Changes

All change is a miracle to contemplate. But it is a miracle that is taking place every instant.

- Henry David Thoreau

I have the above quote written on my mirror in my bedroom. It has been there for several years, since I read Thoreau in an English class at Portland State. I haven't been able to erase it yet. It has certainly blended in over the years, but at times, as I lay in bed, it catches my eye and I allow myself to contemplate change. I keep it up to remind me that change is neither good nor bad, it is something that is taking place, as Thoreau states, in every instant of our lives - whether we choose to pay attention to it or not.

I got the word this morning that at this time, my boss does not know whether any of us have a job. They are trying to figure out a way to keep us on, but that may include working part time or taking less money...or worrying that the brokers will produce enough business to be able to afford to pay extra for our services. I told my boss that I would rather have a clean break and just make the decision to be done. I think she was a little surprised by that, but she understands and supports it.

So, I think that in the next week or two I may choose to be out of a job. It's a scary thought, and an exciting one. A change to embrace. A chance to create what I want and trust that the universe will provide. I'm open!

I am going to take an online class through PCC on editing (as in writing). I love to write, but I've always been better on the technical side than the creative side. I'm just curious to know more about editing, it's something that I've always enjoyed doing, but never felt that I had the experience or training to back me up.

My mom's best friend, who lives just North of Seattle, just took an editing course as well. She's starting her own publishing company. I told my mom to put in a good word for me. You see, who knows what could open up for me!

To change...and all it's miracles!

Love,

Aislinn