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It’s NOT fine

12 Friday Jun 2020

Posted by melissaoconnor in life

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acceptance, begrateful, behappy, bepositive, change, evolve, happiness, hope, kindness, liveyourtruth, love, moveforward, unity

This year has been eye opening for me. It started off bad, took a turn for the worse, and now I’m left with disheartening views and such a bitter feeling toward this country and the people living in it. It’s unfortunate but everything happens for a reason.
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I usually speak my mind no matter what. Always. But lately I’ve been taking a step back a bit to observe what’s going on around me. Seeing with my own eyes how people are treating others and how they use words to sadly show their true colors. The lack of understanding and empathy out there is pretty sad. And I don’t want any part of it.
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I tell myself, this is NOT okay. This is NOT fine. So I tune it out because I can’t have that crap in my life. I know I cannot change the world. But I can create how I want my life to be by living MY truth. And in doing that I release positive energy into the world around me. That is how you birth change.
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My happiness allows more love and kindness to bloom around me. And isn’t that what we need most? Personally, I am so over a lot of shit going on in the world. But all I can do is move forward because life doesn’t just stop. We can pause for a bit to rest… but we must get back up. Nothing changes if you stand still too long. And change is essential.
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Image reposted from @liveinthedetails

The Goodness in You

03 Tuesday Mar 2020

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begrateful, behappy, bekind, bepositive, bethegood, change, givehugs, helpingothers, life, love, makeachange, notmeus, spreadkindness, unite smile

Stretching ourselves too thin because we want to do so much will only drain the life out of us. But lending a hand here and there will truly make a difference. By starting at home and in our communities we spread the message of joy and hope within the world around us. Helping others and being positive can only make our days brighter. And as more people do their part change happens in the most beautiful way. We all must remember we are connected. The goodness in you will bring out the greatness in others. And when it comes to love and kindness, a little goes a long way.
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Reposted by @radicalawakenings

Changes are Coming

30 Thursday Aug 2018

Posted by melissaoconnor in Uncategorized

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change, changeiscoming, design, freelancer, gettowork, girlboss, graphicdesigner, growth, lifequote, momboss, mycreativebiz, mystory, richardbranson

I am feeling a shift in my business and it’s pretty awesome. Lately, I’ve been very busy with projects, booking up weeks ahead, and I can’t say enough how grateful I am to do what I love. There has been many changes throughout the years as my business has grown and now there will be more.
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In the next few weeks I plan to update my website, feature more design packages, refresh the shop, and start a new stationery series. And since my son will be starting preschool on the 10th, my schedule will allow me more time to work as well.
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I feel like a door is opening and my story is evolving. Looking forward to the changes coming my way and excited to share them all with you soon.

Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014

31 Tuesday Dec 2013

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babies, baroness, celebrate, change, christmas, family, gray star design, love, memories, music, new years, silversun pickups

So 2013 has come to an end. I’m sure it has been a memorable year for everyone, whether it was tough to get through or really great, time has given us all things to look back on. For me, it has certainly been one full of many gifts, surprises, and wonderful moments. I am so thankful for the people I have in my life and the beautiful space I can call home. Having such a comforting and inspiring environment to wake up to everyday is an amazing thing to have. My husband, Dan and I worked so hard to create it, we can truly call it ours.

I am also grateful for Gray Star Design becoming the little business it is today. A year ago I took a dive into the event field and chose another path for my work, and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks to all my past clients who chose my designs and all my future clients I will someday meet, if it wasn’t for you Gray Star Design wouldn’t be as much of a success as it is. I truly love what I do. My life feels more complete now that I have the business and I wouldn’t change that for the world.

There will be lots of changes to the blog coming soon. I have decided to end my Inspiration Photo Friday series and focus more on various palettes that will inspire all aspects of design and events. My Sound in Color series will continue, but will be slightly edited, and I will start posting a lot more. It has been a busy year for me and sadly the blog has taken a backseat. But I promise to show it a lot more love in the coming year.

And it wouldn’t be a 2013 to remember without these events and milestones:
– my Mom moving back to New York
– Dan’s band Thracian getting signed to Monolithic Records
– my cousin Diana becoming pregnant with her first child, and its a girl!
– celebrating our first wedding anniversary in Massachusetts
– working my first craft fair as Gray Star Design
– our kitchen and half bath renovation
– the arrival of my brother in law’s daughter, Everleigh Rose
– saw Baroness live and had a meet and greet with the band
– saw Silversun Pickups live, I love them!
– celebrated 5 years with my husband
– finally met my friends daughter Anastasia and celebrated her 1st birthday
– our fall trip to Pennsylvania and visit to Pennhurst Asylum
– visiting Benner’s Farm with my best friend Meg and her daughter, Leona
– my friend Lizzy becoming pregnant with her second child, and its a boy!
– my cousin Diana’s baby shower
– my dog Olive turning 6 years old
– our master bath renovation
– my friend John and his wife Dena having their son, Soren Robert
– putting up our first big xmas tree in the house and hosting xmas eve for the first time
– my husband’s cousin Nicole becoming pregnant with her second child
– my friend Sunny getting engaged
– my cousin Diana and her husband becoming parents to their little girl, Scarlett Wynn

So many blessings and things to be happy about, how can I say anything other that 2013 being a great year. As for 2014, I can promise lots of change for Dan and I. Besides our finances, our marriage will only get stronger as we prepare for a family. I look forward to all the good things that will come our way as well as any hardships we must tackle. Bring it on!

I wish you all a happy and safe new year! Until next time…

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