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September 15, 2008

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If I were a superhero, I would be The Waffler. I have lost count how many times I have announced that I was leaving my Schmoopy blog, then left my blog to start another or think of starting another, only to keep coming back here. Well here I am once again. Waffle, waffle waffle.

In my last post I stated that I was conflicted ~ should I start a Bella Wish blog where I focus solely on creative businesses? Sure, but there is a huge part of me right now that is embracing my own journey on becoming an artist and where would the sure-to-be-messy pathway to being an artist fit in with the not as messy business side of me? And do I need to separate the two? Then there is my daughter, and though I am not looking to write only about her, she does these amazingly cute things that I may wish to write about every so often, not to mention being a huge inspiration to me in countless ways.

It seemed none of it fit in this space anymore. This space was Schmoopy ~ a blog that started as one thing and went on a completely different path, but also the path that led me to where I am today. I wouldn't be here had it not been for sharing my story.

So, I struggled thinking that I was closing a chapter and moving on. I had announced that I had come full circle. That is until a wise soul gently reminded me that I already have a blog, my story is already here, and that there is really no need to start over. Wow. She was absolutely right. This is my blog, my story is here, my story continues, all of our stories do.

After some thought I realized what I needed wasn't a new blog, but to shed the Schmoopy moniker. I chose it on a whim, but it no longer fits me. What I was wanting to leave was the name of this blog, not necessarily my blog if that makes any sense.

I needed to let go of something that was no longer working for me, Schmoopy, and also let go of the idea that I needed a separate, perfect space to explore all that is to come with my daughter, my business, my journey to calling myself an artist, my life. All of these things will only continue to evolve and grow so it was nice to have the gentle reminder that I needed to give my blog the space to evolve and grow as well and not just abandon it entirely.... well until I decide to leave Typepad anyway... {wink}

The lesson I am learning lately is that there is no waiting for the perfect time to start anything. There will never be a perfect time to:
start a business,
have a baby,
quit your job,
go for the job you want,
go back to school,
call that person,
paint those empty canvasses,
leave your comfort zone,
learn to surf,
travel to India,
write your book,
follow your dream.

There will never be the perfect time for anything, so you may as well begin now imperfectly.

Which is what I have done here and honestly, beginning now imperfectly, rather than waiting for the perfect time to begin, is the only way I have been able to open my business as well. In the past I was always waiting for the perfect time to leap thinking I had one chance to do it so I had better do it right. I don't know where I got that idea, but I am realizing now that is just crazy talk.

Sometimes we leap, tumble a bit, fall on our butts, scrape our elbows and then find our wings.

So, yeah, after some reformatting, I am back here in this space.

Welcome to Bella Wish. It's comfortable and comforting here. I like it. It's new yet still feels like home.

You can still get here at the Schmoopy address, or also at www.bellawish dot com. Since I now have my photoblog, my Etsy and this blog, my beautiful boho friend, Denise, put it all together for me in one space.

You can find it at stacydelarosa.com

Oh, did you not know she is offering web design services now in addition to her amazing new direction of artist photography? Yeah she is.... and she is good.

So welcome back to my imperfect space. I think I will stick around for awhile this time and continue to watch it evolve imperfectly...

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Comments

i love what you say here. i am so often looking (and waiting) before i leap. sometimes just believing in the possibilities without knowing the outcome has to be enough to begin. you're not waffling...your beginning! and how exciting. *just wanted you to know that i featured bella wish at on the wishstudio blog this month...i believe in your possibilities! xo

Posted by: pink sky | September 16, 2008 at 05:33 AM

Glad you came back to the blogging world! :) I think we all need to have an outlet to express ourselves, vent, offer words of wisdom, share our accomplishments or even just to say "Hi!" to the world. :)

Posted by: Tina | September 16, 2008 at 06:40 AM

Yahoo! I am personally glad you are back to blogging....you can be such an inspiration and I love hearing your views or the beautiful stories of Bella. And, it was magical to see the word "daughter" in your blog. Welcome back....

Posted by: Jeanne | September 16, 2008 at 08:34 AM

Posted by: Jeanne | September 16, 2008 at 08:35 AM

OK - i really only hit the button once!

Posted by: Jeanne | September 16, 2008 at 08:36 AM

Welcome home! :) And, it seems I have a few items on your list of things that one never has the perfect time to do.....I just stumbled upon blank canvases in my closet! ha ha!!!

Love this blog, love the photo one, love all the cute pix of baby bella-boo.....how about we get to see one of YOU, soon?? XOXO

Posted by: sueberry | September 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM

:) i love the design that denise put together, she has such a beautiful design eye!

i also love that you have come back to blogging on your terms in a way that feels right to you ~ you have described it so beautifully here ... much love, xo

Posted by: darlene | September 16, 2008 at 12:26 PM

I think it's fitting that your blog is as ever-changing and evolving as you are! While I love the photos of Ms. Isabella, I did miss your words of inspiration and hearing about the latest event in your life. I too am glad your back!

I love the look of the new place. See? You didn't need a new home; just a new coat of paint. :)

Posted by: d. | September 16, 2008 at 08:16 PM

I too have been conflicted in the same ways, have started new blogs only to regret it later. I've come to realize that everything we do is a part of our journey no matter if we are proud of the things we've done, said, wrote, etc.

Thanks for sharing...I enjoyed reading

Posted by: Coleen | September 17, 2008 at 12:34 PM

Oh Darling-
I get it. I so freakin get it. LOL.

I am happy that you are here-and that website is magnificent. I want one like that too;)

Your jewelry is gorgeous. Fabulously photographed-uber yummy.

Love you girl

Posted by: Thea | September 17, 2008 at 05:45 PM

Bravisimo!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Carnell | September 17, 2008 at 06:00 PM

I loved reading this. We're soooo on the same page... Off to get a bella wish! xoxxo

Posted by: Gypsy Alex | September 21, 2008 at 09:18 AM

Everything looks so lovely. The design is so soft and comforting. I hadn't been here in so long and today I found myself here.
I totally struggle with that "perfect" time thing and it can be so paralysing stopping one dead in their tracks. My mom has always gently reminded me of this. I started my blog just as a little experiment, to give it a go on a whim rather. I too want to move in a different direction. I want to find another name that suits me but not abandon the blog altogether, although I have neglected it because I feel stuck and sort of detached from where and how it all began. Not sure if that makes any sense.
Thanks for so brilliantly writing about this and lending encouragement.
Best wishes to you and this journey. The necklaces and the messages are beautiful.
xo

Posted by: collette | September 22, 2008 at 09:22 PM