It is HOT!
In Seattle we broke an all time record this week, 104! This has been a great experience for me. At first I was very cranky at the heat but as the temperature started rising I decided to just embrace the heat. I realized that I have been in hotter situations so decided to take this opportunity to just enjoy my time off. It has been too hot to make candles so I have been visiting with friends, going places that I have always wanted to go but never had the time, I have been reading and writing in my journal and drinking loads of water. Once I decided to stop being annoyed by the heat and enjoy myself, the heat stopped bothering me.
So even though it has been a record breaking heat wave, I have managed to have fun and enjoy my mini vacation!
My plans to open the East Coast office of Odessa's Herbals has been delayed slightly. My candles orders are increasing and I am realizing that I need a little more time to prepare for the big adventure! It will happen it just looks like it will happen a little later than I originally thought.
Of course more candle orders is a great reason to delay the road trip so I can't complain.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
New energy
What felt like just a small idea with no answers has now turned into a the perfect idea where all the questions are being answered without any energy on my part. My move is quickly coming together and in a very easy manner.
This week I found out that I will have my first candle show at the end of October in Lenox, Massachusetts. I also just found out today that one of my largest customers is expanding into NYC this year. This is so great because I can deliver candles to the East Coast location along with delivering candles when I come home to Seattle every few months. I had been a little worried about the logistics of keeping my customers happy in Seattle while I expanded onto the East Coast. I have been watching all the little things coming together and this move feels very right!
I have started to plan my road trip out east. I am hoping to see friends I have not seen in years while enjoying across America. I will have my lovely dog with me so I am looking forward to stopping at all the small towns while letting Ahmi enjoy the various smells of this country. And then to get to NY right when the leaves start changing and I can pull out my Cashmere sweaters and start to prepare for the winter season.
I also can't wait to see all my friends that will be within a couple of hours to my new home. Friends from high school, college and beyond are all starting to come back and it feels so good to talk to everyone again. In fact one of my good friends who lived on the Isle of Iona in Scotland when I lived there just contacted me via Facebook! I can't wait to hear from her and find out what I missed out on 16 years later.
I have a new beginnings candle that I made when I first learned that I had the chance to move East. This candle has taken all the issues that I thought were holding me back and allowed them to clear up in a very positive way for me. I can't tell you how amazing this candle has been in cleaning up negative fears and replacing them with exciting opportunities. I highly recommend this candle and can tell you all about the wonderful new beginnings that are starting for me!
This week I found out that I will have my first candle show at the end of October in Lenox, Massachusetts. I also just found out today that one of my largest customers is expanding into NYC this year. This is so great because I can deliver candles to the East Coast location along with delivering candles when I come home to Seattle every few months. I had been a little worried about the logistics of keeping my customers happy in Seattle while I expanded onto the East Coast. I have been watching all the little things coming together and this move feels very right!
I have started to plan my road trip out east. I am hoping to see friends I have not seen in years while enjoying across America. I will have my lovely dog with me so I am looking forward to stopping at all the small towns while letting Ahmi enjoy the various smells of this country. And then to get to NY right when the leaves start changing and I can pull out my Cashmere sweaters and start to prepare for the winter season.
I also can't wait to see all my friends that will be within a couple of hours to my new home. Friends from high school, college and beyond are all starting to come back and it feels so good to talk to everyone again. In fact one of my good friends who lived on the Isle of Iona in Scotland when I lived there just contacted me via Facebook! I can't wait to hear from her and find out what I missed out on 16 years later.
I have a new beginnings candle that I made when I first learned that I had the chance to move East. This candle has taken all the issues that I thought were holding me back and allowed them to clear up in a very positive way for me. I can't tell you how amazing this candle has been in cleaning up negative fears and replacing them with exciting opportunities. I highly recommend this candle and can tell you all about the wonderful new beginnings that are starting for me!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
It's a small and wonderful world!
A few months ago when I was visiting the East Coast, my aunt and I went into a Borders books to find something to read. Whenever I travel I always bring at least three books but since I had just come off some of my heavy medications I under estimated how many books I would need while I vacation. Some vacations I come away with 10 books under my belt.
Anyways, I picked out a few books and saw this little gem as I started to walk out of the bookstore. I ended up buying it and LOVED it. Gumbo Tales by Sara Roahen. I noticed in the book that the author mentioned going to the same college that my sister went too. I forgot to mention it to my sister but ended up bringing the book over to her house one day to read. It turns out that the author and my sister are really good friends. My sister was so excited that I had bought the book and loved it. She had never mentioned this book to me ever so imagine how much it made me to smile knowing that my book purchase was so closely connected to my favorite person in the word. I am so happy I bought the book and now I can't wait to visit New Orleans! Maybe I can even get Sara to give me a little tour of her favorite things! Sometimes the world truly feels like a small place and there are so many connections out there to be found!
I have my craft show set up in the Berkshires for October 31st, 2009. I will provide more information as we get closer to the date. I can't wait for this show. It is going to take place in a giant mansion and will include some of the top crafts people in the Northeast. So it looks like I will arrive at my new apartment/ studio and go straight to work. I am not complaining at all. I love the idea of unpacking and starting my northeast adventure.
Also I wanted to give a heads up to all the Glassy Baby fans out there. There is a new location that is opening up this weekend in Bellevue, Washington. I must make it out to see the new shop before I leave town. I will still be making their candles so don't worry. I will be flying back to Seattle ever few months to complete their orders. It is going to be exciting to watch them grow!
Anyways, I picked out a few books and saw this little gem as I started to walk out of the bookstore. I ended up buying it and LOVED it. Gumbo Tales by Sara Roahen. I noticed in the book that the author mentioned going to the same college that my sister went too. I forgot to mention it to my sister but ended up bringing the book over to her house one day to read. It turns out that the author and my sister are really good friends. My sister was so excited that I had bought the book and loved it. She had never mentioned this book to me ever so imagine how much it made me to smile knowing that my book purchase was so closely connected to my favorite person in the word. I am so happy I bought the book and now I can't wait to visit New Orleans! Maybe I can even get Sara to give me a little tour of her favorite things! Sometimes the world truly feels like a small place and there are so many connections out there to be found!
I have my craft show set up in the Berkshires for October 31st, 2009. I will provide more information as we get closer to the date. I can't wait for this show. It is going to take place in a giant mansion and will include some of the top crafts people in the Northeast. So it looks like I will arrive at my new apartment/ studio and go straight to work. I am not complaining at all. I love the idea of unpacking and starting my northeast adventure.
Also I wanted to give a heads up to all the Glassy Baby fans out there. There is a new location that is opening up this weekend in Bellevue, Washington. I must make it out to see the new shop before I leave town. I will still be making their candles so don't worry. I will be flying back to Seattle ever few months to complete their orders. It is going to be exciting to watch them grow!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Starting to pack up!
This weekend I gave notice on my studio!
It was a hard thing for me to do. There is some fear with this decision and I almost deleted the email before sending it but then I realized that I needed to do this. I need to move for a little while. I need to shake my life up as the final part of my rehab as I continue to get better. So not only have I given notice on my studio and started to pack, I am also no longer on any of the medications I had to take over the last year for pain! After a year of being on heavy medication I am finally starting to feel like myself again. It feels so good to be back to my old self.
I had so many wonderful conversations with old friends this weekend and I actually took Saturday off to just hang with some girlfriends. It felt so relaxing to just be present with my friends and not worry about pain or being sick. I laughed, we walked, we listened to music really loud and I smiled. These are all things I have not been able to do in a long time. I have now told all my friends about my departure and I am starting to work on bringing my energy towards the goal of having a success move.
I will be making candles for the next month and then there will be a three week window when Odessa's Herbals will be closed as I relocate. Sometimes when I think about moving I can't believe that I am actually doing it. I have wanted a change for so long and now..... It is happening and it is a very positive and wonderful direction for me.
It was a hard thing for me to do. There is some fear with this decision and I almost deleted the email before sending it but then I realized that I needed to do this. I need to move for a little while. I need to shake my life up as the final part of my rehab as I continue to get better. So not only have I given notice on my studio and started to pack, I am also no longer on any of the medications I had to take over the last year for pain! After a year of being on heavy medication I am finally starting to feel like myself again. It feels so good to be back to my old self.
I had so many wonderful conversations with old friends this weekend and I actually took Saturday off to just hang with some girlfriends. It felt so relaxing to just be present with my friends and not worry about pain or being sick. I laughed, we walked, we listened to music really loud and I smiled. These are all things I have not been able to do in a long time. I have now told all my friends about my departure and I am starting to work on bringing my energy towards the goal of having a success move.
I will be making candles for the next month and then there will be a three week window when Odessa's Herbals will be closed as I relocate. Sometimes when I think about moving I can't believe that I am actually doing it. I have wanted a change for so long and now..... It is happening and it is a very positive and wonderful direction for me.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Change is coming.....
A very exciting opportunity has presented itself to me and I have decided to take the leap!
Last week I was in North Carolina for my family reunion at the beach. This year there was only 77 of us, which is a small number for us. The week consists of swimming, visiting with loved ones and enjoying the heat of the South. I had so much fun and was able to relax which is a must needed feeling. Life has been very busy since my sister announced she was moving in April and I needed to help her prepare for the move. So not only have I been making candles and helping a family take care of their new baby, I have also been helping my sister take care of my nephew while trying to heal from my spine injury. Phew! It has been busy.... I am excited for my sisters move, I will miss her and my nephew but it is also very exciting since she just got a kick ass job at a certain computer company that shares a name with a piece of fruit. Yep, she is a mover and shaker. So a week at the beach was a much needed resting and relaxing vacation after months of working long days and helping many people. While at the beach the universe decided to offer me a new pathway in life.
As many of you know, this last year has been very tough on me. My physical illness kept me bed ridden for much of last year and week by week I have been working to get my normal life back on track. This has been an emotional experience on top of a already mounting amount of life lessons and lately I have just wanted to take a sabbatical from it all. Well last week I was presented with an option that feels so right to me. I am moving back East for a while to finish up my physical rehabilitation while growing my candle company and being closer to many important people in my life.
I am still working on the details but all I can say right now is that I am overjoyed with this new change! I can't wait to get into my car with Ahmi and drive to a new place. I love Seattle with all my heart but I need a serious break. I don't know if it because I associate Seattle with my spine injury and illness or what but it is time for me to leave. My energy has been stagnant here and I am the first to admit it. So right now I am keeping Oddessa's Herbals open in Seattle and will return every other month to complete orders for Glassy Baby but the head quarters of my operation will be located on the Eastern side of this country for the next year. Then.... Who knows what will happen!
I will be in the Northwest for the next two months packing and getting my affairs in order. I will also have my studio until September 1st so if there is anyone that has always wanted to visit but never did... Now is the time! I will be having a couple of candle sales before I leave and will be donating candles to local organizations before I leave. I will keep everyone updated on these events and will announce my departure date when I get closer to the day.
Last week I was in North Carolina for my family reunion at the beach. This year there was only 77 of us, which is a small number for us. The week consists of swimming, visiting with loved ones and enjoying the heat of the South. I had so much fun and was able to relax which is a must needed feeling. Life has been very busy since my sister announced she was moving in April and I needed to help her prepare for the move. So not only have I been making candles and helping a family take care of their new baby, I have also been helping my sister take care of my nephew while trying to heal from my spine injury. Phew! It has been busy.... I am excited for my sisters move, I will miss her and my nephew but it is also very exciting since she just got a kick ass job at a certain computer company that shares a name with a piece of fruit. Yep, she is a mover and shaker. So a week at the beach was a much needed resting and relaxing vacation after months of working long days and helping many people. While at the beach the universe decided to offer me a new pathway in life.
As many of you know, this last year has been very tough on me. My physical illness kept me bed ridden for much of last year and week by week I have been working to get my normal life back on track. This has been an emotional experience on top of a already mounting amount of life lessons and lately I have just wanted to take a sabbatical from it all. Well last week I was presented with an option that feels so right to me. I am moving back East for a while to finish up my physical rehabilitation while growing my candle company and being closer to many important people in my life.
I am still working on the details but all I can say right now is that I am overjoyed with this new change! I can't wait to get into my car with Ahmi and drive to a new place. I love Seattle with all my heart but I need a serious break. I don't know if it because I associate Seattle with my spine injury and illness or what but it is time for me to leave. My energy has been stagnant here and I am the first to admit it. So right now I am keeping Oddessa's Herbals open in Seattle and will return every other month to complete orders for Glassy Baby but the head quarters of my operation will be located on the Eastern side of this country for the next year. Then.... Who knows what will happen!
I will be in the Northwest for the next two months packing and getting my affairs in order. I will also have my studio until September 1st so if there is anyone that has always wanted to visit but never did... Now is the time! I will be having a couple of candle sales before I leave and will be donating candles to local organizations before I leave. I will keep everyone updated on these events and will announce my departure date when I get closer to the day.
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