New Beginnings

It is a beautiful sunny day here in Southern California, the heat wave has finally loosened up and life is returning to normal.  That is probably true for most people besides myself.  I am gearing up to enter yet another transition of my career.  As of September 30th I will no longer have a store front in which to greet my customers as I have done for the last 1 1/2.  The District will now only be available on-line. Fear, excitement, and dread are some of the emotions I am currently having. 

In the last 3 years I have lost both my grandfather and my father, started my own business, found love, moved twice, and got a dog.  The journey  has been rewarding in itself, I loved the challenge of starting my own business.  I thrived doing the tenant Improvement work, the sleepless nights seemed vaguely exciting and filled with purpose. These are things that i will never regret.  Everything happens for a reason. 

I have learned who I am and what I am capable of in each of these events.  One may think losing your parents is the most difficult thing a person can go through and in many ways it is.  The thing that allowed me to recover was that I knew I had no control over their lives in any way shape or form.  In many ways it has been more difficult to love someone unconditionally and to overcome fears of abandonment,rejection, and failure, those are hard pills to swallow.

I think it is important for woman to share their struggles and experiences with other people.  I use to see it as a form or weakness but now I know it is an inner strength that is followed by peace.   

Comments

[Haiku]

It doesnt look like you're still keeping this blog but I was searching different marketing tactics and came upon your blog. I read your letter to the city and I think you are me on the West Coast. I sent the exact same letter to the city, I went to talk to them, I've had numerous problems with the riff-raff and police is ever so useless. And as far as being a woman in business, I used to work at an investment bank and I thought that was bad. I either get called sweetheart or honey or they think I am a complete bitch. Argh. We opened a women's boutique last August and are still hanging in there. How are you doing?

[Rebecca M Barkai]

Hi, Jennifer,

I came across your blog while searching for other business owners for some advice. I am a WAHM to three great kids and I recently started my own online business called www.startingoutsmall.com I sell baby gifts and accessories.

I read your letter to the town, has anything changed since you wrote it last? I wish you lots of luck, your school looks pretty cool. If I am ever in San Diego, I will definitely stop by. Keep in touch! Please join my facebook fan page at: startingoutsmall.com or check out MY blog at: http:/blog.startingoutsmall.com THANKS!

Rebecca Barkai/CEO
www.startingoutsmall.com
info@startingoutsmall.com
201-248-3629

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