Hopefully this is the last post (at least for a few months) where I find myself wanting to open it by saying, “What a whirlwind!” “My head is spinning!” or “What the hell just happened?!”
As a lot of you know I’ve been in the process of closing off one chapter of my life to start a new one. They say that divorce and moving are among the top 5 stresses in life and I decided to tackle them at the same time. And not just a simple down the street move.. an 1800 mile move to my home state of Iowa that took two car trips. My bum is about as flat as a pancake from the 60+ hours I’ve spent in a car the last two weeks and my forehead looks like an etched road map of all my stress. Botox party, anyone?
Today I go and pick up the keys to my new place which I’m excited and nervous about. It comes with 2 acres that I’ll be tending to and it’s my first time renting a house and not some teeny tiny apartment. It’s also been about 6 years since I’ve lived alone and I’ll be out in the country, adding another factor of isolation. I’m sure I’ll be hypersensitive to every new creak and groan of the house and of course the new season of American Horror Story will not be helping my paranoia any, but I’m ready for this. I tend to work best when I’m alone and my creative side thrives on it.
I’m really looking forward to finally getting settled and being able to shift my focus back to what I love: THIS BLOG! Fall is my favorite cooking and crafting season, so I’ll be working on a ton of new projects to share with you.
Stay tuned for a brand new recipe tomorrow!
Janice says
. Country living is the best and I know your will flourish! I look forward to your future posts about this new phase of your life. Prayers for many blessings of love and happiness.
Sasha says
Thank you Janice! That’s very kind of you!
Kat says
I have been following your Instagram account for a while and noticed your move pics. I did the same thing almost 2 years ago. I decided to get divorced after being with my ex for 10 years. I picked a state I had never lived in to apply for jobs, and got the first one I applied for. I decided to go for it anyway, even though I knew no one and my nearest family is 4 hours away. I wasnt looking for love, but found someone in all his imperfections, who is my match in every way that matters. We just moved in together, and life is better than I could have anticipated.
My only words of ‘wisdom’: Just keep moving forward and doing things that make you fulfilled and happy. Life is too short to settle for mediocre or unhappy. Good luck!
Sasha says
Wow Kat! Thank you so much for sharing your story. It’s always scary relocating somewhere that you barely know a soul because you know if things hit the fan, it’s on YOU to fix it and make things work. I’m so happy to hear that everything worked out for you and that you have found love and a good partner in that big jump. Sometimes the unknown is worth the risk. Thank you so much for your advice and well wishes!
James Freeman says
Love this pic of you. Evokes so much emotion.
I dig B&W too
Sasha says
Thanks James! I’m always a sucker for black and white. I typically never take photos when I’m going through rough times, but I think it’s important to document every stage.. good or bad.
James says
Someone once said if you take a picture of a person in color you capture their clothes, but in B&W you capture their soul. Of course, most of clients want color, but there are some that just scream to me to be B&W, and I must oblige.
Erin says
Sasha-
I’ve followed your blog for years. I’ve even had the pleasure of sharing a few emails with you about my admiration for your work and your advice on visiting Portland.
So here is a virtual hug to welcome you to the sisterhood of divorcees. Without question, the breaking of a marriage, of a dream, of an ideal, of hope, of plans, of promises, of a family is without question one of the most difficult transitions to go through. I remember shortly after a particularly dark day when I had convinced myself that I would never think a pink and tangerine sky was pretty…ever again…because I was too sad to think that I could ever get out of the hole I was in…I saw something different. I remember walking through the parking lot to go to work to falsify my way through another day by pretending that everything was not as it was and I told myself…NEVER forget this for as long as you live….NEVER forget that you NEVER know what other people are carrying. And then I knew that I was going to get through. I would see pretty things again. Because other people are carrying pain, too. So bless you for carrying your pain, and continuing to grasp and follow your passion. I promise you that there is the other side. It does take time. And lots of it But I promise there is the other side. Stay strong. Stay true. Stay fascinating. Stay you. Peace…
Sasha says
Erin, your words are moving and I am so appreciative of you for sharing. I’m so happy to hear that you found your way to happiness again and at the end of the day, that’s all that matters. I think it’s mostly just getting over that initial sting of realizing a particular future you imagined is no longer going to happen. I’ve made that peace and have now moved onto building a future that is fulfilled in every way. There’s still tough days, but I’m trying to roll with them and move forward. Thank you again! <3