It was a strange feeling to see my lights go off with someone else...and find our little corner empty where they used to sit. I guess it connects me with the good experiences I had while doing the photography business, everything I learned and the people I met. I had a moment of separation anxiety. And every time I see our empty corner I think "Oh, my lights are gone." as if they had been part of the family. Funny. And, yes, a little crazy.
I'm glad I took a chance (thanks to my sweet Rod for being so supportive) and accomplished something I had always wanted to do - having my own photography business. It was scary, fun, stressful, exciting, you name it. I did it. Now I can check it off my life's to-do list. What's next??:)
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Anywho, here's our latest Seattle update:
- We're working on having at least 1 job between us by the end of July, in order to move.
- By Aug., if neither of us have a job, we'll either stay here and do invitro again or continue focusing on Seattle.
- Now that we have a real look at what the competition is like for jobs in Seattle, we definitely won't be moving without at least one good job (even though we really want to).
- I had a couple good leads. One is still pending, but slim (due to recent layoffs with the company) and the 2nd I had a phone interview w/ yesterday (an adolescent psychiatric school). He offered to interview me in Seattle, but after talking with him I know the job's not for me. I'm totally not hardcore enough and besides that, it pays diddly squat.
- Bring on the want ads!
4 comments:
oh i hope something works out for a job in seattle! it will be so nice for you to be near family. aand i'd be proud of my cooking, too, if i were you! i've heard emily say before what a good cook your mom is.
I can understand your separation anxiety! I believe photography is still something that you are passionate about, but now you have given someone else a great opportunity to try studio work! I really wish you the best in your job searches, whether they keep you here or take you to Seattle!
although i wish all this move talk was about moving to orange county... :) i think seattle is an even better move. sounds like you've had several leads--so the right one is just around the corner. good luck. i'm routing for your big seattle move!!!
Try all you want to get away, your hooked on photography....
look at it this way....your experiance running a business has tought you alot about what not to do.....I think someday you'll try again....in the mean while I see you shooting personal work, and art stuff.....
maybe instead of running a portrait or wedding business you should try the art and gallery direction....
good luck with the move, whether to seatle or some other place...local or long distance
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