Welcome to Jenny Fish's World.
Welcome. First things first, I am a knitter who designs knitting patterns and until recently I made knitting videos for a yarn company's YouTube Channel. I loved my job and I loved sharing my knitting designs and experience with the online world. Then a little over a week ago I got the dreaded call. Basically, the content I was providing was no longer needed. It was a business decision, nothing that I was doing wrong.
I took a week to breathe. I was in shock, disoriented and lost. My husband Nate, who is my biggest fan and supporter, told me we will be okay. He assured me we had this and that with my knowledge and talent I could go out on my own and rule the world. Aren't superheroes the best? He is by the way, the best! Although I may not want to to rule the world. I do need to rule my personal world. So I went to work and came up with a plan or sorts. At least I think so...
Step 1: Make sure to do something productive every day.
I have decluttered the hearth room.
Helped my 9 year old son declutter his room.
I rearranged and deep cleaned the dinning room.
Signed my 6 year old daughter up for gymnastics.
I did the business taxes. Expenses and sales reports for the accountant are now officially done and turned in! Whoop Whoop! (My husband and I own a seasonal Fireworks Retail Business)
Totally updated and reviewed my resume (it's been 9 years). I have even sent it out to another yarn company.
I ordered a new laptop. Received it and sat through the monotonous process of installing antivirus software and entering all my logins.
Created a new Gmail account. Got rejected. Figured out how to appeal. Won appeal and now have a new email address that is more "on brand".
Tilled one raised bed and planted peas.
Did all the laundry in the house, I mean ALL the laundry.
Step 2: Make sure to do something for me everyday.
Knitted on a basic garter stitch pattern.
Played a ton of Animal Crossing New Horizon.
Listened to 3 audiobooks.
Had a couple of lunches with friends.
Today I decided to start a blog. So, I did. Maybe it's just for me, or maybe someone will find this entertaining, insightful or they are interested in what is going on in my life.
Step 3: Come out of my shell and connect with people.
I'm going to post on social media. Wish me luck!
