An Itch for a Niche

Hear the jeopardy music? Yeah, I'm hearing it too. So... for the past few weeks I have been without a job (after the sweet, old lady I was a care-giver for passed away) and I've had a lot of time on my hands to think.....to reprioritize, and to pray & ask God what HE might be leading me to do from this time forward...

I'm trying to rediscover my passions in life....

...to find my place in the world. My niche. My loves...

..and to put it lightly....

I haven't had the easiest time. {narrowing it down, that is!}

You see, my problem has always been that there's way too much I enjoy doing....I have too many interests!

I love floral design...

...like this beautiful bouquet made of green cymbidium orchids & creamy roses I fashioned for a bride last year....I just love the way this wedding turned out. :) So fun!

....but I also love decorating & creating....

....like when I made this wreath using pages from a Dollar Tree book that I "antiqued" to make it look old.

Oh, and did I mention I like antiques? Not only do I love them in our home....but I've always thought it would be fun to be one of those people that runs estate sales....telling stories about old pieces and making people happy as they leave with a treasured item :)....

{Photo courtesy: here}

{Photo courtesy: here}

Okay, so maybe not the last photo exactly....but seriously.....I love old stuff! I have my Mom to thank for that! (Wait, that sounded funny)...what I'm trying to say is....oh never mind. You know what I mean!

BUT I love writing, too. I'm no pro...but I've always wanted to write children's books...but figured that would come later when I have my own kids as inspiration. I've started a couple...just haven't finished them...

...I'd put an excerpt in here....but then you might steal it, and then where would we be? ;)

I also love health & nutrition. I think if I ever went back to school, I'd definitely go for that...it's so interesting! I love learning about what God has made for us here on earth to help restore & heal our bodies naturally...and most importantly...preventitive health so we don't have to get sick! That's the real kicker....

{Photo courtesy: here}

...but then what if I want to throw the occasional cheeseburger in there? (That's my Dad's word for anything that tastes really good...but isn't that good for you). I may not feel like I could if I had an "official" title or something...so never mind. Better keep that a hobby. :)

Then there's cooking...caring for people...interior design....art....etc. etc. They aren't very cohesive are they?

So...the question still remains- what am I suppose to do?

God?

xoxo,

Gail