the end of an era

it was such a hard decision but yesterday I resigned from my position on the shop and crop DT. I have been a part of the team for 2 sensational years. Sasha helped me to realise so many dreams, supported and encouraged me and became one of my dearest friends. I was finding the elusive quest for balance and time management too much and although I could find the time to make the layouts, I struggled to manage the other requirements of being on a DT. Something had to give, and sadly it was my cyberspace home. I will miss being a part of such an amazing team, although I do hope Sash asks me to play with some product for her every once and a while! LOL! here are my last 2 layouts for the upload at s&c. The girly one is the new wrmk kit and the one of jack is the 5 products 5 ways. 

*sigh*

ok...what else has been happening. tuesday was a good day with the kids. we had a play date with kim and benson in the morning, then Jack had his first speech therapy visit which went well. Then home to play in the cubby. dinner= steak and fried rice. yesterday, the kids had the day with grandma and I spent part of the day hanging out with a fellow local photog., learning and talking and inspiring each other. good fun. Then yesterday afternoon my gorgeous friend Kirsty lent me her husband who very kindly crawled into my tiny and awkward roof space to put a ceiling fan above my desk in my office nook. 

today was a busy day. Lucy and I did lots of errands after dropping Jack at pre-school. Then she had a playdate while I went to my business networking meeting. We then did some more errands (including picking her up a very very reasonably priced little point and shoot camera. 8MP , face detection, and image stabilization. she is happy and so am I as I plan to borrow it sometimes..LOL!) loved watching her struggle to get used to not having a viewfinder...LOL! and then watching her snap photos of all sorts of things. I cannot wait to download them and see what she sees. 

tomorrow is lucys last weekday before school starts on monday. we are having a girly fun day with my bf and her daughter who also starts school next week (at a different school so the girls are not going to see each other as much which makes me rather sad). 

so thats it for me. I have tennis to watch and chocolate biscuits calling my name! seeya

Comments

[Tracey Clouten]

Wow - I will miss seeing your LO's at S&C I think you are a great scrapbooker but I think it is fantastic to follow your dreams and you are obviously doing that. Can't wait to see what unfolds along your journey.

[Alison Shearer]

I'm sorry you're leaving S&C Janine - you ahve been such an inetgral part of it for so long. I know it's hard to juggle everyhting and I hope your business just goes from strength to strength. Your pics every day for January have all, without exception - been stunning. Have you been using your 50mm f1.4 a bit??? I think I need that lens LOL.

Alison XXX

[Marg S]

So sorry you're resigning from S & C Design team. You've been a great inspiration to all us 'would be's' and you'll be sorely missed. Sure hope we continue to see you around - I haven't had a photoshoot yet LOL. Speaking of which........ only just caufgt up with the 'Thursday' post (I'm packing to move house!!!). Next time you doubt yourself, just remember you have a husband who adores you, two kids who love you to bits, & so many clients (& their friends) who tear-up when they see the images you capture of their families.

I'll be thinking of Lucy next Monday - hope she loves it! Take care.

[Julie T]

We're going to miss you and your fab layouts at S&C Janine. :(
But good on you for continuing to follow your dreams...best of luck for the future!! :)

[Julie T]

We're going to miss you and your fab layouts at S&C Janine. :(
Good on you for continuing to follow your dreams!...good luck for the future!!
Julie xx

[Megan Thompson]

Thank God you have a blog, so i can still check out your layouts, now that I won't see them at Shop n Crop. Will really miss your work and kits. I might be making my way down to the 'Gong in June for a pregnancy photo shoot...yep, baby number 2 due in July and I would love you to take some tummy pics for me.

[Sar W]

We just can't do everything, as much as we'd like to, eh? You've got so much happening and something did have to give, I'm sure you've made the right decision for you.

Cheers,
Sar