Walker just got a new lens for his camera and was trying it out over the weekend. I was especially excited because normally he won’t take pictures of me if I ask. But since he had a new toy he was trying all sorts of things and even at my request. Woo!
It’s been cool for a little while here and I’m really loving being able to wear all my knitted accessories. It was a rare day when I’d get to wear them in Austin. The weather here is much more suited to knitting also. I like that. I met up with an old friend of mine the other day and we had a little knitting party. Usually more chatting than knitting happens but it was pretty fun.
We also attended a little wine and cheese tasting at our favorite grocery story. Later that day I used the pears I got at the store to make prosciutto, blue cheese, pear, and arugula wraps. Walker thought they were…interesting but I liked them.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately, having many hours to myself each day leaves me a lot of time. I keep thinking that the big change I need to get used to is living in Seattle now. Of course that is a pretty big change for me and being that it’s the largest city I’ve ever lived in it’s taking some time to adjust. I think I’ve been a little hard on the city though because it certainly isn’t the only change in my life recently.
When I decided to move out to Seattle it was because Walker got a job out here and we were at that point in our relationship that I felt comfortable following him. To help with the transition I went home for the summer and had such a wonderful summer visiting with friends and family. Then in September I made the big move, and don’t mean moving to Seattle. I mean moving in with a boy. Ah! Right! It’s actually been pretty fun despite the usual annoyances. A sock here and there and everywhere. I think we’re both doing a pretty good job and making it work but despite that it’s a huge change and takes some time getting used to (the other day he said he wanted to put hooks everywhere,really?).
One of the biggest changes in my life is a pretty big deal and it is pretty exciting. What am I talking about? Right, when I left Texas and knew Seattle was in my future I figured what better time to see if I could turn my little side business into a full-time job. It had been on my mind but I couldn’t see any real reason to make the jump. I enjoyed my day job and was able to juggle the 2 quite well. It just seemed that everything was lining up for me to pursue my real dream full-time. I left Texas and spent the next 2 months basically on a summer vacation and working when I could instead of working and taking trips when I could. It was a bit anti-climactic.
When I finally did get to Seattle I think that’s when it really hit me. I left my day job to pursue my dream job and am now self employed and work from home. It’s super exciting but also scary and sometimes I feel unsure of my decisions and with all the other changes it’s easy to think this to often. My daily to-do lists have been helping keep me on task and I feel like I learn something new every day. But just as much as I get done I feel like there is that much and more yet to do. It can be weary at times but what’s great is I’m the one calling the shots and if I get overwhelmed I just take a break or the afternoon if I must. As I’ve heard from many other inspiring stay at home business owners it can be lonely and that’s about where I am now. Most days I’m busy enough but I have my days.
I have been really enjoying Gussy Sews-Handmade business in 31 days. It’s been a nice daily reminder that I’m not alone in this, some great tips, and just a little break from my day.
Last week a friend of Walker and mine came to visit! She also recently moved out West (San Francisco) from Texas so we’re all experiencing similar “adjustments”. I was trilled to have a visitor so soon.
We visited a few new spots as well as a few favorite places (Ballard farmer’s market). It was a lot of fun for me to take some time away from the apartment and my work to let loose a little. It was also nice having a female friend around to talk to. hehe.
Now I’m plotting when I’ll be able to go and visit her in San Francisco! I can’t wait!
