sweet 16.

This blog is a celebration of my 16 years in a creative business.  I have so many ideas to share with you.  (Photos! Memories! Gifts!)

It's also a way for me to work through all the questions slogging it out in my head these days.  (I'm hoping you'll help with that part.)

When I was out of college and working for the man, I dreamed of doing my creative thing every day, making stuff, writing stuff, using my gifts.  I knew at 25 to be grateful for each success.  I've known all along how lucky I am.

And yet the struggle to stay afloat is wearing me down.  Some days the ideas flow and I can't wait to share them.  Some days are not so great, but I can at least focus on the journey, the big picture.  (So much easier now that spring is finally here!)  And some days I seem to completely forget what it was  I was after in the first place.  Let's just say I wonder if Dreamland will have/should have/can have a 17th Anniversary.

So I guess my blog will be a little bit of this, a little bit of that:  a lot of awesome ideas, a little whining, a plea for insight here & there.  Stick with me.

Gina

P.S.  I will draw a name from all those who post a comment on my very first day of blogging for a free creative something from me.  (I don't know what yet, but I promise it will be worth your while!)

Comments

[Lisa K.]

Congrats on 16 years! I remember Mrs. Larson in 4th grade, too. I hope I can help you on your journey as you ponder what the future holds for you and Dreamland. Until our next chat...take care and enjoy the spring!

Lisa

[Melissa]

Gina-
Congrats on 16 years!!! That has to feel so good...you are a success and I love your talent you share with all of us.

I am starting a new chapter in life...I am staying at home full time! Yesterday was my last day at Target after 10 years! I can't believe I was there for 10 years, it was great, but I am so happy to be at home with the girls.

I am looking forward to this new chapter in your life...your blog. It is my adult interaction during the day of being a stay-at-home mom and I can't wait for all of you wonderful ideas. I have to get those scrapbooks done in a month for the girls! I need some great & easy ideas.
Thanks for being you!
Melissa

[Lori Cherne]

Congratulations! and WOW! Your work is beautiful and I look forwards to reading your "ramblings"! I have enjoyed experiencing some motherhood moments with you and may we continue to learn and grow! Thanks for the opportunity to share! :} Lori

[Chris]

Happy Sweet Sixteen! Great start to the blog and very interesting links. Anxious to hear more of the richness of your inner life.