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Dec 13

Reflections from Newtown

  • December 13, 2013
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Tragic national events lend way to personal accounts. Below is my story.

December 14, 2012, I was at work when a news alert appeared on my phone about what was happening at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. All the alert said was that there was a shooting but it was so early no one knew the extent of what was unfolding. My parents are both originally from Connecticut so it is like my second home. Newtown has always been the exit we took from 84 heading towards my Grandparents house.

Approaching the flagpole in the middle of town was always like Connecticut saying “welcome home” to me. If you’ve ever been in the area the flagpole is of such a grand scale it makes such a strong visual impact as you approach it. It almost appears to grow out of the ground the closer you get.

Nine short days after the indescribable tragedy I drove through Newtown once again.* This time there was no happy feelings. Even though I wasn’t connected to anyone at the school personally, I lost a piece of me that day, as did all of the country. I debated taking a different route but I wanted to be there. I wanted to show my support for the community and grieve alongside.

The amount of people in the area was tremendous. I left a card, said a prayer and spent a few moments in silence. Not only was this the special place that connected me to my Grandparents, the tragedy occurred on my Papoo’s birthday.

As I look reflect with a deeper understanding of how despicable the events of that day were I choose to focus on what love truly means. Love comes in many forms and goes beyond blood and boundaries.

*White writing this I received notification that there was yet another school shooting 10 miles from Columbine. I am speechless with how these events keep occurring and what the world is coming to.

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As a small business owner, wife and Mom of a 7 mon As a small business owner, wife and Mom of a 7 month old (and two dogs) it is hard to imagine losing an hour of my day when it feels like there are already not enough hours in the day!​​​​​​​​
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A daily practice of gratitude helps keep me grounded 🪴​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
Moms - how do you deal with your children's schedule when we change the clocks?​​​​​​​​

Please share ur tips! 🙏🏻
​​​​​​​​
Is Daylight Savings stressing you out?​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
#mompreneur #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessdesign #smallbusinessgraphicdesigner #daylightsavingstime #daylightsavings #daylightsavingstips #womeninbiz #womeninbusiness #momboss #brandstrategist #brandstrategy #businessdesign #workingmom #designforbusiness #womeninbusiness ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
#smallbusinesswebdesigner #smallbusinessdesigner #smallbusinessgraphicdesign #momtips #brandingstudio #brandingspecialist #supportsmallbusiness #graphicdesigner #roc #585 #rocgirlgang #rocgirlbosses #jordannerissa
Designing a brand is an intentional process. Every Designing a brand is an intentional process. Everything from font selection to the color palette serves a purpose in communicating what you do, who you serve and what makes your business different. ​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
By defining your brand it serves as a guiding force in other business decisions. In this case it helped Susan and I make photo selections for her website that visually communicate ​​​​​​​​
what working with her can do for a potential client. ✍🏼​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
Bringing your brand to life is what the process is all about and makes it so meaningful for me to help my clients! ​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
What can branding do for your business? ✨​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
🖥️​​​​​​​​ @susan.clark.design ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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#interiordesignbrand #interiordesignbranding #interiordesignwebsite #interiordesignlogo #interiordesignerlogo #logo #logodesign #brandingprocess #interiordesignerwebsite #designforbusiness #branddevelopment #supportsmallbusiness #branddesigner #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #branddesign #fempreneur #freelancedesign #design #designinspiration #womeningraphicdesign #branding #brandstrategy #womensupportingwomen #logodesigner #roc #rocgirlgang #rocgirlbosses #susanclarkdesign #jordannerissa
My Valentines 💚 @jessicacruzphotos @apollo_an My Valentines 💚

@jessicacruzphotos 
@apollo_and_fira 
#valentinesday #valentines #myvalentines #family #stpetebeach #stpetebeachfl
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💚 #valentinesday #hap Happy Valentine’s Day! 💚

#valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #valentine
My other home 🌊☀️ #letsgotothebeachbeach # My other home 🌊☀️

#letsgotothebeachbeach #stpetebeach #florida #floridalife #saltlife #designerinparadise #designerlife
Happy Birthday to the most caring, selfless and fu Happy Birthday to the most caring, selfless and fun husband and father! 

There is no place we would rather celebrate with you than St. Pete Beach! ☀️ 

We hope you have the best day! 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏼👶🏼🐾
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