Hi everyone;

It’s been quite the August: I have gone through many hectic situations that have interfered with both my work and personal life, up to – and including – the destruction of my website DynamicoDesigns.com.

As of August 2, I started a road-trip to visit my mom in WA. Along the way, I intended to meet friends and family of whom I have not seen in a long, long time. In addition, I have gone through – quite possibly – the worst month in my life.

I had my laptop bag stolen and all the contents inside: my laptop (for both work and play), my external drives (about 12 externals, including two back-up drives), my DSLR camera, various important personal documents, and a host of other miscellaneous things that pretty much make my ‘world go around’. I’ve got my work-tools stolen from me in one fail swoop.

You’re wondering about the title of the blog right? My belongings had some of my most important and sensitive info contained in them: none of which were obvious to the average user, but – for my lack of speedy responsiveness and initial shock – I had my website destroyed: I’m assuming someone found my information to access it and ‘had their fun’.

In addition, I’m now having to focus on this issue to obtain my items back in addition to finding time to spend with mom and her chronic illness (late-stage ovarian cancer).

In all honesty, I did fell as though some ‘higher power’ was trying to tell me something. Tell me that something or someone doesn’t belong here. It’s almost too much to bear to know that one of the women you admire most in your life is about to pass, and simultaneously, having your entire life’s work/business and personal files, photos, documents, etc. of the last eight years taken from you for callous purposes – I’m certain for greed and drugs. My career is starting over because all that information is gone, and I feel overwhelmed with all this going on.

I had great friends whom allowed me to use one of their older laptops, but it was difficult to work with for lack of my tools (Creative Suite, online tools, etc.), but – long story short – I was able to get my laptop back (missing some very important tools and info though): I’m back in the game, but going at dial-up speed.

I’ve lost a lot of things this year, and will ultimately lose the most important one very shortly: I’m not sure why this stuff happens, especially when my intentions are just and I work long, hard and smart on everything I attempt (just ask my clients and partner). I’m certain my rage will subside and my questions will get answered in one way or another about why this is all happening, but until then my priorities are #1 – Spending time with mom and supporting my family: we all need one another more than ever, and #2 – Working hard to catch up to the three weeks of work I’ve lost for myself and my clients.

I’m not ashamed nor feel I have to cover this situation up: I was robbed, and I’ve let all my clients know – being honest and truthful is most important to me in all I do. They understood. Their support during this difficult time is admired and noted. I’m working long hours to catch up to the lost time – I know that even though most of my tools are permanently gone, I have all the experience and knowledge of my profession that – I’d like to believe – rivals most.

Thanks again for everyone’s positive energy and help in all ways. I appreciate it very much!

PS: I’m not a fan of ‘pre-made templates’ you can find easily online (as most people whom call themselves ‘website developers’ will often do when they don’t know the intricacies of the profession), but since my backups were some of those things that were stolen and I have not had the time or desire to update my database to an earlier saving point (clients come first), I’m using a pre-made template (gagging right now), so please FORGIVE ME! : )