Life Lately…

I haven’t written here in a while. I’ve been in a rapid stream of transition since I returned home from Mississippi. In the last six weeks, life picked me up by my toes and said, "let’s go!" Which was no surprise, but the turbulence was surprising, for sure.

Last year, I decided to let go of my career as a massage therapist to redirect my focus in life. I’ve spent the previous eight months on a journey of self-discovery. I’ve been exploring my passions, expanding my hobbies, and shaping the future I desire for myself and my future family. Everything has been recalibrating.

Last month, the tides finally shifted. I completed Real Estate School, took my exam, and retrieved my license! My license was hung with a broker, and I’m learning the ropes! Let me tell you, there are a lot of ropes involved in steering this ship. There’s so much happening behind the scenes in the world of real estate, and it’s actually quite fascinating to me!

I have been mentoring with a dear friend who is an experienced Realtor and have loved the experience of working with clients to find exactly what they’re looking for. From property investors to couples fulfilling their dreams of living by the water, or relocating military families looking for the next spot to call home, I’ve witnessed firsthand what each process is like. The part I’m most fond of is the look of return that one has in their eye when they know they’ve found the one. It’s as if that house had been waiting all along for their arrival, and they know it, too. It’s been the neatest experience.

Through this, I’ve discovered new parts about myself, too. I find that I love the freedom of setting my schedule. I love planning my wardrobe! I spent years in scrub tops and yoga pants for my massage career, so now getting to dress my best on a daily basis is so exciting! (Not that I wasn’t before, but there’s only so much glamour behind the black pants/black shirt combo.)

All of this change has also been a bit overwhelming. My life one year ago certainly didn’t look how it does now, and really, my life a week ago didn’t look like it does now. Sometimes, I feel like life is dragging me more than I’m leading it, sometimes. Have you ever felt like that before? Oy. How does one keep up? Luckily, I’ve had an amazing support system during this time. I’m so fortunate to be typing these words. I’m fortunate to be experiencing this change, this excitement, this joy, and all of the emotions and thoughts that come with this experience for me. I get to experience this. How lovely is that. How am I going to accomplish this one?

Little by little. Day by day. That’s how. I don’t have to have tomorrow figured out. I can be here now.

Thanks for reading.

Love,

Kala