Hello again, friends! I know it’s been quite some time since I last wrote. It’s crazy to think it’s October already. This year has flown by in some ways, and has crawled past painfully in other ways. I feel that a lot of us are going through transition periods of our lives, especially with the world and pandemic being what they are.
For me, it’s been a year devoted to reflection, thoughtful changes, and reset. I’ve been going at the speed of a train for as long as I can remember. I don’t sit still very well–I always want to be learning and growing and taking on the next big challenge to achieve my goals and dreams. But being in quarantine earlier this spring became the perfect opportunity to really sit down and re-evaluate what I wanted out of my life. I knew I couldn’t keep up that speed forever, but being forced to stay home for seven weeks allowed me the space–both physical and mental–to determine what was next.
I closed my dance studio in April, and that was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done. I knew it was the right choice and the right time, but that knowledge didn’t make it any less challenging. I’ll post more on that at some point. Still, new dreams and plans emerged amongst the wrap-up of a former dream.
I started a podcast, Artfully Told, to share people’s stories about their meaningful encounters with art. What a joy it has been to interview people and hear their incredible stories! I finally built out this website, and started uploading original recipes after experimenting more with cooking and baking this year. I painted a bunch of whimsical art on canvas, which gave me an outlet to express myself in a different way.
What’s ahead at this point? I’m developing my coaching business, and am so excited to be launching in the near future. There are a few other things in the works, but I’ll wait to announce those until the time is right. 🙂
Until next time, my friends, wander well.