When it Rains it Pours :: An Update

Date
May, 16, 2014

Well friends, it’s been a rough week here in the Bertolini house. On Friday I got laid off. Over the weekend, the hubs’ baseball team lost in their District Championship game; one game away from going to the World Series. And on Tuesday, I came home to find a dead laptop. Talk about some crappy things happening, huh? But ya know what? It could always be worse. In the grand scheme of things, it’s just a job, a game and a broken computer. All things you’re allowed to be upset about, but not let them drag you down. Clearly this is just God telling me I should be a full-time blogger, right!? 🙂 I’m a big believer in everything happening for a reason and I have no doubt there are great things in our future.

So what does any recently unemployed person do? Buy a brand new iMac of course! All those times my parents reminded me I should be saving my money when I got my first job out of college paid off. Mom & Dad always know best. I have a bit of a makeshift space set up right now, but I can’t wait to find the perfect desk to repurpose for my new baby. As a graphic designer, I find it much easier to work on a desktop than a laptop, and it’s definitely going to be better platform for blogging too.

I’d like to apologize for being a bit off the radar this past week but now that I have all the free time in the world, you can expect lots of brepurposing coming your way. I’ve already been approached about a really exciting opportunity that I hope I can share with you soon! In lieu of the usual Friday’s Fab Freebie, I’m just going to share with you a quote that really resonates with me right now.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

brepurposed

20 Comments

  1. Reply

    wstreetstory

    May 23, 2014

    Love the positive spirit despite the week you had. I am glad I found your blog over at Better After and I look forward to many more “brepurposed” posts!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      May 23, 2014

      It was a rough week for sure but things are going great! I’m so glad you found my blog and I’m excited to have you along for the journey! 🙂

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    Lauren @ The Thinking Closet

    May 21, 2014

    Wow, what a whirlwind! And you have such a great attitude and perspective, Bre! I’m excited for the new opportunities that await you…especially right here at “brepurposed!” Sending a hug!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      May 22, 2014

      Thank you Lauren! I appreciate the support! Clearly I was meant to be a full time “brepurposer” so that is exactly what I’m going to do 🙂

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    Nicole B.

    May 17, 2014

    When it rains it pours… one of my FAVORITE quotes of all time is “Behind the clouds, the sun is still shining” by Longfellow. Even if its raining, you know something good will come from it 🙂 Can’t wait to see the growth Brepurposed gets from having a little extra time to spend on blogging!!!

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      brepurposed

      May 18, 2014

      That’s what I’m hoping for Nicole! Thanks for the encouragement!

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    Christina

    May 16, 2014

    I’m so sorry about your week! You have such a great attitude, though, and I know great things are in store for you! 🙂

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      brepurposed

      May 18, 2014

      Thank so much, Christina!

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    Elizabeth

    May 16, 2014

    Reading your blog makes my day, Love you!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      May 18, 2014

      And getting comments from you makes mine! xo

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    Amy @ Homey Oh My!

    May 16, 2014

    I wholeheartedly believe as well that everything happens for a reason. I’ve come across so many people who found themselves in a similar situation and came out of it to find even better opportunities and situations than they were in before. I have no doubt in my mind this is just a little speed bump for you. You are destined for greatness no matter what, I can feel it!!!

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      brepurposed

      May 16, 2014

      You’re the sweetest! Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. I know this happens to people every day and the only thing you can do is make the best of it. I’m looking forward to a new journey, whatever it might be! xo

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    lindseyatdelightful

    May 16, 2014

    You have the perfect attitude, sending you lots of positive energy from NJ!!! Can’t wait to see how you utilize this time to create what I’m sure will be some beautiful things 🙂

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      May 16, 2014

      Aw thank you so much Lindsey! I truly appreciate the support. I’ve got lots of great projects in the works already 🙂

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    Kristi

    May 16, 2014

    There’s no doubt in my mind that SUCH amazing things are coming your way Bre!!! xoxo

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      brepurposed

      May 16, 2014

      Thanks for the encouragement girl! xo

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    Christopher J. Norris

    May 16, 2014

    Bre – it was totally a pleasure to work with you. You definitely have a creative eye and a passion for quality design. Whistled tunes and lunches outside were also enjoyable .

    I have this quote I love from Pastor Steven Furtick: “Maybe one day we’ll see that the greatest setbacks in our lives were actually the greatest setups to seeing God’s glory in places we didn’t even know to look.”

    Good luck with the next step! : )

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      brepurposed

      May 16, 2014

      Aw Toph you’re gonna make me cry! It was amazing to work with such a talented person like yourself and I’m going to miss that! No lunches outside allowed with anyone else 😉 haha jk.

      I came across a quote VERY similar to that one last night and I love it. Thank you for sharing.

      Miss you guys already!

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    Page Christensen

    May 16, 2014

    Love the positivity! When your positive in unfortunate or unexpected situations it shows you are one tough cookie!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      May 16, 2014

      Absolutely! No room for negativity 🙂

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