Friday, March 30, 2012

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

Life seems to move so fast sometimes, and the things I most beg the universe to not let happen are often the very things I later find myself learning to live with, and even enjoy.

Remember how happy I was when my studio/garage make-over was complete? And how a year later, I bragged on my new design wall and the hubby who installed it for me? Yeah, I do, too. But in a few months, it will be someone else's design wall, someone else's plain, old garage with the funny paint stains on the concrete floor, not a fun, funky and occasionally filthy artists' studio. It'll be someone else's house. We've been transferred to the city of Houston, which will make the commute for DH from our coastal bedroom community into the city too long, so we're selling our house and moving to a new one!

I won't lie, I went kicking and screaming into this transition. I don't just love my studio and design wall, I love my home... the yard filled with it's multitudes of visiting wildlife, the annual flocks of hummingbirds that will literally eat right out of your hands, the forest on two sides with its 200-foot-tall, hundred-year growth Texas Live Oaks, it's remoteness weirdly juxtaposed with its very close proximity to everything we need, not to mention the fact that we've lived in this town for most of the last 30 years. Hard to leave? Oh, yeah.

But if you've read this blog at all in the past, you know that one of my most tried and true paths to growth is not to just face challenges that frighten me, but to sprint towards them and scoop them up in a full embrace. Fear bites and chews at you when you're crazy enough to do this, I can't sugar-coat it. It's scary as hell, often painful, and in rare instances, you don't even see the benefit of it for literally years, but on the balance, I'd rather be the one to throw Fear off its game than allow it to throw me off mine. Scary change has always wound up being the very best kind of change of all, for me.

A new studio with new light coming in, a new vibe, a new, urban lifestyle after thirty years in the suburbs- yeah, that's a challenge I'm suiting up for.

That's a challenge that had better not turn around, because it will see me racing up behind it, arms spread wide.

(And don't worry, the next blog post will get back to what's happening in the studio, I promise!)

12 comments:

elle said...

Ah, Judi, I'm sure you are up for the change and yes, you'll be the better for it. Go Girl! Think how close you'll be to supply stores! LOL

Gina said...

I know how you feel, having to leave such a beautiful setting but I'm sure you'll find the perfect home with lots of tress, wildlife and a studio waiting to happen. I lived for a couple years in Houston (The Woodlands actually); it was my intro to living in the south and I loved it.

BoholstWife said...

i just moved to el paso so the transition for me is very weird. the climate here is so different than Louisiana. you will be fine. just vent when you need to on your blog. it may help you to over come obstacles.oh,and keep working on new art ideas.that totally helps.

Julie said...

Wow, Judi, that's a great way to meet change head-on. Have a fantastic move to your new home and I will look forward to sharing the new creativity that comes with it.

Vicki W said...

With your great attitude I know that this change will be positive in the end. With you in Houston maybe I can meet you in November!

Cheryl said...

I really believe change always makes us better. You're already doing great! And you'll live in the town of Quilt Festival!

fancifulelephantemporium said...

Houston, after all, is not so bad. Moved here 8 years ago from Savannah, GA. You face the changes with a brave heart and open mind.

Jan said...

Good luck Judi. I know you are up to the challenges and will thrive there. I was thinking of you this morning as I filled my hummingbird feeders, hope they will find you in your new Houston home!

Jeannie said...

You are a strong capable woman who will have friends (and hummers) flocking to your door. The new possibilities await you. As much as I resist change, it is such an opportunity for growth. We're here when you need to vent. xo

Glen QuiltSwissy said...

Wow.......well, here's to a ne house and a new segment of your life!!!

glen : who hopes never to have to change....but then again I would HAVE to clean up the sewing room.........

Uniquely Yours Creations said...

Change is good - it's readjusting that the hardest part. But making Art helps you get through it - it really does! Blessings to you Judi!

Unknown said...

I hope that you are able to find a new home and studio that you are able to love. I know that you will face this new move with your wonderful spirit and motivation to make the best of it.