What I do…
I’m what you call multi-passionate.
Also known as a renaissance soul, scanner, and to the mis-informed; “scatter brained.” What seems like an inability to make a concrete decision, unable to settle down or is viewed as a disadvantage – is actually quite the opposite.
I am quite capable of making decisions – and another, and another if that suits me. [Translation: I’m willing to try anything and if I’m faced with a dead end, I always find another way.]
By no means am I flakey. I am able to settle down [Yep. Just ask my man of 16 years].
The thing is, I just refuse to settle for mediocre. Change lights me up. It’s all about the learning curve, making progress toward my goals and the people I meet along the way.
I write.
Since my first childhood journal, I’ve loved writing. Currently, I’m writing all over the place.
- Amber Robidoux – a personal blog where I reflect on life and finding balance with so many passions.
- Massage School – a resource for massage therapists, massage students, and massage educators.
- Massage & Business – a blog written for massage therapists and business owners.
- Akéne Therapeutics – a blog for my massage clients; both human and horse [owner] clients.
- In my own private journals – where I can fold pages, glue leaves, and paint the heck out of them.
I tend.
To my kids. To my husband. To my big, fluffy husky dogs. They are what keeps me going and keeps me balanced out.
I play sports.
Basically, any physical activity I can get involved in – I’m there.
- Soccer – Sweeper is where it’s at. The harder the game the better.
- Yoga – I might not be super flexible but I try.
- Softball – Third base is home for me. I’ll settle for any infield, though.
- Volleyball – Not fantastic but I do OK.
- Horseshoes – The big backyard kind. No girls’ rules here.
- Any other game or sport you can imagine.
I sing.
In the shower. In the car. Not very well but it’s good for stress relief. And it’s fun to annoy the kids.
I create.
Nothing makes me happier than getting my hands dirty. Building something from nothing or piecing things together [digitally or not] is like a work of art. Completing something gives me a great sense of accomplishment.
- I create content. I am the outreach coordinator and studio assistant for Beyond Genocide Centre for Prevention and 20th Century Illuminations.
- I create content – For private massage therapists and yoga studios, including Massage Business Blueprint. A super idea for massage therapists looking to become more active in their marketing endeavors.
- I create art and photography – From logos and photographs to paintings and crocheted items… Creativity and I go way back.
- I create websites [like this one] and organize the heck out of old ones.
- I create stuff from nothing – I make wire hangers into hooks to reach stuff behind the couch. I build forts with sheets and clothespins. I make peanut butter and fluff sandwiches. I create memories whenever possible.
I give massage.
I enjoy.
Joy comes in so many forms and we could be here all day if I tried to list everything that I enjoy so here’s a brief list:
- Looking at tiny houses and clever bookcases.
- Day dreaming about real estate and picture myself living there and wondering what life would be like.
- Watching funny or interesting videos on YouTube and Wimp – and sharing.
- Anything with a motor… snowmobiling, four-wheeling, jet skiing.
- I love the quiet of the woods. camping alone, frequent visits to the middle of no where and sitting by the ocean. [Yeah, see how impossible it is to find the ideal residential location?]
I help small businesses.
I help small businesses get their act together online. Whether it’s through reorganizing their website, working their social media or getting their marketing calendar set up. I thrive on the learning curve so if it’s something you need and I don’t have it listed here, ask anyway!