Confessions of a Blogaholic

My last major window of absence was around this time last year, and when I rejoined blogging, I had 1) separated from my then-husband, 2) accepted a new job and left my classroom, and 3) become adjusted to life as a single parent.

 This most recent long-winded absence is no different.

I have 1) taken a new position as a curriculum director, 2) moved Rylee and myself two hours away from Columbus, 3) sold my house, and 4) adjusted to my new life as a single parent far away from all support systems.

It has been fantastic.

I have always thought that the greatest things in life come from taking the greatest risks, and that's been the case with this most recent life upheaval.  In the span of 6 days, I put my house on the market, had 4 showings, received a really strong offer, and went into contract.  Two weeks later (and miles and miles and miles of insane stress!!!) the house closed and is no longer mine.  During that one month, I made two U-Haul trips (and hours of moving--tremendous thanks go to Bill, my mom's man, who busted his behind to help with each move), got a storage unit, had the roof, garage door, air conditioner, and hot water heater repaired, finished painting trim, got Rylee into a daycare, found a place to live in the new city, and started my job.  It has been absolutely insane, but once again, Rylee and I came out on top.  My income is now double what it was one year ago, and I still consider myself incredibly lucky and humbled to constantly have these amazing opportunities given to me.  Coincidence, luck, hard work, or whatever it is, I am thankful every day.

I can't promise I'll write again soon.  My life is all about everything and everyone else from the moment I get up until Rylee goes to sleep at night--it's me, all me, all day, but I love it.  I love the freedom to raise Rylee how I want to, to go and do as I want, to be a mom to my kiddo (even when she's throwing tantrums in the store or screaming while I'm strapping her into the carseat), and I get to live life.  I was in a comfort zone in my life prior to the move--with no real reason to step out and meet new people or try new things.  Obviously, everything is new now, and it's so much more exciting every day.