We got here how?

You wake up one day and realize this isn't what you really wanted, but you're doing it because it was what you thought was right. I recently did that, and with help from my husband and family I took the plunge. I decided I was going to go back to being in control of my life. Is it that simple? Yes and No. I am already happier, but I have a lot to figure out to make this work. I plan to share my struggles in this adventure, and to share my work. I am Amber Nation a graphic designer, artist, and sometimes I am a photographer.
I finished high school in an amazing way, straight to college for fine art, and found myself in love with graphic design so I turned around and went to college again. I graduated in 2011 with two associate degrees and some art related credentials. I was off and running in what I thought was the best plan ever. I had just recently married my long time other half and was working on getting custody of his precious girl. I had a job offer as a 'graphic designer' in my hometown. Life couldn't get much sweeter.
As it turns out sometimes a job isn't all that it says it will be. It wasn't really designing much, and it was a negative environment. As I found out I was pregnant with our first child I knew something needed to change. I thought I needed one of those office jobs, where I could be an all-star Mom too. An unfortunate turn of events and we lost our first born son. He made me learn a lot about life, and helped me realize what I really did want. So the office job didn't quite pan out. I needed art in my life, and only I could make that happen. I found out in my small town I wasn't going to find the perfect job down the street. I had to find it within myself.
So what do you do when you don't know what to do? You talk to those that love you. I found my family and friends telling me to just go for it. My husband said, please just find a way to be happy. So I did it. I filled out all the forms and met the accountant, to officially be a freelance graphic designer. I found myself a part-time job down the street, to make myself feel better if I didn't make any money yet, and to surround myself with those that love and support me. So far, it hasn't been all that bad. :)
I have several goals to accomplish, and I want them done today! Ok, I might not get them all done today, but I am hoping to share with you as I do them. In this blog I hope to share with you my own struggles and accomplishments as I start my own freelancing business. I plan to post about art related topics and news, show you some of my work, and much more.
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