My First Blog - Born To Farm 10 months on!
Well this is a first.. a Blog post! Something I never thought I would do, but I feel its a great time to update and reflect on with my adventure so far.
At the end of this month we will of been open 10 months, wow! I cant actually believe that. I have run a small business for 10 months, while on maternity with a 2, now 3 year old and had a baby in the middle of that! What started as a little dream, became a reality and now we are cant wait for the future of Born To Farm.
I am very much a doer kind of person. I have an idea and I want it to happen straight away, while I told nobody I was creating Born To Farm, not even my husband! I was busy behind the scenes creating designs and items which hopefully you all love as much as me.. but hard work made it happen because I was so excited to get going!
Some days I feel massively overwhelmed, and think why did I do this, but I just give myself a little break, make a list, have a coffee spend some time with the boys and come back to it when I feel refreshed. I guess that's a massive perk of working for myself, flexibility. But then some days, I'm caught up on orders by 7.30 am and have a plan of action for the day, reels are made, photos are taken and I feel yes.. I can do this!!
While developing and creating this little business I have learnt so much about myself as a person. I look and think way to much into things, I see a little comment or post and think is that aimed at me, somebody doesn't like one of my posts or reacts to my story and I take it to heart. I shouldn't not everyone will love what I do and some people are just horrible and jealous! I sometimes try to run before I can walk, my brain works over time and is always thinking of new ideas and products before I have finished my previous task. I've learnt if i want something, I work my backside off to get it! I've learnt to be proud of myself and what I have achieved and to show my face behind my brand. I'm Proud to wear my items and why should't I shout it from the roof tops because I have worked bloody hard and created a brand I believe in and love!
So Today I asked myself where do I see myself in 10 months time. I will of been open for my second Christmas, I will of hopefully been successful in getting a stand at my dream show and have an a few more shows lined up for 2022. I will also have a 4 year old who will nearly be at school, and a 18 month old who will be keeping me very busy, but the one thing I hope is that I am still creating items that you all love and will continue to support me with.
So I feel I have rambled on enough. Have you enjoyed my ramble, I don't know, but I have enjoyed reflecting on whats happened and what I hope for the future! But my final note is Thank you to each and every one of you who has helped and supported me so far, because at the end of the day, if it wasn't for you lovely lot placing orders the dream wouldn't be a reality!
xx