Hello Friends,
It’s been well over a month since my last post, and that makes me incredibly sad. I have missed the friends I’ve made in this space, and the solace that typing away here gives me. I’ve thought a lot about what to write to return and for whatever reason, “my thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations” (John Greene).
This morning, this sweet blogger left a comment on my last post, letting me know my absence was noticed, which was just the nudge I needed to return. Lately, life has overwhelmed me.
Back in August, I said farewell to New Jersey, and journeyed across rivers and mountains and plains in my trusty Subaru, and now, I’m writing from America’s Dairyland. This season of change has been a rollercoaster; full of the highest peaks, and the lowest valleys, and I don’t see the ride’s end yet. But I do feel a bit of a sense of inevitability; like I just need to hold on tight and embrace it all, and eventually things will feel smoother.
While hunting for a job, I’ve been auditing a letterpress class, and taking another adult school photography class, and volunteering at a gallery. I’ve found that staying as busy as possible is good for me. Basically that’s where I am: keeping busy and trying to embrace the rollercoaster ride called change. And of course, I’ve been crafting, cooking, photographing, and reading, but unfortunately not gardening along the way. I do want to share those and other leftover tidbits from the summer but first I just wanted to say hello again.
With love from Wisconsin,
Frankie
hello! Glad to hear from you. It’s weirdly flat out there, isn’t it? I drove through WI once and that’s how I felt about it. Did you buy a cheese head hat yet? =)
Hehe, no cheese head hat for me. But I have bought more than my fair share of cheese curds. They are on my list of the best Wisconsin things.
Frankie, first I was glad to see you back. Then I was moved by your post and am afraid of turning really sappy now! I don’t know all about the changes in your world, other than what you have written here, but in spite of the fact that change usually ends up “good” (especially when you are so young) it is so hard and so scary. I can probably relate more than I can say. I look forward to your coming posts and I hope you find your job, your next garden and the other important things you need during these changes. Take care.
You’re so sweet! Thank you so much for your understanding and encouragement, and the nudge to come back here. It is all so appreciated.
Oh, and I had a matching spider in my garden this year. It’s posted on my Twitter.
Nice- this guy is in a bush by my front door. He is pretty cool, called a yellow striped spider, and luckily not poisonous.
We miss you sweetie! But the rollercoast eventually arrives right where it should be!
Love you, Mom
So glad to see your post pop up! I’m glad the move went well. It will definitely take a long time for the terrain to even out, but this will be a time of your life you’ll never forget!
Thanks Kacy! I hope you’re right- and congrats on your engagement! I’m so happy and excited for you.
So glad you are back, I am sending good vibs for the job hunt and look forward to your future posts.
Thank you so much, the good vibes are so appreciated. Hopefully something will come along.
I hope things work out for you. “Be brave, Life is joyous.” ( Michael.Leunig)
Thank you! And I love that quote
So glad you’re back blogging! But that spider picture?! *shudder*
I thought you’d have loved him shellby! His stripes are awesome!
Moving can be good for the soul, for whatever reason. It is good to see you back here.
Thanks! It’s been challenging, but I feel like things may start to settle soon.
So glad to see you again!