"If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all." -ANNA QUINDLEN
I came across the quote in a newsletter from Pink Power Suit and it really resonated with me so I thought I would share it with everyone....
Why did this resonate with me?
Hmm. That's a loaded question...maybe because I was a good (actually pretty great) clinical scientist but it just never felt good in my heart. The long hours and dedication were a strain on my family life and with a young family ( my children just turned 8 and 6 recently) I knew where my heart lie...at home with them and my soul mate, John.
At first, jewelry was a hobby. Something I did to relieve stress (like quilting, sewing, embroidery, etc) and pass the time when the kids were in bed. I have always enjoyed making hand made gifts and everyone loved the new jewelry from the Deckard household! =) My dear friend Nozomi (who is now in Japan ) introduced me to bead weaving; she is a master of whipping up 3 dimensional designs with beads! From her kitchen table, she shared her time and love of beautiful jewelry and I have never looked back!!
I am always looking to learn new skills...I have added chainmaille, crochet, lamp working, fused glass and metal smithing/fabrication to my repertoire. I'm inspired by what ifs ..."What if I did this?" I have learned to believe in myself and my creative gene and let it take me on a journey that I could have never thought possible.....
The website is still a work in progress. I love the design and colors but as you've heard me say before...I really need to invest in a shopping cart and upgrade my digital camera (one that can handle a WB(white balance) filter). Any photography buffs in the DFW area who want to trade services??? Ya don't ask , ya don't get!
I hope this quote made you stop and think where you are in your life....I finally know what I want to be when I grow up and it only took me what 36 years!! =)
