You know when you're driving through a mall parking lot that's day-after-Thanksgiving crowded, and there's nothing, nothing, nothing, then all of a sudden, there's a front-row parking spot right next to the entrance? I always call that rock star parking. All of my friends tease me about it, but they've picked it up, too. So now we have rock star parking, a rock star spot in line, rock star purchase...you get the idea.

When I was first hired here at BeadStyle a little over a year ago, and told my friends about my new job, a new phrase was coined: rock star job.

And I have some pretty rock star coworkers, too. Not only are Cathy, Naomi, Jane, and Stacy brilliant, funny, dedicated, professional, enthusiastic (I could go on but I will stop for the sake of time) women, they took me under their collective wing and taught me how to make beautiful jewelry. (And they can teach all of you, too! Have you seen Naomi and Jane's awesome Jewelry Classes on Demand videos?)

I've been fortunate enough to make cool jewelry and wonderful memories in my time here at BeadStyle. So it is with very mixed emotions that I am leaving my rock star job for a new position in the communications office at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Today is my last day at BeadStyle. While I am very excited about my new job, I am sad to leave my happy place in the wonderful world of magazines and jewelry. Thankfully, I will be able to keep constant tabs on BeadStyle with the help of this blog and, of course, the magazine. Plus, Naomi and I can't stop now on our Locks of Love journey! So you'll still be seeing photos of me and my ever-growing hair. Lucky you ;)