tea kettle

1.02.06

quintessential seattle weather is in full effect: dreary day, piddling rain, crisp breeze nestling underneath my breast. i've spent much of today cleaning, getting ready for the last six weeks of school to begin.

reflecting over these past several months, it seems like such an amazing journey; at times, i wondered if i'd be able to finish it, if i was skilled enough to be a massage therapist, if the demands of this type of career could be met by me with positivity and zeal. it was a struggle, but i finally found my voice, my fishing rod, my map. i've been working on a business plan as part of of a school project and i found out that i'd really love to go into business for myself. the ideas are all embryonic, but i'll give them time to grow; it would certainly afford me the freedom i'm interested in lacing through my life.

overall, i'm just really proud of myself for nearing to the completion of a grandiose goal; and it feels good to have a viable trade that is concrete, earthy and with an easily demonstrable value. i imagine i'll further develop my contract writing work in addition to massage and ideally balance the two; i'd also like to get into future education regarding ayurveda and nutrition.

kay and i have been thinking about moving from this city, but we're undecided as to which area we'll relocate at first. the bay area is interesting, albeit expensive, and we'd really like to be somewhere that we can afford to buy a house and start putting down some roots. seattle's housing market is too bloody expensive, and any time spent in the bay area would likely involve rental. california is a bitch of a licensing area, too, so that's a drawback; and i'd be interested in moving to a smaller/mid-sized city. we're thinking raleigh, nc, so we're going to go check it out within the next few months to see if it holds what we're seeking.

after school is finished, i've my exam to take and then i'll have a few months to wait until my license is legit. i really want to go travel during this time, if possible; it's kind of coming together that several people will be in europe at around that time of year, so....maybe it will all fall into place. it seems just a bit irresponsible, but i think i need to throw a little caution to the wind and let the chips fall where they like.

things are well; i'm in a wonderful explorative stage and i dig my life right now.