12/24/2024

Today, I start a new adventure- writing a blog!  I've no idea what possessed me to do this except I need things to do!  

When I retired after 35 years of teaching in 2013, I had no plans at all.  Fortunately, just a mere few weeks after I declared "No more" classroom, I was asked to chair a special World Languages project in my home state.  It was supposed to be for two or three years.  It led to a total of ten years with an online educational company.  I loved it.  

My online job ended last December, 2023.  However, I was taking care of my son's children and they kept me very, very busy.  It was challenging but I did not have time to think about what I would do with my time.

Then, May 25th, 2024, my life changed again.  I fell and totally dislocated my ankle and had  two fractures.  No more job, no more kids!  I spent all summer in a boot and struggled to get around.  I was not only in pain but I was also so bored and closed in that I could not stand it.

Thank goodness I had started Poshmark on a whim in January 2020.  I initially joined it for fun and to clean out my closets!  Then, it was a nice hobby that I used for a distraction.  I was not invested fully in it but did enjoy all aspects of creating a closet from thrifting to listing.  When I sold something, it was a thrill. 

 After my fall, Poshmark became much more important to me than a hobby.  I still like all aspects of maintaining a decent cloaet but would like to develop it into a small, reliable business.  I have no expectations. At the very least, I will not be as bored as I was sitting on the couch watching reruns all day. 

So, I decideed to write about my adventures, things I've learned, and maybe an occasional side trip into my past to remind myself of the blessings I do have and the joy I can find in this empty nest!

Why the title, "Posh Promise"?  I like the sound of it for one thing.  Actually, the company makes no guarantees for success as a small business but what it has provided for me is hope and a feeling of purpose.  

More shall be revealed.....