“Aprils have never meant much to me, autumns seem that season of beginning, spring.” ― Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Times are a-changing, my friends. The dog days of summer are waning and so are my months left as a twentysomething. This last stretch before the year’s end seemed like as good a time as any to take a huge leap of faith. Some Facebook and Instagram followers may have caught my allusion to the aforementioned change– a few even thought I was preparing to announce a pregnancy haha. Alas, I’m happy with the role of dogmother to my two crazy furbabies and have no immediate plans to add to the brood.
The big news is actually…
Tomorrow will be the final day at my current job. After three glorious years of working from home in my pajamas, I’ll be pulling the business casual basics out of storage and driving to an office again! This is the most bittersweet transition I’ve ever made in my life. I started crying when giving my two week’s notice, because I’ve been blessed to work for the kindest and inspiring bosses ever. They’ve become family, and leaving this job feels akin to going off to college and having to say goodbye to my parents.
I’m thrilled to be joining some of my favorite bloggers at rewardStyle as a Strategic Optimization Specialist! Cannot wait to take everything I’ve learned during my tenure at i5 and share it with my fellow fashion bloggers on a massive scale.
With this big lifestyle change, I thought it might be an ideal time to reevaluate my priorities. My work/life balance has been non-existent as of late. As much as I love photography, I basically spend every evening shooting until the sun goes down, and editing until I fall asleep at the computer. It’s unhealthy, and I fear may eventually lead to resentment of what used to bring so much joy.
I’m still booking blogger portrait sessions, but on a much more limited basis. I feel so blessed to have clients/friends who have been not only understanding of the decision, but my biggest supporters in pursuing this new job.
I am almost certain that my fashionable Dallas style bloggers and the gorgeous fall weather/dreamy natural light will eventually lure me out to shoot more than anticipated, but presently, I’m very happy to focus my energy on this dream job and enjoying some extra time without a heavy camera in hand!
Thank you all for your continued support and patience as I navigate this next chapter of my life/career. It’s going to be a beautiful autumn.
Jordan says
So incredibly excited for you as you embark on your new rS journey! Enjoy every single second, you’ve earned it!
Stephanie Drenka says
Thank you, Truly!!!!!! I can’t wait to catch up after my first week!! Hocus Pocus/Cheetos party!!
Brooke says
We’re so excited to have you!!!!
Xo
Brooke du jour
http://Www.brookedujour.com
Stephanie Drenka says
Yayyyy thanks so much, deskmate <3 Can't wait for Monday!
Denise says
Soooo excited for you. You already knew that but just wanted to let you know that I’m proud of you! I’m having my fair share of the burn out as well so I’m looking for my own version of change. I’m sure rS is a great work environment for you!
Stephanie Drenka says
Thank you, Denise!!! <3 Sighhhh the burnout... it feels like we've been doing this for so long now! lol. We're old in blogging years! We just need to go back to the days of hanging out at Grapevine Mills and shopping.
Chiara says
So proud of you girl. It’s been awhile since we have seen each other. You should totally come sing this Sunday if you can! I’m a regular now. Congrats on the success, it’s been fun to watch.
Lindsay & Whitney says
Congrats Stephanie! Whit and I both made big job changes just around 30 too. 😉 I think RS is going to be an amazing place to work! We hope you love the new adventure!
Congrats from OKC,
L&W
(p.s. we have grapevine mills shopping memories too 🙂