Recent Ponderings

Where to begin today. It's hard to determine.

I feel there is so much to say, so much to write from this unwritten 15 day or more.

I've allowed myself some extra patience with my writing and creative things this month because I've taken on a new job opportunity and have been working more than I've been accustomed to over the previous months.

In previous years however, working multiple positions has been my forte. Parts of me feel the familiarity of the shift in schedule. Being on that sort of schedule once again reminds me of other times and spaces in my life that I've done the same.

It's a strange feeling, if I could sum it up quickly I think "same routine, different city" would be a decent attempt.

That being said there are some things that feel different this time around and I feel grounded by them.

The past few years I've done some learning on subjects I don't think I really cared to learn about. I think those are the subjects that are the hardest to learn about. But still, the learning needed to happen. I feel stronger and so much more resilient because of it.

To say It's been a hectic few weeks between giving my notice and working my final weeks at my previous position whilst simultaneously learning and working my new role might be a bit of an understatement. That being said I'd like to note that much of what I go through emotionally lately has been internal. It feels harder than ever to know what it is okay to share these days, especially online.

It's been a reflective time full of a lot of introspective as I find myself letting go of and saying goodbye to something that has come to have great meaning and value to me. It's been bittersweet.

A place unlike any I have experienced before.,

A place that's always warm, even on the coolest winter days.

A place I learned a lot of life lessons and so much about stress management.

A place where many familiar, soulful beings gather.

A place where bonds are made.

A truly memorable and magical space for me to learn and grow as a human.

A place I am grateful to have experienced.

Since I spent some time on this post looking back, I've decided to share a photo taken by Katspyjamas 2 years ago.