Well I have made a big decision that is going to change my life! I have decided to close the Moscow store and expand the Pullman store. It has been a very stressfull month, trying to weigh out my options and make this choice; but I know I have made the right one. I can't wait to get back over in Pullman and renew my friendships with all of our Pullman customers! Shawna and I are so excited to get to work together a few days each week. AND...we will both get a lot more time off! I sure have learned a lot and have made the BEST friends by opening up the Moscow store. I don't regret it.
I am looking forward to spending more time with my family! I want to hang out with my 15 year old, teach him how to drive & help him with his homework. I want to help my 19 year old find his way. I want to renew my friendship and relationship with my amazing husband. I know this sounds "sick" but I am looking forward to cleaning my house, cooking dinners, making menus and being at home! I might even be able to scrapbook and create again. I can't remember the last time I have sat down to scrapbook. My husband is making me my own scrapbook room in our house - we have a really cool room upstairs that is partially finished. So, I can't wait to have my "stuff" back home; where I can work on it whenever I want without feeling guilty - cause I'm at the store.
I am planning a trip to go see my family in Florida. I so enjoyed having my Mom and Dad here and it made me realize how much I have missed them. I have not seen my niece in 4 years. My sister about the same and my brother even longer. Life is too short and family is so important - I am not going to let another year go by without seeing them.
I plan to start going to Yoga again. Eat healthier. Get my hair cut. Loose 50 pounds. Learn how to golf. Practice being present. Meditate. Walk. Live.
So, thanks for everyone's support - this is such a blessing.
Good for you Karen. live your life, don't let things "own" you. Time goes by too quickly and you can't get it back. You and Ryan will have fun. I am sooo aware that this is my eldest child's last year home for holidays etc. that I am not only taking pics, but savoring the memories. (he's a senior and is ready to go out on his own as soon as he graduate.) I know he'll be back but I have this thing about how it's the last "guaranteed" year he's home for everything.... so enjoy your LIFE!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that this change is a blessing. I sure will miss the convenience of the Moscow store, but I know you will still be at the Pullman one. I know everything will work out great. Time with family is such a treasure. Sounds like you found your pot of gold! =o)
ReplyDeleteTERRIFIC DECISION FOR EVERYONE!!! I am so happy for your family, Shawna, your customers---both Pullman and Moscow---but, most of all I am happy for you. You are SO right---life is too short to burn the candle at both ends. It's time to stop just existing and LIVE!!!! I see the "old Karen" coming back, and I couldn't be happier for you. And, what a sweet husband you have...making you a scrapbook room at home!! I know your family is excited to get to know their Mom/wife again!!! :0)You have been working such long hours, this is going to be like a vacation for you!!! Good for you, Karen!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you are doing all of this! I will miss having two stores but I will get to see you more now! And I think this will be so positive! You deserve to have more time to yourself!
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