Seems like my entire life has shifted - shifted the direction I've always wanted it to shift. It's an amazing feeling - this feeling of alignment.

Weather, time, money and the lack of help have kept me from much progress on my tiny house lately.

In the meantime, as the economy has plumited I've watched as my workplace began to dive as well. The subject matter we were promoting just isn't something that's gonna make it through this downfall. As hard as my boss has tried to keep things going - it's clear that there just isn't enough money to keep all of us there employed. So he let me know that as of January 1st I'd be laid off. I  had already gone part-time - so my money was already tight. I HAD to find a new job.

I landed my dream job. A desk job at Full Circle Farm, a company I've loved for years. A couple years back I sold veggies for them at th Edmonds Farmer's market on Saturdays in the summer - just as a hobbie really. It was the hardest, longest work I'd ever done - and at the end of the day I'd be exhausted but happier than I'd ever been. Working hard for something you really care about, believe in, is so much more satisfying than just getting by in a job because you need a job.

And now I find myself about to live in a self-sustaining, eco-friendly home. Living a concious lifestyle. Now even my job is aligned with my passions. I'm so happy and excited. It's the best christmas gift ever!