with my kids Annemarth and Mauk (26 december 2011)
For the last few weeks I have been quiet on all fronts: Blog, Facebook, Twitter...... Mid December I just crashed. Exhausted, in bed with the worst flue in years. My body forced me to take a rest, but my mind kept wandering, especially about all the things that have happened last year and how to go forward.
2011 has been a year of enormous growth. We did our first trade shows in Highpoint, New York and Paris, added more product ranges and designs, received great media coverage. I met inspiring people, including Jonathan Adler and Maxwell Gillingham. More designers and retailers support the brand Mariska Meijers Amsterdam and last but not least the social media support has been fantastic. But in between successes I had many doubts and insecurities as well. Am I good enough, can I keep up with the pace...... I have had days that I felt I was all over the place, losing focus. I just so much admire colleagues who just seem to manage everything effortlessly. I could make a long list of do's and don'ts for 2012.....I could but I won't.....
What I envisage for the New Year is that I will continue to believe in myself. I will continue to do my best every day to the best of MY ability, whether it is being a mother, (girl) friend, daugther, sister, artist, designer, marketeer, employer.... I will not worry (too much) about what others say about me. I will continue to trust my heart and gut feeling and be grateful for all the support and positive feedback I receive. I will continue to embrace life with all its ups and downs and be happy with the choices I have made.
Thank you for your support and patience and I wish you all a wonderful 2012, making time to chase your OWN
dreams!
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Darling this is my favourite New Years message by far!
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling of creative chaos and lack of direction so well. It comes now and then for all and anyone who chooses to live with heart and soul, rather than by controlled rationale only.
You are a brave, strong, and wonderful woman Mariska and Iadmire you so much.
Your tremendous journey is an inspiration to me and so many others!
I wish you continuous growth (I don't doubt it) in all that you do and all that you are!
May 2012 be fantastic in every sense for you and yours!
All my love, sisterly hugs and kisses, and a Happy 2012!!
xx Charlotta
prachtig geschreven deze afsluiting van een super jaar... en op de foto het belangrijkste, wat een leukerds ;)
ReplyDeleteGoed nieuw jaar Mariska
x desiree
Listen to yourself and enjoy those beautiful children as you have done to date and the 2012 will be the best yet! I adore your story and how it is unfolding!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better and what lovely thoughts...your story is an inspiration! Best wishes for a very happy and prosperous 2012!! ;-))
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