and I never looked back.
Although this shoot was designed and curated for one of my lovely couples that I will hopefully post very soon about, it was also something much more to me. It was the "one year of me figuring out how do this" shoot. LET'S be honest, leaving a safety net is hard... risky. I know I have spoke about it before but I think it is an important message to relay. Although comfort feels so good and cozy, you simply can not grow in it. What is the fun in life with out taking some risks? How are we supposed to grow and continuously become the person we want to be. A person your 12 year old self would be proud of?
I will be honest my 12 year old self would think I am super wack, since I always thought I was going to be a Doctor. My 18 year old self would have wished she knew where I would be now so I would not be crying in the study rooms over my neuroscience text books. 19 year old me would have been okay,,,, why did I not think of this sooner so I wouldn't have so much student debt. I am here now, about to turn 25 in 5 days, with a degree in Psychology and Biblical Studies, 1/3 of the way done with a masters in Psychology, and with a whole business routed in events and floral design. From the outside it does not make sense how I jumped from one to the other, but in my core it makes complete sense. I mean I have always been a "creative- free spirited -hippie - tree hugger".
People frequently tell me " Your life looks so much fun", "So nice, you get to play with flowers all day", "I wish I could be doing this", "Wow, this looks like a dream". I have a few responses to those, and I want to be real and raw. Owning a business can absolutely be fun and there are many pros, do not get me wrong... but it is HARD. If you do not like to work, if you do not have a good work ethic, if you do not have drive or passion... this will burn you to a crisp. Instagram is a great tool but it also only shows you the good stuff. I do not post all my mental breakdowns, the times I have been mistreated, all my doctor visits from the stain it has put on my back. I do not post the hours I spend on building custom and beautiful proposals, only to be ghosted. I do not post all the times people have damaged my inventory. I do not post the cuts my hands are filled with, my weeks where I get 4 hours of sleep at night, times were I am running around with my head cut off looking for freelancers or workers, or the hours of running around town/processing flowers/ and striking down. I make it look easy, it is not. With that being said, I still would not change it, I LOVE what I do. That is why it is worth it for me; it is my passion to create and make people happy. IF you want to do it I STRONGLY encourage you to start! Everyone starts somewhere, take the leap. If you have questions I am always here to help <3 Just know it is not all rainbows and butterflies; its rainbows, butterflies, and some elbow grease.
The last thing I want to note is in this industry you will meet some of the most AMAZING people. From other creatives to clients who quickly become your friends. I have made so many precious connections and friendships this past year that I will cherish forever. I have also never been so encouraged in my whole entire life. People are so extremely nice and supportive, I continuously say to myself " I see Jesus in them". Treat everyone with kindness and it will be given back. Expect little and give a lot. Love all, Serve all.
xoxo- Andrea
Photo: @kaybaconphoto
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