One month

A month ago I was told that my job status with The Clarion-Ledger was changing.  I was in shock.

I had two choices.  Get mad or get busy.  I chose the second option.  Why?  Getting mad didn’t help protect my children. It didn’t allow me to continue to pursue my dreams.  It was an acid that would only hurt me, not the person (whoever it may be) who made the decision to make me part-time.

One month into my “new” life, I can honestly say this:

I’m happy I still have a relationship with The Clarion-Ledger and have been shown kindness by many of the people there. I enjoy drawing editorial cartoons as much as my many fans love reading them and am thankful there is still a print home for them.  I also love the people I’ve worked with there.   I enjoy getting to go into the office on occasion to see them.

I’m also very happy I have the freedom to use my talents to not only make money, but to create and expand my horizons.  I’ve edited film, spoken, drawn, written and even created this website. I’ve started my own business and I’m learning how grow it.  And I’ve been able to motivate and inspire people. That’s a huge blessing to me.

The past month has been very busy.  It’s also been an emotional roller coaster.  But that roller coaster hasn’t been all scary — at times it has been thrilling.  I didn’t ask for the change that happened to me, but I embrace it and know that in the end, it will be a blessing to me and my family.  Do I get down? Of course.  But with the talent I’ve been blessed with, a good attitude, a strong work ethic and an amazing family, I know that the sky is the limit for me.