Miscellaneous

Flower arranging has been one of my many side hustles since 2002. After a move to a new town in 2000, I needed a job. I found a job at a local flower shop, thanks in part to my Purdue University degree. The owner was a Purdue grad and she took a chance on me. I convinced the owner’s son to give me a shot at arranging in my third week. I’ve been arranging flowers off and on since.

I worked at the flower shop in a part-time capacity for two years, then freelance for another two. After that, I did a wedding or two (or twenty) — here and there. Every now and again I get the opportunity to arrange flowers for work events. My floral arranging opportunities are now few and far between, but the skills are still there.