So I started this blog back in March with every intention of getting everything shined up and polished...then LIFE happened.
Life has this funny way of showing up like the Kool-Aid man, breaking down the walls of what you thought was going to happen. So here's a little update of how I thought life was going to go:
Finish setting up blog, maybe get some posts written and scheduled.
Finish taking pictures of items for Etsy store, and post them.
Work on getting the final book in my series, The Ryder Chronicles, published in July along with another novella.
Continue to grow social media.
Well...Life came nocking down those notions.
Not many people know, mainly people in my personal life, but I was pregnant in April and lost it. I am not sure what exactly happened, and my doctor can't really explain it either. The end of April/beginning of May were hard for not only me but my husband as well. I did not get much done.
During this time I also was hired as the Crochet instructor in my hometown Michael's store. In a matter of weeks I had to make samples for the classes, as well as start the process of being certified with the Craft Yarn Council.
Currently we live in the city, and have be looking to leave. Neither my husband nor I are happy with hearing gunshots, sirens, seeing people get arrested almost weekly at the grocery store, and narrowly avoiding being in a traffic accident every day driving to and from work. We had set a timeframe of moving out at the end of summer/early fall to continue to work on getting finances in order.
BAM *Cue bricks falling*
My husband was looking at apartments one day (I think it was a Tuesday), and called to see one thinking it would be a wait. Instead we scheduled a viewing that Sunday and filled out the paperwork on the spot! That next Tuesday we got the call that we got the apartment. Not only is this apartment in my hometown, it is a two bedroom with "den", 1.5 bathroom, with completely updated kitchen and bathrooms. It's on the second floor, so we can leave blinds open more, AND it has river views from all but 1 window! It has everything we were looking for, and it totally came out of left field.
We're moving in June 18th.
So now, the current apartment is in the process of being packed.
Not only are we packing, my husband has been working 10 hour shifts Mon-Fri, and a 6 hour shift on Saturdays! I'm working a full time job, and working on crochet items, and finishing up some writing projects. Not to mention the "normal" tasks of making meals, house cleaning, and running errands, and somehow finding time to relax with each other.
Life is BUSY!
I promise I am working on things for this blog. I am *fingers crossed* hoping once we move things will settle down and I can put more energy and effort into this blog!
I sincerely hope that whoever is reading this, you are having a wonderful day, and remember to enjoy the little things.
Malinda
