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The Newswire vs. Bernina ; and Kafka vs. Logic

Posted on by Amanda Jackson

    For months I have made 24 hours a day into 36. Between a new baby, a budding business and working 9pm-7am at the Newswire, I have barely been able to formulate a complete thought lately. Something had to give and I don’t think Auggie has any plans to move out a get a job anytime soon, nor is Mimi Green going to be shelved. But I really like the people I work with at the Wire too and I like the security it gives me. I have shed a lot of tears trying to make a good decision.


But then a week and a half ago I am sitting there and out of the blue a Kafka quote appears in front of me. He says, “Follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” 


    Now I wouldn’t say that I am obsessed with Mimi Green (although my family might tell you otherwise) but this company is my most intense passion. I love every part of it from choosing materials to work with, to the design, to working with all the fabulous people I have met in this journey. There hasn’t been a part of this where I have wished that I was somewhere else. This feels like home to me and I finally had to admit that to myself. 

    

     So, as risky as it is, I decided to leave the Newswire. Tuesday, July 15th will be the final day that I am wide-awake while the rest of the world is soundly sleeping.  I am following my obsessions mercilessly, a little feverishly, and with much excitement.


 


    The upside is that Mimi will get great attention, I will actually get to spend time with my kids and husband, and I will have time again for leisurely activities like yoga and hiking.


    The downside is that I won’t spend 10 hours a day laughing with some of the wittiest people I have ever met, but I figure when I am up working long nights in the studio I will give them a call to remind them about things like the invisible manatee.


   


    I have to say that leaving this job feels like breaking up with a boyfriend. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve yelled, and I’ve lost a lot of sleep. But all in all I feel super satisfied with my decision.


 


    Next week I will be waking up as the sun rises, making my espresso drink, and starting my day here, in my new and improved studio space: 


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    It is like an absolute dream come true. I am so sad to put an end to one part of my life, but I can’t wait to see what all of this new part brings. Just me, my trusty bernina, my pug, my two crazy boys, Mimi Green and a wing & a prayer…hehe.

 

    Kafka began the for mentioned quote with this “Don’t bend. Don’t water it down. Don’t try ot make it logical. Don’t edit your own soul according to fashion…”  This is going to be the mantra that I begin everyday from now on with. Everyday will be an adventure and I hope all of you who are reading this will be back again to see how it all unfolds!

Amanda Jackson

One thought on “The Newswire vs. Bernina ; and Kafka vs. Logic”

  1. Christina White says:

    I LOVE that Kafka quote! I’m glad you’re pursuing your passion, and all of us here at the wire wish you the best of luck with your new adventures (not that you need it!). 🙂

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