In the loop

One year ago, many things in my life were different. First, I was working 9 to 5, commuting to Frederick, MD to a job I really liked. My home office was very tidy and served more as a hip sanctuary, where the occasional freelance project would pass. My free time was consumed with the idea of starting and running an informative and beautiful magazine for Adams County, the only place my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and I have called home.

Now, my 9 to 5 job that I really liked has turned into a 7:15 a.m. to 9 or 10 p.m.—or sometimes later—livelihood that I love. My office, now cluttered with anything and everything Celebrate Gettysburg, is still a sanctuary, but at times can resemble more of an asylum. Lastly, my free time…what free time?!

We have met so many interesting and wonderful people in the community this first year who also share with me very similar “befores” and “afters,” whether it’s the many business owners who work long hours building their dream or our own talented contributors who choose to pursue a creative outlet through our pages.

We all have a passion and desire to do what we love and what is fulfilling, no matter how much work—or in some cases mess—that’s involved.

Whether Gettysburg is your hometown or your vacation destination, I hope that you enjoy an insiders view into what this great town has to offer!

I will do my best to keep you in loop, with all things Gettysburg.