The Rollercoaster

Isn't today a beautiful day? I mean, even if it's stormy where you are - at least it's not snowing anymore! At least, in the US :). I have news that I want to share - and this seems like the ideal place to do it! On Thursday, I was released from my position at work which meant that although I have an employer, I have no job. I've been on an emotional rollercoaster since then, but in the end it is what it is. I felt like this was going to open up some wonderful opportunities for me and I was going to take advantage of that gift. My friends and family have been incredibly supportive; please remind me when I'm blue how much I am loved and cared about! I can't tell you how many have told me stories to commiserate (I'm not alone!) or just simply to laugh. I think it's summed up best by what an old work buddy told me; he said "It doesn't matter because you're better than this and smarter than this and you shouldn't let it define you". Wow - what an amazing compliment. I think we can all take that sentiment along with us. Our jobs, events in our life, even people we know don't define us. You are who you are no matter what life throws at you. That is part of why I started sewing again, find the things that bring joy so you can weather the storm.

But now for the exciting news - and lots of it! Out of my parents graciousness, I'm moving kit and caboodle to the little house in Branson (there is a small group people cheering about that :)). However, I just found out I won't be actually living there for a bit. Because I just got a new position through my work! I need to be in Louisiana on May 3rd and it's a 9 week project. So I'll be out of a pocket for a bit - but will continue to blog because it'll be a nice respite from work.

So - now I'd like to hear from everyone! Have you ever had a situation like mine where very bad turned into very good in an instant? What topics should I blog about while living in LA? Do you think I'll get mugged for wearing a Razorback hat in LSU land?? I'd love to hear your thoughts!