09/12/2025
Sorry I haven't posted about weddings...I've had 9 of them in the last six weeks. Yeah. My brain is becoming mush, and I've had to rally a lot.
I've been asked several times in the last few weeks how many weddings I've taken on this year, and when they find out the answer (21, as of right now), they are shocked.
But for me, I don't know any other way to operate. I've always had multiple jobs. I've always been busy - not to be busy, but to strive for the life I want to have. Starting this business was the first step, but it is not a get rich quick scheme.
I actually don't make a ton of money for the amount of effort and energy I put into each wedding or event. I think I'm just too empathetic, knowing how expensive *everything* is these days.
I don't have a roommate and I've lived alone for the last twelve years. I don't have a partner or a spouse to share household duties, cat care, groceries, bills, rent payments, fun spending, time off or vacation expenses with. If the money isn't there, or something catastrophic happens, it's me. I have to go make the money to keep going.
So please forgive me if I'm not at the top of my game. I work hard, but I also play hard, when I can. And being with family and traveling are non-negotiables for me. I work hard (maybe too hard) to get to where I want to be. It doesn't mean I care less about you (in fact, I guilt trip myself a lot), it's just that my tank sometimes runs on empty cause I just have to keep going.
And on top of this...all the things that happen in our country, and the world, that just hurt day in and day out.
So, if you're just trying to make it through this season of life, whatever it looks like, know that you're not the only one. And if things are great for you right now, I'm honestly happy to you.
I hope that each of us finds ways to be positive, to be kind to each other, and to have compassion and understanding throughout our lives.
Here's to the glorious fall weather and no more 90°+ days to make everything harder!
