. love you friend! be encouraged; you are more talented than you know :)
Angie Bailey says
Your blog is absolutely beautiful, Jennifer! (My wife’s name is Jennifer as well! So cool!) I saw your ad on Bubby and Bean and I thought I’d stop by, as I love her blog and now I’m a follower of yours. I seriously only follow a blog if I really LOVE IT, so please know it’s wonderful.
I know exactly how you feel about discouragement and inspiration coming and going. In fact, your blog is a LOT like my own. Filling a journal with thoughts, goals and such is so freeing. Let me know if I can ever help you, because I know how tough feeling discouraged can be sometimes!
Rhianna Nelson says
It really isn’t easy getting ideas like these out in a graceful manner! I started a series on doing what you love a month ago, and as of yet, not much else has been added to it because it’s so difficult to get it out right! I already really dig the atmosphere on your space, so I can’t wait to see what else you can come up with :) Good luck!! Rhi xx
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Charity Hall *Isle of View* says
You have definitely created an atmosphere, and it has evolved even since I started following you! Thank you for always sharing your heart on your blog…there is a presence of peace that always helps calm my day!