I actually can’t believe that I’m sitting down to write this blog post FOR REAL and honestly don’t even know where to start. So let’s get right to it…
I’M OFFICIALLY A FULL TIME BLOGGER!!!
As you can see from my excitement level + tee in the photos, DREAMS DO COME TRUE! I couldn’t be more excited for this new chapter in my life as I transition from being a full time 2nd grade teacher to a full time blogger! It’s a HUGE leap that’s part exciting, part scary, but mostly a decision that makes my heart happy and makes me feel so grateful and proud for all the hard work I’ve accomplished to get to where I am!
Now let’s back up a little so you can understand where I’m coming from and where I plan on heading…
I started my blog exactly 4 years ago as a “summer hobby” to keep myself occupied while I wasn’t teaching. Momentum started to slowly pick up, and before I knew it, my hobby turned into a very busy side hustle. For the past 4 years, I’ve been working 40+ hours in the classroom as well as 40+ hours on the blog every…single…week. There’s been some stressful and challenging lows trying to balance it all, but also some amazing highs and rewarding opportunities to travel all over the country with amazing brands and even be featured in June’s issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine! Sometime’s it’s crazy to think how far I’ve come when I realize that I CREATED THIS!
So how did I know I was ready to transition into being a full time blogger? Of course there are lots of personal factors that went into this huge life decision, but I knew I was ready! I’ve known it for awhile (even over a year), but taking that huge leap can sometimes be scary, especially when you are the sole provider, knowing that everything depends on YOU. After years of saving, putting in years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance to my blog, I decided it was time to go ALL IN (by the way- as I’m typing this I’m tearing up and feeling super giddy all at the same time)! There’s so much potential in the social media industry right now, so much room for growth, so many opportunities, and it’s something that really drives the creative side of me! Don’t get me wrong- I LOVE teaching, loved every one of my 2nd graders, and being in the classroom for over 5 years was so rewarding, and maybe I’ll go back someday… but it felt like there was a piece of motivation and drive to succeed that I needed to fulfill outside of those four walls.
And so here I am starting a new chapter in life, working for myself, being an entrepreneur, photographer, model, writer, friend to many, negotiator, personal shopper, accountant, fitness guru, and so much more all wrapped into one role titled: BLOGGER.
I’ve never felt more confident and excited all at the same time! Being able to take on a role that I can be FULLY 100% dedicated to, and not spread so thin, feels freeing and like a weight lifting off my shoulders. It’s rewarding yet the unknown awaits but I’m taking it in with welcoming arms spread wide open. Thank you for coming along on this journey with me 🙂
NOW…you may be thinking: what does this mean for Torey’s Treasures?! Moving forward I’ll be covering the same exact content but more in depth- more fashion, more fitness and health, more lifestyle, and YES, more travel! I’m absolutely stoked to be able to dive deeper into each category and even more pumped to be more present on instagram, interacting, posting more frequently, sharing more on stories, and just being more involved in connecting with my audience- YOU!
So thank YOU, from the bottom of my heart, for being in this little corner of the internet and on instagram with me. If you’ve been here from the start, you are a GEM, and if you’re a new follower, a warm welcome- I’m SO glad you’re here! The support truly means the world and more to me! I will always respond to every email, every instagram message, and every comment because knowing that I have a team of people in my corner inspires me and drives me to work even harder!
LET’S DO THIS!!!!! 🙂
XO