Embarking on a Dream

It's funny how we are called upon to decide our future at an early age, when we know little about who we are and what we want (at least that seems to be the case for most people). With each year that passes, I gain more clarity as to what it is I really want to do with my life and I am a ripe age of 31! LOL I must admit that it is a lot easier to take the traditional, cookie-cutter route and follow paths that have already been paved. The road is much smoother and somewhat easier to navigate.

At the encouragement of my godfather, who is an erie mix of my mother and father, I am obsessed with pursuing my dream of having my own shoe line. Why would I do such a crazy thing now? I have a decent job, a house, a child, I'm back in school... everything in my life seems to be moving along rather smoothly. So why stir it up with a brand new project? I honestly don't know. It just feels like the right thing to do.

I can't deny that I am a little freaked out at the idea of moving into uncharted territory. What makes matters worse is with the advent of technology, and chick in cyberspace can create a blog, facebook page and twitter accout about her love for shoes just as I have. So what is going to make The Soles Delight different?
How will my shoes stand out from the rest? Will people even like what I design? (I don't think this should be a problem because I do have great taste lol).... Will I succeed?

The fact that I am getting nervous about this shows that I am serious. This passion is moving from a hobby to a calling and the question is will I answer. I don't think I have a choice in the matter. If I don't follow my passion, I may lose sight of my purspose. So here goes....


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