A few weeks ago I was told that there would be some changes at the shop. Big changes. I was kind of shell shocked. I felt like a rug was pulled out from under me, but after a few days of going through most of the "stages of grief"...(shock and anger, pain and guilt, depression, bargaining and FINALLY...the upward turn!).. I can see all the perks.
In the end, the store is taking a change that was hard for me to accept at first, BUT....I personally have more options, more time...and I have more connections in the last 5 years than I would ever have thought possible....I can now see all the GOOD!
More details will come as I get them. I promise.
So,there have been no posts from me in the last weeks as I have digested this all. I was afraid I was too angry and certainly far too sad at the start to create a balanced & informative post. I would have deeply regretted my tone of voice, I am sure.
Good things from the past weeks.......there HAVE been SUCH good things!
My husband DID leave me just one more time on a platform in the middle of London. (Yes. Really.) But, I found him. He can't get away...even in another country. HA!
We had a perfect day, quite possibly my favorite day in London and even though it was a few weeks back...I wanted to post it. (Because this post is about being THANKFUL and seeing the perks!)
Portobello Market in Notting Hill. (No Hugh Grant-- but his picture is EVERYWHERE.) Blocks, blocks and more blocks of vintage booths...EVERY SATURDAY! Why doesn't my husband use London as his home base? Believe me...I left England asking if it was an option! I could adapt!
We started to walk back from Notting Hill to Green Park, but got tired and braved the Underground again. It was sunny, but LOOKED like it could rain any second.
Mr. Hollands stuck with me that time....no being abandoned on a platform. Third time's a charm.
We hit Tate Moderne to take in the night lights of London. We walked ABOUT 5 more miles that night because it WAS the last night! My husband does NOT need to ask me twice if he needs a companion for his next visit over.
We arrived home to Portland. We were met with happy kids, happy dogs and Velntine's Day. My own favorite holiday. I prefer it to Chirstmas quite honestly! No hoopla leading up to it. Just one day. My mom made it fun for me as a kid and I loved making it fun for my kids. I made heart pancakes, pink chocolate milk, red & pink lunches and I always made heart shaped dinners....I loved it all.
But this year I got the iPhone on Valentine's day. It turns out I love apps even more than I love Valentine's Day! I love my roses, I love jewelry, but the photo apps on the iPhone....ohhhhhhhh.
The kids and husband gave me this necklace that I have loved forever. It has all my babies initials in one place. It's very comforting just to put it on!
More shop details will follow as I get them.
I am happy and see all the benefits and I see what a good place this puts me in for my family.
Cheers!
Oh, that market sounds awesome! So glad you had a great time. You've really piqued my interest about the changes. I look forward to hearing about it......
P.S. I enjoyed chatting with you at Junk Salvation, and I do intend to visit your shop someday.....
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | March 10, 2011 at 09:36 AM
love that sign & your pictures are s so fun!
congrats on the iphone...
i'm green with envy :)
Posted by: emily ruth | March 13, 2011 at 04:42 PM
Oh hello my beautiful London. I second the idea of London as your home base, best idea ever!!
Posted by: Megan | March 26, 2011 at 07:54 PM