What are you doing now, Amber?

It has been a hot minute since i've jumped on Wix and sat down to consider what has been going on in the world of Amber Michaela in order to illustrate a small, snippet sized insight, without boring you to death. I would also suggest 'without sounding overly deep', although I highly doubt much more could be deeper then divulging my Geneva hardship.

Introduction over, where to begin?

Money Making

The question I get asked the most at the moment is: 'what are you now then?'...Good question and to that I say 'I'm proactively networking, unfolding opportunities and seeking what I enjoy'. I have had so many ideas, route and paths I could go down but for one reason or another the majority of them I have either ruled out altogether or put on the back burner for the simple reason that I totally believe those particular plans are meant to be fulfilled in a different season of my life.

So, what am I left with?

1. Nannying! Shock horror! Surprisingly, Geneva didn't put me off! I'm looking after 4 beautiful, caring, full of life boys. 1 in 'A' family and 3 in 'B' family. The latter family I previously nannied. As soon as they heard of my return they were overjoyed and welcomed me back into their precious family like I never left! The feeling was utterly mutual and I could not have asked for a more loving and charismatic family to associate myself with. Likewise with 'A' family, a new connection but a wonderful family, they too, have embraced me with welcoming arms and I treasure the conversations I have with the boy in our hour long commute from school to home.

I have always found nannying rewarding as a person and the financial reward (which, in all honestly, I don't feel I deserve for the sheer enjoyment of the job). As much as it has a inadequate, trivial reputation no looks or comments I receive when telling people that is what I do for work will stop me working or have the privilege of working with these sensational boys.

2. Freelancing. Putting my £30,000 degree to good use and creative intellect in gear. You can have a little peak at my design portfolio here. I landed my first design gig last week, which was exciting and completely given me the design bug. Now time to get networking and a few more clients on the books.

3. Beauty Business. I can't say I have given this my complete attention, and for a fledgling business to succeed it takes nothing short of all of your being. Mind, body and strength. I have always said I want to own my own business, now is about time I pulled up my big girl pants and put some welly into this business. I'm half way there, I know what it takes, I simply need to put knowledge into action.

I have my fingers in a few pots but that is me! The thought of having a boss, telling me where I can or can not be, at any which time, being constrained by four walls is not the life for me and I will firmly stick to my guns on this one.

I certainly know what hard work looks like (i'm the girl that juggled 3 jobs on top of a degree, one of which included producing 15 videos for a national campaign) As long as i'm earning enough to be able to pay my way in this world, nothing will stop me from putting my middle finger up at the world and getting on with my own life, in my own little way. I refuse to let myself fall into 'the norm'. Life is too short to do something I have no desire for. Contradictory to this, when push comes to shove, if I need a stable, full salary, so be it, I yet again, will neatly curl my lashes and coat my lips in my favourite nude shade and put my best show forward to whomever thinks my skills are worthy to fulfil their position. Having conveyed my personal view and passion for work, you may find it amusing when I enlighten you of the fact I am in the final stages of a job I actually rather like the sound of and have wanted to do for many, many years! Content creation for a mega-church!

There you have it, the cat is out of the bag! That is the lowdown of what I am currently up to in my day to day working life!

At the end of the day, it's all s**ts and giggles. Money is money, but friends and family are the real deal.

Love Amber xxx