If you’ve been around here for a little while you know that I started my web design business in November (and if you didn’t, now you do!) I had a few clients before 2011 was over- really the perfect amount for me to get started. I was excited; I had hope.
Then January started. And there was nothing. I worked my butt off in hopes that it would result in some work. I definitely got cranky and discouraged some days.
Then last week, some things started coming together. It was weird because I could almost feel that it was going to before it happened. Like this is the week. And it did.
I don’t mean to run around blog land with my arms open shouting “I’VE MADE IT BIG, GUYS!” Because I totally haven’t. That would be absurd. I just have more design work than I ever have before. I even had to tell school that no, I wasn’t available to come in more than two days this week, because “I have some design work to do.” That felt good to say.
I am thrilled, grateful, excited, and… scared. I love what I’m doing, but sometimes just the thought of knowing that you have to produce something that someone else will like in a timely fashion is stressful. Naturally, I try not to think too much.
It felt good to write this post, friends. I like sharing with you, and I’m not talking about food posts. We’ll have to do this more often. Hopefully I haven’t turned anyone off if you’re out there and were maybe sorta thinking about hiring me. Because I would love to work with you. And I’m not too busy for you, I promise.
While I have your ear, hope over to Sketch and Wash today to check out my Art to Inspiration post! You know you want to join in next month!
Also, Amy over at The Charming nominated me for the Liebster Award. Isn’t she sweet?! Go love on her.
That is SOOOOO great!! I'm very happy for you – it's always such a good feeling, just when you get that big news! It usually happens when you're being down on yourself. Kudos to you!! Here's to bigger and better things. Now, I'm off to check out your Art to Inspiration post!
Congratulations! I'm hardly surprised things are taking off for you.. you create such beautiful designs! Busy sure is wonderful :)
Congrats on getting more work!! Eventually you will be telling them you can not come in at all because you are swamped! :) And I hope that happens soon!!
So happy for you too Katie! I know what you mean about being cranky and discouraged, but then thrilled and excited as you watch the blessings of new opportunities roll in. Hope business steadily increases for you; your work is always amazing.
Congrats Kate!! Your designs are wonderful!!
I love this post. It's so true and easy to relate to for all artist!keep up the good design work!
Congratulations! I'm sure it's a little scary, but I'm glad to see it's so many other, better things too.
Oh, yay! Congratulations, friend! What excellent news! I'm in the {very} slow process of launching my own company and this is just super encouraging to hear!:)
Lovely!! Congrats! You've totally deserved it ;) Keep up the good work!
You go girl!
xoxo – kylie
http://www.livinglovingandphotographing.com
*happy dance* I hope this is just the start of many wonderful developments!!!
Soooooooooooo EXCITED for you! You're wonderfully talented! Who knows, this could become a huge business for you one day soon!
Good for you on the design work! It's great news and you should be very proud. (I say this as another self-employed person — it can be tough out there.)
YES! This is awesome. I am super proud of you. It's so exciting watching this all happen for you. It's inspirational. I wish I had your talent (& Guts) to jump in and do something creative. Can't wait to see all your new designs. And get jealous about how I will never be able to create something so beautiful. You're AMAZING.
Congratulations on getting everything going! I love your designs!!
That's awesome to hear!! But I feel your pain… Some days/months are harder than others, but somehow things always seem to work out!
Yay! That's fabulous! Congrats!!
I made my way over from Shane's blog, and boy am I happy I did! I've been trying to get more info on website design for a site I am trying to build, and I am clueless… You may just be able to help me! I've been in need of a designer :p
Amazing! Congrats friend! As soon as I figure out how to move my blog from typepad I'll be your next customer haha! :) Totally easier said than done!!
OMG that's amazing!!! Hard work and keeping faith that it will work out helps! I might have to hire you to help my blog have a little face lift! :-)