End of an era

How things quickly change! I was going to rebrand koalabrains to be a site all about google analytics for etsy shop owners but I abandoned that effort when another opportunity presented itself. I started the blog and wrote a few posts but before I could officially announce it, I got a job.

I decided I was going to put myself out there and see if I could actually get a job back in marketing after being out of the picture just shy of 6 years. I seriously doubted I was, well, marketable. The morning I decided to start looking for a job I texted a friend and within 30 minutes she told me about a job and the company's executive VP wanted my resume. Fast forward 3 weeks and I got an offer. The way everything played out, it was meant to be that I got this job. I feel VERY fortunate. Lucky for me that VP knew of me and my reputation because we were at the same company where I was last. My boss was someone who I reported to briefly about 10 years ago. Both of them moved up in the world and left the company to this one and now here I am. So weird that just a couple months ago a job wasn't even on my radar. The first couple weeks were surreal. I had moments where I felt I was in a dream and I wanted things back the way they were. I had the "I want my mommy" moments, if you know what I mean. I knew it was only a matter of time when I'd be fine. I mean, I asked for this. Tomorrow marks my 5th week on the job and I must say, I am enjoying it. It feels normal to me now.

My husband is working from home now and cares for Boo. He's an amazing and fun dad so she is having a blast although she misses me. I miss her so much and that'll never change but I noticed the time we do spend together, I'm not distracted with housework and getting things done like I was when I stayed home. I'm able to be totally present with her.

I started this blog soon after Rebecca's birth. It's an end of an era where I had the privilege to stay home to care for her. She's off to kindergarten next month. I love that I have this blog to remind me of the this period of time. My time is limited so for now I will set aside my craft endeavors and spend as much time with her and David.

Thank you for following my blog.

Best to you,

Kaori