Business Per Usual

When I wake up in the morning, the first thing that comes to my head is the laundry list of things I have to do for the day. Working full time, and owning 2 businesses, being a mom, and every other job title I could give myself can be overwhelming; but I remind myself I asked for this so I am not going to complain. This leads me into being in my feelings for the day, and I shared how I felt with my friend earlier and thought I would share here with you as well.

So it all started a few years ago when I was just over working in retail. When I say “over” I don’t necessarily mean I was over retail, but I was working my butt off to get to a place that I knew I could never get to. Being a district manager and/or a regional visual manager was always a dream of mine, but I realized very soon that people that look like me never get those jobs. I worked so hard, and there was nothing that I could ever do to get that type of promotion. My name would never come up as a candidate even if that job title was open. So I started to doubt my ability to manage, doubting myself because I went to college for consumer science and merchandising. I felt like my parents wasted their money on undergraduate and grad school for me to just be a manager of a retail store. I knew I  wanted more, so that is when I started focusing more on my blog. Did I ever think I would quit retail, of course not. I was still in love with my job, and I felt like I had the best team on the planet. I also knew that for me to be happy I had to invest in myself as well, and have both worlds work for me.

I wanted to still fight for that dream and prove to myself that I could do it. I would complain and ask God, why am I here? There has to be more…

One thing that I realized is that everything happens on God’s timing. As much success or anything we want, it never happens when we want it to. Fast forward to now, and I realized I worked at my job for a reason! I was able to meet so many amazing people, and now I get to work with the same brand again through my blog because of that. Never doubt where you are at the time because God has you there for a purpose. I didn’t get it then, but I see it now for sure! I’m not saying don’t strive to do better, or plan to take a gamble on yourself. Instead trust God’s timing if the door continues to slam in your fast. Just know right now isn’t the time, and ask God to give you patience and make the most out of the situation that you are in. Ask him to let you be an open book, learn and grow so that you are ready for your next journey that you enter in the future. Be present in the moment. and grateful for the job you currently have. A new one/something better will always come along and you will be more appreciative in the long run!

Now that I got that off my chest, lets talk about this super cute suit! If you aren’t familiar with J.ING, then let me tell you a little about the brand. It is a newer brand (2017) and I love that the brand represents the possibilities of what women can be and do in the world. I was introduced to the brand last year at #RSCON and they had the cutest blue suit on display at their booth. I fell in love and had to have it. I love the brand because I am petite and the pants fit me perfectly with no alterations. I would say if you are taller you may want to go up a size for length. I love a good suit, and this one is everything and more! The blazer is a double-breasted and oversized which is so on trend right now. The pants I will be wearing separately because I love the button detail in on front. I plan to share more of their pieces as we enter spring, so be on the look out for my top picks! In the meantime, use my promo code ShayVD20 on J.ING site for 20% off all regular price items.