Last Friday I left my job to begin a new chapter in my life. A chapter that I have been waiting on for quite some time. I remember as a kid I dreamed of being a chef and opening my own restaurant. As I grew older the type of place I wanted changed, but I always wanted to be my own boss. If you had asked me several years ago if I saw myself having a gift basket business, I would have said no quickly. Sometimes things unfold in front of us in a way we never would have expected.
I know that some would say it is crazy to leave a job when your business has not yet taken off the ground, but sometimes waiting for the sign to jump is a few minutes too late. I keep thinking about the swim class I took in college. I could do every swim stroke, not perfectly by any means, but still I could do it, and I could float without any problems. I made a C in that class, however, because I wouldn't jump. I knew I would float to the top, but I was so scared of letting my feet leave the ground. I wouldn't take the risk. Now at 33 I don't know if I would still jump in a pool unless maybe out of necessity, but I didn't want to let my life pass by without taking this risk.
So I have six months to make this happen. Six months to build the business to the point that it will support my income. I know it won't be easy, but I am ready to take the risk. I plan on blogging two-three times a week to share my progress and to pass on any tidbits I find out in regards to starting our (my husband and mine) own business. So if your interested tag along :)
