Last night while Rhonda was photographing my pieces and my friend and colleague, Christina, was assisting, I was in my home thinking of how fortunate I am. My story contains twists and turns like everyone elses with successes and disappointments thrown in for a healthy balance. hahaha! Nearly two years ago I was, like many people are today, unemployed. I had not been unemployed since I was sixteen years old and working summers and after school. Some of those days looked so dark that I often stayed in bed for hours after searching online and making contacts and beatin' the street for jobs. It was dismal.

Now, nearly two years later, I am working a wonderful job with wonderful people and I love to get up every morning and head to my office. I am lucky enough to have a job where hard work, integrity and simple kindness are important.

My friends and family have been supportive throughout the struggles and the successes and are watching me climb gently out on that limb as I introduce my jewelry concepts. It is my hope that my good fortune will show through my jewelry and bring others those moments of peace of happiness that we all deserve.

And to all of those people that are unemployed or underemployed, my heart goes out to you and know that you are not alone. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. All the best!